Silos with too much politics; employee's career can fall victim of power struggle between management - R&D BD Employee Review

1.0
Jul 9, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

fair training opportunity; if lucky will have warm-hearted colleagues / seniors helping but everyone worries about his / her own rice bowl so team members often fight for lime light to keep afloat.

Cons

A space where no one really speaks his / her mind as people do disappear suddenly (asked to leave). So called 360 degree review is scary as if spies are everywhere. Too many small interest groups and cronyism. Team members can compete internally rather than work collaboratively. Disposable culture: employees can be seen as disposable resources; no real intention to develop their career; politics among middle management make it very difficult for subordinates to truly deliver

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5.0
Apr 7, 2026
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Pros

Supportive and strategic leadership, collaborative environment, purpose-driven culture of continuous improvement

Cons

Sometimes leaders get shiny-new-object syndrome and frequently switch gears, which can impede progress

1.0
May 21, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

There really aren't any. Incredibly toxic culture all the way down. BD used to be a great and supportive place to work but that is no more.

Cons

Very toxic culture. Management all the way down is either abusive or or flat out incompetent. We are told to essentially ignore our own code of conduct policies and ethics to the point where all qualified and competent performers have been run off by tyrant middle managers who can essentially do whatever they want or being saddled with the work of 3 people. You will not be valued here. The morale is at bottom and everyone is looking to leave the sinking ship.

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