Vantaggi
The most positive work environment I have ever encountered in my 15 years in biotech across 12 companies. The leaders and upper management genuinely care about doing the right thing for our patients and employees. They constantly reevaluate whether they- and we- are doing the best they can do. The support of employees during COVID19 has been totally focused on making sure we are safe and feel supported while getting creative in serving our patients. The benefits are by far the best I've seen and they keep adding more and better benefits over time. The company treats people so well that they want to give their best. Most of all, the work is very interesting. This is the first place I've had the chance to meet patients and directly see how we can impact lives. It honestly makes my cry every time but it really motivates you. They are really supportive of continuing education conference attendance. Anyone in the company can call up the CEO on his cell phone if they need to. No one is treated as unimportant. The all hands meetings invite anyone to have a say and they truly welcome dissenting opinions. They're not looking for 'yes' men. I don't think it's accurate to say that the company 'lures people in' with the promise on a big return on an IPO. Perhaps that did happen to the one person with the negative review. I was lured in with the innovative science and the chance to contribute to an exciting start up. Discovering the great pay, benefits, and culture were extras for me. Work/life balance is great- managers are very understanding for life happening and a lot of work still gets done. I really hope I never have to work anywhere else. This company has ruined me for other jobs!
Svantaggi
There is not yet a clearly communicated set of principles to guide the managers in good leadership. So far we do have mostly good middle management and it's not too top heavy but without guidelines, there is a possibility of someone getting into a position of power shouldn't be. I really love this company and this is the kind of insidious issue that can erode a culture. No one in a leadership position has ever asked me if my manager is doing a good job. He is fantastic btw but if there was a problem I'd need to know that I had a way of dealing with it without threatening my job. (I'm not referring to our harassment training because that was quite good, but it's about what not to do, not what to do. Management principles go way beyond that.