Trying to be positive, I took away some interesting experience that I hope to use elsewhere.
Pros
-A paycheck -Some experience working in a CRO. This would be helpful as a place to start working, but take your experience elsewhere.
Cons
-If you are not a political animal, you will not survive here. You will not get promotions, praise for a job well done, or any recognition and you will get 'passed over' etc. -Training is practically non-existent. You basically get thrown 'into the deep end' and teach yourself the various systems or procedures. All this while trying to do your job. -LEAP initiative was a total disaster. This was not well-thought out, planned or executed by senior management. -No real or attainable goals are set for employees. Managers keep demanding more, but give you no guidelines or ways to achieve any goals. -Management keeps changing procedures, so it can get extremely confusing and frustrating trying to keep up with the changes. -No real balance between work and home. I received many e-mails from people working into the wee hours of the morning. -Deadlines for some of the RFPs are ridiculous at best. This makes for long hours and a lot of tension. -Trying to get resources lined up for a clinical trial is a joke. -Temps or Contractors are treated as though they are a lower life form.