Pros
Beats the bread line, barely Executive management has a handle on managing ahead of the downturn but leadership team is AWFUL, HORRID, completely without merit and vision. They apparently care little that the leadership team across the board has little idea what's happening in the world of their science other than biology and chemistry. Granted there are a few who can do their job pretty well but it is DEFINITELY not the case in general. Just read the other comments, they are consistent in critical remarks about leadership and competitive initiative. During my tenure of more than 3 years I was rarely given one bit of positive feedback. Completely negative, received top bonus pay though, indicating work was perceived as excellent but never once told by anyone "Good Job". Absolutely worst company to work for in my entire lengthy career.
Cons
Massive frustration as 20 year LBN's run a company with no idea of what comprises leadership and management excellence and little if any desire to learn or listen to 'outsiders'.