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Vanda Pharmaceuticals

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Do not work at Vanda - Anonymous employee Vanda Pharmaceuticals Employee Review

1.0
May 16, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The two happy hours per year

Cons

This company is awful for many reasons: 1) Nepotism: unqualified members of the CEO’s family are hired to top positions without any prior experience 2) Favoritism: if you are not a white blonde girl, good luck getting anywhere. People are moved up through the ranks without experience. 3) They say that mentorship and camaraderie are important, open door policy everywhere but you can’t say anything without fearing for your job. 4) Everyone is miserable so turnover is extremely high 5) No flexibility in hours

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5.0
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Pros

Unlimited PTO Leadership that wants to know you as a person, not just a number Ongoing development of new resolutions for niche disease states Opportunity for advancement

Cons

Nothing negative from my point of view.

3.0
Jan 7, 2026
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CEO approval
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Pros

Compensation Growth and Exposure Unlimited PTO Other Benefits

Cons

If you’re considering working here, be aware that nepotism is rampant at multiple levels of the company, not only among the owners but also within management. Managers regularly hire and promote their own children and relatives, regardless of experience or qualifications. This creates a work environment where: • Performance and merit take a back seat to family ties • Opportunities for advancement are unfair and unevenly distributed • Team morale suffers as deserving employees are overlooked • Accountability is weak when favor is given to relatives Many dedicated and talented employees are undervalued or pushed out because decisions aren’t based on skill or results, they’re based on who your family is. If you value fairness, transparency, and professional growth, this company may not deliver.

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