Does LivaNova pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, LivaNova employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at LivaNova. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at LivaNova?

57% of LivaNova employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated LivaNova 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at LivaNova?

Engineer (8) , Sales (8) , Territory Manager (8) , Customer Quality Engineer (7) , Sales Representative (7) , Anonymous (6) , Manager (6) , Quality Engineer (5) , Marketing (4) , Case Manager (3) , Director (3) , Finance (3) , Manufacturing Engineer (3) , RN Case Manager (3) , Werkstudent (3)

What are the pros of working at LivaNova according to real employee reviews?

"People I worked with in the field were great." ((in 22 reviews)); "Only benefit is good where no other company can offer" ((in 18 reviews)); "Industry leading products and great management" ((in 14 reviews)); "Good culture and values." ((in 14 reviews)); "The pay is good." ((in 13 reviews))

What are the cons of working at LivaNova according to real employee reviews?

"G. Poor Leadership (Directors and above) have obvious lack of experience on production programs" ((in 18 reviews)); "There isn’t a single person in upper management who will standup and be accountable for these decisions." ((in 5 reviews)); "Lack of communication ahead of changes" ((in 5 reviews)); "Forget about personal development or getting training, management believes off" ((in 4 reviews)); "Blatant favoritism for career advancements isnt unusual" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about LivaNova layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about LivaNova layoffs and their outlook for job security at LivaNova in 2026.

What are the top reviewed LivaNova locations?

Houston , Arvada , Denver , Pittsburgh , New York , Los Angeles , Chicago , Dallas , Naperville , Belgium , Milwaukee , Detroit , Omaha , Florence , Washington , Austin , China , Webster , Duluth , Springdale , Memphis , New Orleans , Tacoma , Philadelphia , Miami , Orlando , Tampa , Lexington , Central , Maple Grove

LivaNova reviews

3.4

57% would recommend to a friend

(319 total reviews)

Vladimir Makatsaria

63% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

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LivaNova has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 319 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The LivaNova employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

319 reviews

2.0

Jan 30, 2016

Loss of focus

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Still able to leverage reputation of the past.

Cons

Lots of change is causing loss of focus on customers and patients.

1.0

Nov 4, 2025

Strong Potential, But Leadership Direction Is Deeply Concerning

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

LivaNova offers life-changing therapies and products that truly make a difference for patients. Many dedicated employees continue to work hard to advance that mission. Unfortunately, the company’s leadership and HR practices are undermining what could be an exceptional culture.

Cons

LivaNova has tremendous potential, supported by many hardworking and capable employees who genuinely care about advancing innovation and improving lives. However, the current leadership—particularly within R&D—has failed to provide the vision, engagement, and accountability the organization deserves. The CIO’s leadership presence is minimal, and his team lacks focus on tangible business outcomes. There is a growing perception that energy is being spent on personal branding and external visibility rather than driving meaningful internal progress. Many recent hires appear to come from the same small professional circle, creating an environment that values familiarity over capability. Employees deserve leaders who are visible, communicative, and committed to results—not disconnected executives surrounded by a narrow inner circle. Until this dynamic changes, LivaNova’s culture, morale, and innovative edge will continue to erode.

LivaNova Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing your perspective. We appreciate your recognition of the talented and mission-driven employees at LivaNova and the impact of our life-changing therapies. We take concerns about leadership and company culture seriously. To address this, we have recently updated imperatives to enhance leadership visibility, engagement, and accountability across the organization. We encourage employees to reach out to their manager or HR for direct support and will continue working to create a positive and supportive workplace for all.

2.0

Jan 11, 2025

Questionable Work Ethics

Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Coworkers are a pleasure to work with

Cons

HR and some of Management

LivaNova Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and insights. We're disappointed to hear about the challenges you faced and the concerns you've highlighted regarding management and workplace dynamics. At LivaNova, we strive to maintain a positive and respectful environment for all team members, and your feedback is an important part of helping us improve. We appreciate your contributions during your time with us and will reflect on your input as we continue to enhance our workplace culture.

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