Smart people with a clear company strategy and vision. Good work environment and work life balance. Small team and everyone has a voice in helping to shape the future direction of the company.
The network of resources provided to you and by the management allow you to have a conversation about the work you're doing in order to get the best results possible.
Cons
There is a substantial amount of pressure to produce results on tight deadlines due to the nature of the research. This can lead to managers pressuring researchers to take on more than they can handle.