Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult Ltd
CGT Catapult is an independent innovation and technology organisation committed to the advancement of cell and gene therapies, with a vision for a thriving industry delivering life-changing advanced therapies to the world.
Years awarded: 2022, 2025
Region: East of England
Size: 250-999 employees
Sector: Pharmaceuticals and healthcare
Embedding leadership for strategic growth
Themes: Apprenticeships, Talent pipeline / Career pathways, Upskilling
Topics: Bespoke training
This independent innovation and technology organisation delivers a 12-week Manager Academy to strengthen frontline leadership through coaching, simulations and psychometric tools. Aligned with organisational goals, it delivers measurable outcomes: reduced turnover, increased promotions and improved stakeholder engagement. With 91% attendance and high satisfaction scores, the programme supports cultural cohesion and internal mobility while also delivering significant recruitment savings.
Creating a future-ready workforce for advanced therapies
Themes: Leadership and Management; Upskilling
Topics: Academy, Bespoke training, Coaching and mentoring, In-house
This independent innovation and technology organisation has evolved its skills and training programmes to tackle critical talent shortages in the cell and gene therapy sector. Since 2022, the organisation has expanded significantly training over 378 apprentices, delivering 8,758 course completions via the Learner Hub and introducing AI and XR learning. There is an 80% retention rate across all apprenticeship programmes and 140 of 160 graduates have remained in the sector.
Tackling skills shortages in the sector
Theme: Apprenticeships
The CGT Catapult introduced an industry-wide apprenticeship programme and learning platform to address skills shortages in the cell and gene therapy sector. Targets of 150 apprenticeship starts by 2022 were exceeded, with 232 apprentices, and a 92% retention rate compared to a national average of 52%. Importantly, learners have emerged as the biggest ambassadors of the programme.
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