A great company, but too top heavy - Anonymous employee Amgen Employee Review

3.0
Aug 8, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

At the moment, there are plenty of opportunities for staff development. I'm not sure how much longer that will be available. Work life balance was a priority several years ago. They have a decent pay scale and the worst bonus I ever had was far better than anything I ever got in Academia

Cons

The company is too top heavy- so many VPs. Right now, the emphasis is bottom line for the shareholders and not so much for the employees. Communication is not a priority from the top down, and it seems the rumor mill is rife.

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Cons

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Pros

Excellent compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities. Strong investment in innovation, patient-focused mission, and world-class manufacturing capabilities. The New Albany site offers exposure to complex biologics operations, large-scale capital projects, and opportunities to work alongside talented and dedicated professionals committed to delivering medicines to patients.

Cons

The culture and leadership experience became increasingly inconsistent during the last year. Decision-making often lacked transparency, priorities shifted frequently, and employee feedback did not always appear to be valued. The people-centered culture that attracted many long-tenured employees seemed to drift, resulting in reduced trust, lower engagement, and increased organizational uncertainty.

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