Absci - House of Cards - Anonymous employee Absci Employee Review

1.0
Dec 7, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Cool employees, great facilities, flexible schedule.

Cons

High turnover, antagonistic and inexperienced upper management, BIG egos. This seemingly-great place to work has done a good job fooling local news publications and potential talent. Absci touts itself as a novel innovative company, has won many local awards for entrepreneurship, but in reality doesn't have much to show for it other than numerous ex-employees and burned investor money. Hopefully something will come of their ideas, but for now, it's a house of cards.

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Absci appreciates your feedback. We are a rapidly growing company pursuing a bold vision to unlimit what's possible for drug discovery and enable development of better medicines for patients in need. Our team of Unlimiters is critical to our success, and we work hard to create a culture of open collaboration and inclusion, with outstanding support and growth opportunities for our employees. We will share this feedback with our team.

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The company is at the forefront of integrating AI with biologics discovery, and it’s exciting to contribute to work that has real potential to impact patients’ lives. One of the biggest strengths of Absci is its collaborative and mission-driven culture. Teams are highly cross-functional, and there’s a strong emphasis on sharing ideas and learning from one another. Even as a Research Associate, I’ve felt that my contributions are valued and that I have opportunities to grow scientifically and professionally. Leadership is transparent about company goals and progress, and there’s a genuine focus on innovation and continuous improvement. The pace can be fast, but that also creates opportunities to take ownership of projects and develop new skills quickly. Overall, Absci is a great place for anyone passionate about cutting-edge science, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact in biotech. Fast-paced environment can require balancing multiple priorities Evolving processes typical of a growing company If you want, I can tailor this to sound more casual, more senior, or more “authentic Glassdoor tone” (e.g., slightly less polished / more candid).

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5.0
Apr 7, 2026
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Pros

I've been with Absci for almost 2 years, and it genuinely stands out as one of the best jobs of my career. The culture here is unlike anything I've experienced — people are collaborative, smart, and actually care about each other's success. Leadership is transparent and the mission feels real, not just a tagline on a wall. The work itself is fascinating. Being on the operations side of a company doing cutting-edge AI-driven drug design means every day there's something new to wrap your head around. It keeps you sharp and motivated. Compensation and benefits are competitive and the company clearly values its employees. You feel like you're being taken care of. If you want to do meaningful work alongside great people at a company that's genuinely trying to change how drugs are discovered and developed, Absci is a fantastic place to build your career.

Cons

Like any growing company, things move fast and priorities can shift. The work can be all consuming and you need to be comfortable with some ambiguity — but honestly, that's part of what makes it exciting.

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