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    Amgen Reviews

    Updated 18 July 2018
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    Amgen President & CEO Robert A. Bradway
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    • "Work/life balance is not balanced, despite the companies claim of its importance" (in 71 reviews)

    • "Constantly re-organizing, high amount of layers for decision making" (in 63 reviews)

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    1. "8 years experience"

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      Current Employee - Business Systems Analyst in London, England
      Current Employee - Business Systems Analyst in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at Amgen full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      A friendly and ethical company which has patients at the fore front of their business. Great benefits, good bonus opportunities and a lead employer within the pharmaceutical world

      Cons

      Believe a really strong educational background is necessary to progress. Currently going through major change. Most of the high level jobs are based at headquarters in Thousand Oaks

    2. "Amgen UK"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Amgen full-time

      Pros

      Good salary and benefits. Ethical company with positive outlook. Seeking to innovate across all areas of the business.

      Cons

      Tends to be risk averse. US headquarters mean difficult hours in Europe and can slow efficiency. Limited opportunities in the UK for IS.

      Advice to Management

      Advance clarity on decision making process, especially around systems investment vs budget constraints. Ensure true delegation of decision making occurs consistently.

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    3. Helpful (1)

      "Mixed feelings"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in London, England
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in London, England
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Amgen full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Great colleagues, good benefits, lots of autonomy, chances to travel

      Cons

      In recent years I feel that the scientific mission of Amgen has given way to a “follow the money” attitude. The company is now definitely being run by the money men and the old motto of “science first” seems to be forgotten

      Advice to Management

      Remember your roots; and remember that your people are your best asset - not a “resource” to be cut

    4. Helpful (1)

      "Good company to work for"

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      Former Employee - SAS Programmer in Uxbridge, England
      Former Employee - SAS Programmer in Uxbridge, England
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Amgen (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Very organised, very polished company.
      Good direction.

      Cons

      Always looking to cut costs and maximise profit at expense of employees.

      Advice to Management

      Think of people first

    5. "GSO"

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      Current Employee - Global Clinical Trial Manager in London, England
      Current Employee - Global Clinical Trial Manager in London, England

      I have been working at Amgen full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Often promote internally.
      Predominantly female workforce within my department

      Cons

      Change change, constant change. Many senior personnel have left in the past year, following a significance restructure.

    6. "Rating"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Cambridge, East of England, England
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Cambridge, East of England, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      Pros

      Generous package, some flexible. Inadequate performance management

      Cons

      Lack of career progression, hierarchical

    7. Helpful (9)

      "Strange company"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      Pros

      Pipeline and projects are amazing
      Great cantine

      Cons

      All the decisions are made by the US office , no career progression in Europe , no recognition for hard work , pressure and unrealistic timelines make the work environment very toxic
      Senior management are never in the office , people work from home all the time making offices empty...
      The junior staff are bullied and fired and the senior staff are contained to lower positions which is very frustrating

      Advice to Management

      Promote your staff and stop organising questionnaires without actions

    8. "Metrics and Deliverables"

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      Current Employee - Project Manager in London, England
      Current Employee - Project Manager in London, England
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook

      I have been working at Amgen full-time

      Pros

      good salary, fast moving, changing, innovative driven company

      Cons

      high turn over time, silos, stressful over periods

      Advice to Management

      stability on decision making, berrer risk assesment, resilience

    9. "The Amgen Experience"

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      Former Employee - IS Analyst in Peterborough, England
      Former Employee - IS Analyst in Peterborough, England
      Recommends
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Amgen full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Overall great company to work for. Great benefits including holiday and compensation package

      Cons

      Difficult to progress unless your in the right team and right place at the right time. Many internal interviews for a position you are even nominated for (eg 5!) that could be achieved leaving and going to another company in as little as 2

    10. Helpful (1)

      "Not as good as expected"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Amgen full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Reasonable pay & comp
      Many dedicated employees

      Cons

      Doesn't operate to own core values
      Career progression dependent on where you work - better at Thousand Oaks not so good at other offices

      Advice to Management

      Aim to actually operate to core values listed

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