Does Curia pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Curia employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Curia. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Curia?

48% of Curia employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Curia 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Curia?

Research Scientist (43) , Senior Research Scientist (26) , Research Scientist I (23) , Research Scientist II (14) , Senior Associate (11) , Manager (9) , Research Scientist III (8) , Chemical Operator (7) , Director (7) , Manufacturing Technician (7) , Senior Scientist (7) , Microbiologist (6) , Production Supervisor (6) , Quality Assurance (6) , Analyst (5)

What are the pros of working at Curia according to real employee reviews?

"People are great in some depts" ((in 61 reviews)); "Learn a lot and decent pay." ((in 28 reviews)); "Meet great coworkers and customers that will expand your network and give good insight for career trajectory" ((in 27 reviews)); "good work/life balance" ((in 25 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 24 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Curia according to real employee reviews?

"Upper management does not care for employees." ((in 25 reviews)); "salary is less for IT compared to other companies." ((in 17 reviews)); "bad managers, out" ((in 16 reviews)); "Long hours (Being salaried sounds nice but when you are worked like a dog then that amount only seems so meager)." ((in 15 reviews)); "Long hours and the work can really grind you down physically and perhaps emotionally too." ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Curia layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Curia layoffs and their outlook for job security at Curia in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Curia locations?

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Curia reviews

3.0

48% would recommend to a friend

(714 total reviews)

Philip Macnabb

49% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Culture & values

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Career opportunities

2.6

Senior management

Curia has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 714 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Curia employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

714 reviews

1.0

Apr 5, 2023

Run

Production support operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

it appears that there are very few, if any, positive aspects of the company

Cons

Prioritizing profits over employee well-being, with employees being required to work long hours for extended periods of time. Unfair compensation, with little to no good raises being offered to employees. Outdated equipment making the work more difficult. Taking advantage of loopholes to limit sick time and force employees to take vacation time. A toxic work culture, with reports of discrimination, harassment, and unprofessional behavior. Rampant favoritism and fraternization leading to uneven workloads and unfair training opportunities for new hires. Employees engaging in unproductive activities such as sleeping, using TikTok, or leaving the facility during work hours. Reports of employees playing games during work hours in the production area. Awareness of drug use among employees, with a non-random drug testing process.

Curia Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We have heard and heeded your feedback and similar feedback from others. We understand that strong leaders are at the foundation of any successful organization and in an effort to rectify less than positive sentiments, we have taken a heightened focus with leadership development through seminars, focus groups, and training and we will continue to do so moving forward. Please feel free to email hr@curiaglobal.com with any further questions. Thank you, again, for sharing

2.0

Mar 2, 2023

Poor management punishes operators for their own bad planning

Chemical operator trainee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive pay for the area. Union protection and benefits. Easy to learn.

Cons

Frequent 60 hour weeks. Poor safety culture. Dangerous work conditions.

Curia Response

3y

Thank you for your feedback. It is important to us to hear from all team members, past and present, to implement future change. We try to look at industry standards and cost of living for our employees in relation to other benefits offered by Curia for team members. We do appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us, and bringing your concerns to our attention. Please email hr@curiaglobal.com with any further questions or concerns.

3.0

Feb 18, 2023

Decent to start a career

Research scientist ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You'll see a lot of interesting chemistry. Coworkers are nice people and good to work with. Lots of responsibility given to starting employees(can be seen as negative)

Cons

Too much work especially for the level of pay. Upper management out of touch with the rank and file.

Curia Response

3y

Thank you for sharing your experience. We take all feedback into consideration. Please know that your feedback is always welcome and more details of your experience can be shared at hr@curiaglobal.com.

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