Veristat reviews

3.1

51% would recommend to a friend

(103 total reviews)

Patrick Flanagan

45% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Veristat has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 103 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Veristat employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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103 reviews
2.0
Jun 5, 2015

Great if it's your first job, otherwise beware.

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Flexible work hours, good benefits especially for a small company, very dedicated to work they are doing.

Cons

There is little to no room for movement within the company. They claim that they like to provide opportunities for advancement but this never really occurs. The company is seriously understaffed for the amount of work we have and management is unreasonable with expectations.

1.0
Nov 29, 2016

Stay away

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Aside from the free fruit, the lean box and the 5 weeks vacation, there are no pros in working here.

Cons

Disrespectful and hostile environment creates a revolving door for employees which directly impacts client satisfaction. The benefits are terrible, for example, to get the company to contribute 1.25% you have to contribute at least 6% and that is only after 9 months of working for the company. Managers are not knowledgeable which creates a lot of inconsistencies and generates mistrust. Most clients are not satisfied with the service which makes it difficult to feel motivated. The claim that there is room for growth is true but only because the wrong people are promoted sans any experience and/or coaching. Please read the "like getting out of a bad relationship " review, which is what I should've paid attention to before accepting the job.

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Veristat Response
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Thank you for the feedback. We are dedicated to creating a comfortable and collaborative environment for all of our employees so it is disappointing to hear about some of your experiences. All feedback is valuable and feedback like yours will contribute to our focus on improving over time, but we would like to address a couple of your specific concerns in the short term. First, Veristat is continually improving employee benefits as it expands. In 2016 we began covering 100% of employees’ life insurance, and short and long term disability insurance. As of the date of your review, Veristat’s 401k match is 25% up to 6% of deferrals. We have had plans in the works for several months to enhance this offering in 2017 thanks to employee feedback like yours. Second, Veristat is the first to admit that it runs lean. This is enticing to many on our teams because it means they get exposure to multiple therapeutic areas. Employees also enjoy that in a lean environment they have the opportunity to expand their skillset and truly impact the success of the Company. We wish you the best of luck in your new role and hope that you have found the work environment you are looking for in your new company.
2.0
May 8, 2015

Good Entry into Clinical Field, Poor Opportunity for Experienced Workers

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good place to obtain an entry level position in clinical fields such as biostatistics, project management, medical writing, and data management. It can be difficult to break into these fields. Veristat has several great clients who are passionate about their pipelines/products and patient populations; generally they are very appreciative of work done on their behalf. Periodically, Veristat tries to encourage team building by having such activities as ice cream socials, Halloween carving contest/party, themed food gatherings, company meetings, and Christmas lunch.

Cons

Variable salaries (below industry norm, although may be worthwhile to obtain entry into clinical positions) with mediocre benefits (401k with some matching, health insurance with deductible, and company does not pay for life insurance or disability). Challenging working environment, with poor communication between groups and senior management - silence within the office is encouraged, as is working at your desk during lunch. Greater than 80% billable hours required. Working long hours, including weekends, is not unusual. Better work life balance, greater appreciation for your position, and better salaries can generally be found working for Sponsor/pharmaceutical companies. Higher than average turnover rate.

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