Toxic atmosphere overshadowed by few good colleagues - Anonymous Employee BostonGene Employee Review

BostonGene has a very supportive atmosphere where we can feel safe, valued, and able to be ourselves. BostonGene has a culture of trust, respect and support. We are all well appreciated and empowered to achieve our goals.

Like all small companies, things are changing rapidly.

Remote work flexibility and some supportive coworkers.

During my time at the company, one of the biggest challenges was a lack of alignment across leadership. Expectations were not always clearly communicated, and guidance could vary depending on who you spoke to, which made it difficult to consistently meet expectations. Professional development and long-term growth opportunities also felt limited. There did not appear to be a strong or structured focus on helping employees progress in their roles. The company places significant emphasis on promoting a “family” culture during hiring and onboarding. However, the day-to-day experience did not always reflect that level of support. I also experienced confusion around performance management processes. Although I had received positive feedback from my direct manager, I was later placed on a two-week PIP initiated by another manager. The short timeframe and change in management involvement made expectations unclear and made it challenging to navigate the process effectively. At times, the work environment could feel political. While there were supportive individuals on the team, there was also a noticeable sense that employees needed to be cautious in certain situations. There was also an emphasis on encouraging employees to share personal experiences in team settings. However, in my experience, information shared in those contexts could later be referenced in professional discussions, which made it difficult to feel fully comfortable being open. Overall, greater consistency in leadership communication, clearer expectations, and more structured support for employees would improve the work environment.