The Decline of A Pharma Giant: From Great to Good, From Good to "Last Option for Real Talent" - Consultant Eli Lilly and Company Employee Review

1.0
Apr 11, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

- Relatively interesting work. - Easy to appear smart. - Not Valeant Pharmaceuticals. - Industry headhunters respect brand. - Great place to figure out what you do not want from an employer. - That's all I have...

Cons

- Layoffs, pay freezes, and reduced bonuses (in any order, during any given period). - Management wants to appear progressive, but aging culture clings to "traditional values" (e.g., xenophobia, racism, bigotry, etc.) - Few management opportunities available for high performers. - 'Good Ole Boys Club' maintaining status quo to protect each other while development lags and revenues suffer. - Ancient (...and often flawed) industry perspectives (i.e. pursuit of the next blockbuster) - Lost its spot as "Top Employer" in major rankings; Indicated by great people leaving every day.

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5.0
Jul 17, 2026
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Pros

Amazing leadership and training from seasoned experts

Cons

None at all, I am very happy at Lilly.

3.0
Jul 16, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Excellent pay and benefits, prestige, lots of time off, beautiful campus and workplace amenities

Cons

A large chunk of the workforce needs to retire. Management is from the old guard and can be stuck in their ways. I've never worked somewhere so frustrating in my life. I felt undervalued here every day.

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