Recommend to a friend
Adaptimmune Reviews
17 reviews
Filter
Filter
Full-timePart-timeApprove of CEO
James Noble
14 Ratings
Helpful (3)
![Adaptimmune Logo]()
"A great work environment, a company who bring science and innovation to the fore"
StarStarStarStarStar- Work/Life Balance
- Culture & Values
- Career Opportunities
- Comp & Benefits
- Senior Management
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Adaptimmune full-time
Pros
The team I was a member of were a fantastic bunch of people to work with.
It was a very enjoyable and professional work environment with the best work-life balance of anywhere I have worked.
There were a lot of perks with the job considering the size of the company.
And most importantly there is some brilliant high quality science and innovation being fostered within the company, surely the path to success :)Cons
No major cons really, nothing that won't be easily ironed out as the company grows and matures.
Advice to Management
Keep up the good work and best of luck for the future!
Adaptimmune 2017-11-20 14:52 PST![Adaptimmune Logo]()
"Good place to work."
StarStarStarStarStar- Work/Life Balance
- Culture & Values
- Career Opportunities
- Comp & Benefits
- Senior Management
RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Adaptimmune full-time
Pros
Stable working environment for a start up. Lovely new building.
Cons
Lack of transparency. Too many secrets. People making decisions do not understand the science. Trust your bench scientists more.
Advice to Management
Be a bit more open internally.
Adaptimmune 2018-08-27 01:48 PDT![Adaptimmune Logo]()
"Initially amazing, however overtime as with any company you see the cracks, gaps and flaws."
StarStarStarStarStar- Work/Life Balance
- Culture & Values
- Career Opportunities
- Comp & Benefits
- Senior Management
RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOPros
The people are phenomenal, the science is fantastic and the bonuses and stock options are motivating.
Cons
Numerous people driving the research with different priorities making it difficult. Salaries are on the low side of standard.
Advice to Management
Unify on research ideas, priorities and filter it down to teams. Think before initialising projects, making changes to ensure success. Cannot keep everyone happy
Adaptimmune 2018-07-10 16:36 PDTHelpful (3)
![Adaptimmune Logo]()
"Good company"
StarStarStarStarStar- Work/Life Balance
- Culture & Values
- Career Opportunities
- Comp & Benefits
- Senior Management
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Adaptimmune full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
1. Friendly people. Most are welcoming and nice
2. Good salary. Higher than being a postdoc
3. Good training opportunities. Chance to learn new techniques and attend conferencesCons
may be in the beginning you will need to adjust as the focus in a company is different from the university
Adaptimmune 2016-09-22 12:21 PDTHelpful (1)
![Adaptimmune Logo]()
"A good company to work for"
StarStarStarStarStar- Work/Life Balance
- Culture & Values
- Career Opportunities
- Comp & Benefits
- Senior Management
RecommendsApproves of CEOI have been working at Adaptimmune full-time (More than a year)
Pros
A good atmosphere in the company- a good team ethic. Everyone working towards company goals. Very friendly and welcoming. Rapidly growing. Everyone works hard and are professional about what they do. Interesting and challenging work. Good opportunities for career development. All scientists have the opportunity to attend at least one conference each year, presenting data where possible. Good social environment- regular sports/company social activities. Well equipped facilities within Adaptimmune and more widely on Milton Park. Good work-life balance. Friendly, approachable senior management.
Cons
Rapid growth comes with inevitable teething problems, logistically and practically as things change and new systems are put in place.
Getting to and from Milton Park is sometimes difficult at peak times of day. Hopefully that will improve once the road-works are finished.Advice to Management
Keep trying to promote a good atmosphere within the company with effective, clear communication between teams.
Adaptimmune 2016-02-11 02:57 PSTHelpful (2)
![Adaptimmune Logo]()
"Good atmosphere"
StarStarStarStarStar- Work/Life Balance
- Culture & Values
- Career Opportunities
- Comp & Benefits
- Senior Management
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Adaptimmune full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Rapidly expanding company with excellent career opportunities. Core technology is sound. Many career development opportunities.
Cons
Small company has grown rapidly in past year, so hope the company community feel will endure
Advice to Management
During rapid expansion make sure recruitment is not rushed and careful selection of candidates for future employment is maintained
Adaptimmune 2015-11-14 13:02 PSTHelpful (19)
![Adaptimmune Logo]()
"Toxic"
StarStarStarStarStar- Work/Life Balance
- Career Opportunities
- Comp & Benefits
- Senior Management
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at Adaptimmune full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
The company is well funded for now
Cons
Draw you in by describing themselves as a friendly company. Once recruited you find yourself repeatedly stabbed in the back by senior management and asked to take on additional full time roles, thus setting you up for a fall. There are no procedures to prevent this. Objectives change daily, which is demoralising and sets you up for even greater falls as you don't achieve much. Management is poor and regressive and there are difficult personalities. Affairs amongst senior management and staff make it difficult to have your voice heard.
Legally employees have few rights, in the UK, in the first 2 years in a job. This makes the company high risk.
And yes I can't believe I'm saying this, some senior managers are racistAdvice to Management
Fund management training courses rather than endless parties. Stop mistreating staff, most people just want to do a good job
Adaptimmune 2015-01-19 10:56 PST![Adaptimmune Logo]()
"Close knit, challenging environment"
StarStarStarStarStar- Work/Life Balance
- Culture & Values
- Career Opportunities
- Comp & Benefits
- Senior Management
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Adaptimmune full-time
Pros
Start-upish environment, you get to take on a wide array of responsibilities, friendly teams very passionate about the technology, very accessible senior leadership team
Cons
Can be a very ambigious environment, growing quickly with limited space
Adaptimmune 2018-08-15 16:20 PDTHelpful (2)
![Adaptimmune Logo]()
"Growing company with cutting edge science"
StarStarStarStarStar- Work/Life Balance
- Culture & Values
- Career Opportunities
- Comp & Benefits
- Senior Management
Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Adaptimmune full-time
Pros
Compelling science with an enormous potential to provide treatment options for patients with rare cancers. Smart and resourceful staff for the most part. Competitive pay and benefits.
Cons
Stay away from Biostats. Truly an awful work environment. Lack of respect & basic courtesies permeate this group.
Adaptimmune 2018-05-17 18:59 PDTHelpful (1)
![Adaptimmune Logo]()
"Great company!"
StarStarStarStarStar- Work/Life Balance
- Culture & Values
- Career Opportunities
- Comp & Benefits
- Senior Management
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Adaptimmune full-time
Pros
Friendly people, passionate about the company's goals, they mean it when they say they are flexible with hours, easy parking in navy yard
Cons
There are no cons that I can think of
Adaptimmune 2018-02-22 10:28 PST
Join the Adaptimmune team
Showing 17 of 18 reviews
Reset FiltersThis will replace the current featured review for targeted profile. Are you sure you want to replace it?
Are you sure you want to remove this review from being featured for targeted profile?
Adaptimmune Response
seconds ago
Edit • Delete