Friendly Work Environment - Senior Scientist II AbbVie Employee Review

5.0
9 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good work life balance. My co-workers are smart and conscientious people who carry their weight on projects. The compensation is fair for my skills.

Cons

It is a large company, so it is easy to feel like your contribution is small. Inter-departmental politics create roadblocks to achieving goals.

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5.0
10 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Loving atmosphere, great benefits, one of the best companies to work for.

Cons

High expectations, lack of empathy from upper management, people are extremely entitled.

4.0
8 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Not bad as pharma companies go. Relatively good job security. A lot of lovely, smart and hard working people. Benefits team are generally receptive and benefits have improved. Less likely to lay people off than other pharma/biotech.

Cons

Your experience is almost entirely dictated by your managers. Adherence to official policies is super variable. Site is relatively siloed from the rest of the company, top-heavy, and academic. Too many PhDs, not enough entry level development to support projects and execution. Sometimes a lack of clear leadership or direction and bizarre "old school" pharma opaque communication. Very limited, once yearly opportunities for promotion. Bizarre pay /compensation penalties for taking parental leave that saddles two different calendar years.

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