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      Amgen

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      Amgen reviews

      3.8

      64% would recommend to a friend

      (4,180 total reviews)
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      Robert A. Bradway

      74% approve of CEO

      66% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.9

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.8

      Compensation and benefits

      3.6

      Culture & values

      3.5

      Work/Life balance

      3.3

      Senior management

      3.3

      Career opportunities

      Amgen has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 4,180 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Amgen employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.7 stars).

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      4K reviews
      1.0
      Sep 7, 2008

      Now hiring: former military personnel!

      Project manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The benefits and compensation packages are good. If you dont mind selling your soul for your company this is the right place for you!

      Cons

      Management is horrible. Work life balance is non-existent. Not quickly promoted if you are female or over age 40. They seem to be hiring a lot of "former military" folks in upper mangmnt, which is fine but does not mesh well with the culture of the former Amgen staff (I have been there 12 years). People are treated differently in the military than in civilian life and they don't make the distinction. Lots of creepy stuff going on - the rules do not apply the same to all staff members.

      2.0
      Sep 7, 2008

      Sr. management is arrogant and doesn't listen or delegate

      Director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Compensation: salaries and bonuses are generally above industry averages 401K match: Amgen provides up to 10% match on 401K contributions Resources: Usually no problem getting what you need to get the job done Talent: They have recruited some of the best and brightest, but haven't followed through with career development Locations: Research sites in Thousand Oaks, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle and Germany

      Cons

      The Sr. Management (ED and above) have their own hidden agendas that result in decisions that confuse rather than empower the staff reporting to them Recent change of focus of Sr Management on process rather than progress The research staff is paranoid and not empowered in the decision process

      2.0
      Sep 4, 2008

      - Amazingly generous fat cash cow but shallow organization and career builder

      Fp&a senior manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      - Compensation: Free money for the quality of work required - Politics: If you are good at playing politics, you will thrive - Benefits: it frankly beats so many other places when it comes to 401k, health, gym, time off, flex work

      Cons

      - Politics: Recognition and Rewards are driven by who you know not what you achieve - Little correlation between achievements/contribution and recognition/promotion - Too many bad apples promoted: high positions belong to those who are patient enough; the brightest elements tend to leave, despite the great benefits

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