Pros
- The patient is at the center of all corporate goals, driving the business forward at all levels of the organization. - Employees genuinely seem to like each other and enjoy celebrating success together on the job or at various corporate celebrations held throughout the year - One person is accountable for each decision. It is that person's responsibility to make sure and obtain stakeholder feedback and make the one that is right for Agios. - Entrepreneurial spirit - if you see an opportunity for improvement or want to take on a new initiative, you don't need to go through a lengthy approval process to move on it
Cons
- Frenetic pace means employees are in communication outside of normal work hours. The company tends to attract people who don't mind this. - Decisions can be slowed down by the Celgene partnership - Lack of process can lead to repeat work and confusion