Creative, dynamic start up company - Recensione dipendente - Dipendente anonimo presso Base4

The pro is definitely the team, which is a bunch of young, extremely friendly, international and dynamic people. It is an exciting place to work, with interesting projects progressing at a nice pace.

The CEO. Although he has improved since the first reviews in 2015, this guy still behaves like a 4 year old. That goes from slightly annoying everyday behaviour, like riding a scooter in the office, keeping his cycling gear on all day and occasionally being a bit abrupt to some people, to more serious stuff. He would decide one day that we should work on a project that is going to make millions and drop it 2 months later just at the time when it is just about to work. He would occasionnaly sack people for no reason (or because he does not like them?) or give a project to someone because he likes him, not because he is the most qualified. Last bit, I am slightly suspicious that men are considered better, though there is no obvious anti-women behaviour. It just seems that men get promoted a bit more than women: the leading team is all men. Members of the board (5), CEO, COO, project managers (3).... maybe it is just bad luck?

Base4innovation is a relatively small biotech company based in a beautiful and intellectually inspiring area of West Cambridge, near the Cavendish Laboratory and the Department of Veterinary Medicine. The company atmosphere is quite relaxed although focused to reach its goals and the heterogeneity of highly qualified backgrounds creates a constant flow of new and exciting ideas. In this company you'll have the opportunity to work with young and smart people in a friendly environment and if you show an out-of-the box thinking attitude you will get support and opportunities to grow and develop your interests further. The CEO inspiration from californian-style companies makes the working day fun as you will enjoy many recreational activities, i.e waffle breakfasts or lunch-time personal training sessions

The flat hierarchy could be an impediment to step up the career ladder within the company however there is always a margin for career development if that's a personal interest. If your professional judgement is based exclusively on number of published papers and titles achieved I don't recommend you to go work for this company, or for any other open-minded modern start-up companies.