The good and bad. - Associate Amgen Employee Review

2.0
Mar 19, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

The benefits I think are pretty good especially compared to other employers I have had experience with. They have a really good 401K program which has a 5 percent match in addition to a 5 percent core contribution. The facility has 2 separate shut downs in addition to the regular allotted vacation time which allows the employee at least 5 weeks off per year. The campus is set up well and their gym is a nice to have as a resource. The end of the year bonuses seemed to be pretty generous. There are a lot of opportunities to get involved in other groups and learn new things.

Cons

There are some difficult personalities that you need to work with. There was a hiring freeze which did not allow for transfer to different departments. In hiring, they seemed to look for the candidate with the most of everything regardless of the position they were filling which lead to getting board quickly. There also seemed to be many positions that shouldn't even be there in the name of efficiency.

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Pros

Good benefits for the full-time employees

Cons

Tight deadlines, projects require a lot of approvals to move forward

3.0
Jun 24, 2026
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Pros

Excellent compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities. Strong investment in innovation, patient-focused mission, and world-class manufacturing capabilities. The New Albany site offers exposure to complex biologics operations, large-scale capital projects, and opportunities to work alongside talented and dedicated professionals committed to delivering medicines to patients.

Cons

The culture and leadership experience became increasingly inconsistent during the last year. Decision-making often lacked transparency, priorities shifted frequently, and employee feedback did not always appear to be valued. The people-centered culture that attracted many long-tenured employees seemed to drift, resulting in reduced trust, lower engagement, and increased organizational uncertainty.

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