Arcellx reviews

Your managers are solely responsible for yearly raises and promotions. There are no performance evaluations or reviews, so everything, including the hiring process, is based on favoritism and nepotism. Some fantastic benefits, such as the unlimited vacation policy and six months of maternity leave, are more of a sham and a burden. The unlimited vacation is monitored and limited based on who your manager is and what team you are in. The extended maternity leave is fantastic, but it is discomforting when managers pry into your personal life to see whether you will eventually use this benefit. Most people in HR or the people team are known to be very unhelpful and flat-out rude. Getting the education reimbursement is easier when there is no straightforward process, and HR needs to be more responsive to emails.

The company's leadership, particularly in key areas like CMC and Supply Chain, continue to demonstrate significant shortcomings in both competence, leadership ability, and direction, which has resulted in continuous unnecessary internal challenges. Additionally, there appears to be a strong bias toward West Coast employees, with a growing 'Cult of Personality' surrounding top executives. This culture, coupled with widespread nepotism and favoritism at the highest levels, has hindered the career growth and advancement opportunities for many deserving existing employees. Be careful if joining at a lower level outside of the scientific departments.