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WuXi Biologics reviews

3.2

56% would recommend to a friend

(230 total reviews)
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78% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

WuXi Biologics has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 230 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The WuXi Biologics 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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230 reviews
1.0
Nov 10, 2023

don't go. wish i could give a negative rate

Anonymous employee
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Pros

coworkers are nice and most are friendly.

Cons

toxic culture. Senior level are rude and mean. Managers are very disrespectful and rude. They "command" you to do anything without asking your opinion. And you are supposed to be as grateful as they gave you the life and raised you up even tho they pay you half price and push you to do triple workload. People would get mad and crazy, especially senior level, if you don't reply to their work message after work. Some senior people had a bad temper when they are working with juniors or entry level. In addition, they force you to do anything for them without caring abt your own career goals or development. You have no rights to say "no" in wuxi. No matter how hard you work, how excellent you are, they will highly possibly give you an average rate in the performance review because they need to control budget and they don't want to pay more to employees. If you need green card sponsorship, here you are, you are at the right place. Wuxi bio will make every use of your value until you have no choice by waiting to the 4th year of your h1b to start the sponsorship. In conclusion, if you want to ruin your life, work for them! If you want to be gaslighted, work for them. If you like being tortured, wuxi bio is your best choice!

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WuXi Biologics Response
1y
Thank you for making this experience public. Unfortunate to have such a negative impression from your experience with WuXi and I sincerely hope this will change in the future for current members of the team. This feedback has been passed on to the leadership both in Europe and China and we hope it will help improve the understanding of best practices in treating our valuable team members I wish you the best of luck in finding your next role Paul Hollen Director Talent Acquisition EU
1.0
Jan 19, 2024
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Pros

The only one reason to work here is for the money. But at what cost?

Cons

During my tenure at Wuxi, the initial optimism I had during the hiring process turned into a disappointing reality. The work environment was marred by rude and narcissistic supervisors who exhibited confrontational behavior not only among themselves but also towards upper management and technicians. The company's upper management appeared out of touch, unaware of the ongoing issues within the organization. One glaring problem was the weakness of company policies and the reliance on outdated and misguided processes. It became evident that the same problems persisted from the time I was hired three years ago, indicating a lack of effective measures taken to address and resolve issues. The motivation within upper management seemed to hinge solely on overworking employees, assigning them multiple responsibilities without adequate compensation. Despite a workforce comprising mostly nice, easily guided, and coachable individuals, the overall lack of self-motivation was palpable. Recognition for hard work was scarce, and when acknowledged, it often resulted in additional workload, draining the last bit of employee motivation. Shockingly, many deserving employees, including technicians, had not received promotions for over two years, and appreciation was lacking. My experience of hiring employees for the company led to discomfort as I found myself lying about the greatness of working for Wuxi and the potential for growth within the company. Unfortunately, the reality was far from the positive image I portrayed to new hires. The absence of company retention was evident, with people leaving in waves, typically waiting for end-of-year bonuses before exiting. Departments faced significant challenges, with QA losing all its members, manufacturing struggling to retain employees, and upper management undergoing frequent changes. This feedback is shared with the hope that others will consider these aspects before making a commitment to Wuxi, and that the company takes constructive steps to address these issues for the well-being of its employees and overall organizational health. To summarize; Please don’t, you will regret it. And if you do apply here because you have no choice. I feel really bad for you.

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WuXi Biologics Response
1y
Thank you for making this experience public. Unfortunate to have such a negative impression from your experience with WuXi and I sincerely hope this will change in the future for current members of the team. This feedback has been passed on to the leadership both in Europe and China and we hope it will help improve the understanding of best practices in treating our valuable team members I wish you the best of luck in finding your next role Paul Hollen Director Talent Acquisition EU
1.0
May 16, 2025
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Pros

Exposure to a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

Cons

Management’s leadership style encouraged hyper-competition, micromanagement, and favoritism. Surveillance of employees’ online status, public criticism, and suppression of dissent were routine. Feedback was often harsh and unconstructive, and there was a pattern of taking credit for others’ work. Despite delivering significant value, I was let go once my contributions were fully leveraged. The broader company culture reflects a rigid hierarchy where performance often seems to be measured more by compliance than impact. The workplace expects conformity and those who don’t fit the mold may feel excluded or undervalued. While the company claims to support scientific and medical innovation, I rarely heard any mention of patients, only profit. The focus appeared to be more on wealth extraction from biopharmaceutical companies rather than improving meaningful healthcare outcomes.

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