Compliance-Driven Workforce Management
Pharmaceutical HR Solutions
DEA compliance, controlled substance policies, and FDA-aligned HR practices for drug manufacturers and distributors in the US.
- Serving all 50 states
- Certified HR practitioners
- Since 1958
Pharmaceutical HR Challenges
HR Challenges Unique to Your Industry
- 1DEA and FDA regulatory compliance affecting HR policies and recordkeeping
- 2Background checks and clearance requirements for controlled substance access
- 3High-stakes quality culture and documentation standards for all staff
- 4Multi-shift production environments with complex overtime and scheduling
- 5Drug testing programs for employees handling controlled substances
- 6Strict confidentiality obligations and IP protection in employment agreements
- 7Multi-state compliance for distribution networks and field sales teams
Catapult Solutions
How Catapult HR Helps
- DEA-aligned background screening and controlled substance access policies
- Employee handbooks with pharmaceutical-specific confidentiality and IP provisions
- Drug testing program design for safety-sensitive and regulated roles
- Shift payroll and overtime compliance for production environments
- Multi-state HR compliance for distributed sales and distribution teams
- HR compliance audit aligned with FDA and DEA workforce requirements
- Unemployment claims management and employment law advice
By the numbers
Why pharmaceutical HR needs a specialist
$91K
Average annual wage in pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing, 31% above the all-industry average
349K
People employed in US pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing in May 2025
7%
Projected job growth for chemists and materials scientists from 2025 to 2035, much faster than average
What we do
HR Services for Pharmaceutical Employers
Expert support across the HR functions that matter most to your industry
ComplianceHR Compliance AuditFull audit of HR policies, practices, and documentation against federal and state compliance standards.Learn more →
HR ConsultingMulti-State HR ComplianceHR compliance support for pharma companies with employees across multiple states, registration, policies, and tax compliance.Learn more →
ComplianceEmployment Law Advice24/7 HR helpline and employment law guidance for pharmaceutical employers navigating complex regulatory environments.Learn more →
What members say
“Customer care is excellent! Resources, legal guidance, and background screening services are all valuable assets to our company!”
HR Built for Pharmaceutical, Compliance Without the Complexity
Our practitioners understand FDA and DEA workforce requirements and the HR challenges unique to drug manufacturing and distribution.