Good overall - Engineer Baxter Employee Review

4.0
Nov 11, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-People cared about doing things right, even if they prioritized it differently than you. -Manufacturing plants are just interesting places to work. There is always a problem/upgrade/audit to tackle. This might be stressful for some (especially depending on your department or role). For engineering, I found it exciting.

Cons

-Firefighting -Pharmaceutical companies are bureaucratic. It's their nature. -There were definitely some not-so-bright engineers mixed in with the bright ones. Not sure if this is a con so much as a fact of life: You're not going to get promoted. You need to change companies/departments if you want to advance. -Women got funneled into Quality roles. Almost no women in leadership. -Very stingy with holiday and vacation: 2 weeks vacation for the first 5 years, 2-3 days for christmas and new years (depending if it fell on a weekend).

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Cons

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Pros

Remote Flexibility: The ability to work remotely was a massive benefit, allowing for great autonomy, daily independence, and the ability to focus entirely on deliverables without distraction. Product Portfolio: Working here provides excellent exposure to complex matrix operations,

Cons

Workplace Culture: The internal team environment can be highly toxic, fragmented, and lacking in genuine support or positive morale. There is an over-rotation on pointing out negativity rather than fostering constructive or collaborative growth. Management Style: There is a noticeable disconnect in leadership, with heavy systemic pressure and a cultural noise that can be difficult to navigate if you are not isolated from the main hubs. The level of micromanagement is exceptionally high, which stifles individual autonomy. Furthermore, cross-border or cross-functional communication with team members in other countries is heavily restricted and actively frowned upon, creating unnecessary operational silos.

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