Life Science - High expectations, poor managment and low salaries - Consultant Charles River Associates Employee Review

Users say... "Great people and exposure to high profile experts and cases." "intellectually compelling and smart colleagues" "They have really great benefits" "good work life balance" "Good pay and annual bonus" 

Users say... "Long hours occasionally but this is consulting" "(1) Lack of formal training, (2) Rigid work hours (9 to 6, not counting overtime), (3) Unprofessional management (significant decisions made based on personal conflicts, grudges, etc.), (4) Low salary for high cost" "The major con at CRA is the unpredictable and long hours." "Nothing much unless you end up with a bad manager." "The senior management is incompetent and at times dishonest towards staff"