Strong company with high‑performing teams, but HR and Talent Acquisition remain major weak spots - Principal Product Manager Boston Scientific Employee Review

4.0
Jan 8, 2026
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Pros

Boston Scientific is, at its core, a high‑performing organization filled with talented people who care deeply about their work. Day‑to‑day teams, managers, and directors are invested in developing their people, supporting career advancement, and driving meaningful impact. The culture within the business units is strong, collaborative, and focused on growth.

Cons

Where the company consistently falls short is in its HR and Talent Acquisition functions. Communication is often unclear, delayed, or incomplete — both during hiring and during offboarding. These groups can feel indifferent to employees at the moments when support and clarity matter most. This isn’t an isolated experience; it’s feedback I’ve heard repeatedly from others who have interacted with these teams.

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5.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

Good culture and supportive teams who care about other people and nice office

Cons

Pace of work can be very slow especially for junior employees

1.0
May 14, 2026
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Pros

Good pay. Good benefits. My coworkers who were at the same level as me were supportive.

Cons

Work environment was highly stressful and often unsustainable. Management created a culture where employees were frequently overworked, undervalued, and burned out. Communication from leadership was inconsistent and their expectations changed frequently. Work-life balance was very poor. Employee concerns did not get taken seriously unless they directly impacted company performance. When an HR compliant involving my supervisor was filed for his behavior with input from the majority of the team members, no meaningful action was taken beyond stating it was handled "per BSC policy". Opportunities for promotion and career advancement were limited. Employees who treated others poorly were often still rewarded or praised as long as performance metrics were met. There was a clear culture of favoritism and hierarchy, and employees outside of those circles could work above and beyond expectations without receiving recognition or advancement opportunities. In 2 years, there were 12 employees who were fired in a 10 person department.

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