Great team and growth opportunities (for those who are smart about their career ...) - Principal Scientist Amgen Employee Review

5.0
Feb 8, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good salary, benefits, work-life balance. Team functions like a well oiled machine. Treated like human being with a passion for work and a life outside the office. Relatively stable for non-insulated scientists.

Cons

Salary is low for Southern California, especially given the company clout and quality of work expected from top scientists. Salary differential (cost of living adjusted) for identical position was ~ $60,000.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Jun 24, 2026
Recommend
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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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