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      Amgen

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      Amgen reviews

      3.8

      64% would recommend to a friend

      (4,194 total reviews)
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      Robert A. Bradway

      77% approve of CEO

      66% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Amgen has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 4,194 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
      2.0
      Jul 12, 2025

      High Potential Derailed by Internal Challenges

      Medical science liaison (msl)
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Commitment to being patient-centric, the development of great, innovative products, and highly valued flexible work arrangements.

      Cons

      A primary concern is the prevalence of transactional managers over inspirational leaders, compounded by an acute shortage of staff handling an excessive workload, a culture of favoritism, and a marked lack of respect for Amgen's internal experience compared to external hires. These issues collectively eradicate any semblance of work-life balance, and paradoxically, the company often celebrates impressive double-digit growth while simultaneously claiming that financial complexities prevent better compensation for its employees.

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      Amgen Response
      11mo
      We appreciate your review, value your feedback, and we take these concerns very seriously. While you have provided a great deal of detail, if there is anything additional that you would like to share about your experience, please contact amgen@careers.pure.cloud. It is our sincere goal to prevent similar feelings in the future, and reviews are instrumental in our ability to implement change. Thank you for taking the time to bring these concerns to our attention.
      5.0
      Jul 11, 2025

      Great culture

      Global trial manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great team culture despite the team being mostly remote

      Cons

      Some all-staffs can be a bit late for non-US time zones

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      Amgen Response
      11mo
      We appreciate your review and value your feedback for our team. If there's anything additional about your experience that you'd like to share with us, please contact amgen@careers.pure.cloud. Again, thank you for reaching out today.
      3.0
      Jul 6, 2025

      Chaotic

      Senior manager, field operations
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great products Patient Focused Great pay and unmatched benefits

      Cons

      Managers not leaders Too much work for too few employees No work life balance Poor morale after being in outside director

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      Amgen Response
      11mo
      Thank you for sharing your experience. It is our goal to create an atmosphere where our staff members feel supported, and reviews are instrumental in our ability to implement change. Please know that our team can be reached at amgen@careers.pure.cloud if you would like to share more about your experience. Again, thank you for bringing this to our attention.
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