Excellent Entry to the Pharma/Biotech Industry - Senior Financial Analyst Sanofi Employee Review

3.0
Sep 18, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

For G&A support function, Sanofi is mostly willing to employ someone who does not have a pharma/biotech background. This makes it a great way to gain some experience in the industry then move to a smaller, higher growth biotech company in Cambridge/Mass. The benefits are also great with a very good 401K match.

Cons

-This is a French-owned company so the culture is a bit more conservative and formal, which might not work for people who are more used to a casual/ semi-casual work environment. -Top management stays in place so there's very little opportunity to move along the corporate ladder. The tendency is to move people laterally. -The hours can be long, mostly around the budget/LRP season.

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Pros

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Cons

There are limited opportunities for career advancement, particularly for contractors. Training is generally restricted to the specific process equipment required for assigned tasks, with little opportunity for broader skill development. Additionally, the workplace culture can be challenging. Some long-tenured employees appear to feel entitled to treat others disrespectfully, creating a toxic work environment. Their seniority often seems to shield them from accountability, as concerns raised with management frequently go unaddressed. There also appears to be a lack of diversity and inclusion, which contributes to workplace microaggressions, disrespectful behavior, and an environment where not all employees feel equally valued or respected. There is limited opportunity for contractors being hired on a full time basis, they have to leave the company for six months before they can be hired back! No company benefits for contractors!

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