Does Astellas pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Astellas employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Astellas. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Astellas?

54% of Astellas employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Astellas 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Astellas?

Associate Director (43) , Sales Representative (33) , Director (30) , Senior Manager (26) , Manager (25) , Human Resources (9) , Sales (9) , Research Associate (7) , Scientist (7) , Associate Manager (6) , Key Account Manager (6) , Product Specialist (6) , Project Coordinator (6) , Project Manager (6) , QC Chemist (6)

What are the pros of working at Astellas according to real employee reviews?

"Pay & benefits are great if you're willing to make the job your entire life & 2nd to nothing when it comes to expectations." ((in 121 reviews)); "some of the people are great and good products that make a difference" ((in 98 reviews)); "They seem to care about schedule flexibility and providing good work/life balance for their employees." ((in 48 reviews)); "Good salary and extra's (very good)" ((in 39 reviews)); "pay is good but not sure if it's worth it." ((in 31 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Astellas according to real employee reviews?

"Senior leadership concerned primarily with their own self aggrandizement and compensation." ((in 31 reviews)); "Some very poor managers have managed to make it to a high level" ((in 20 reviews)); "collective layoff of the Leiden office) ruined the morale and is a terrible mistake that may cost this company its entire structure." ((in 13 reviews)); "Senior management pretty invisible." ((in 10 reviews)); "Lack of transparency and clarity from upper management, including absurd portfolio diversification, random corporate decisions and too much (bad) influence from the US directors, VPs and alike." ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Astellas layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Astellas layoffs and their outlook for job security at Astellas in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Astellas locations?

Northbrook , Chicago , South San Francisco , Westborough , Deerfield , San Francisco , Norman , Los Angeles , Seattle , Marlborough , Washington , Orlando , Boston , New York , Houston , Indianapolis , Cambridge , Albany , Phoenix , Detroit , Charlotte , Sanford , Dallas , Fort Wayne , San Diego , Lancaster , Philadelphia , Baltimore , Miami , Newark

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Astellas

Astellas reviews

3.4

54% would recommend to a friend

(905 total reviews)

Naoki Okamura

87% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Culture & values

3.0

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

Astellas has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 905 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Astellas 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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Reviews by job title

905 reviews

3.0

Jun 12, 2010

The company is divided in silos that operate in very different modes. Management in each area sets the environment.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary, benefits and career opportunities (depending on the area you are). R&D seems to be more dynamic and in a better position now than Commercial. the patent cliff will impact Marketing and Sales at some point. Training opportunities are very good, too.

Cons

While you can get training and support, couching is weak as management in some dept. do not care about people development. Some groups get isolated from the organization.

4.0

Mar 30, 2010

True review

Sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work/Life balance is very good access to senior managment at national meetings If you make goal you will have opprotunities to advance

Cons

lack of personal accountability from senior management when goals are not met goals are not always consistent with market growth

4.0

Dec 17, 2009

Small but great!

Senior clinical research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This company embrasced me the moment I walked through the door. Everyone from upper management as well as collegues went above and beyond to be make sure I was given the tools to perfom my work successfully. Feedback was often requested and suggestions are always taken into consideration. Oppoerunities exist to move upwards as long as you prove your competence. I have not noticed favoritism and there is an overall feeling of satisfaction in the air.

Cons

No specific training program in place to assist in learning about other areas which could enhance ones skills to perform. Some people are not as open to enlighten you about what they do so you have to really network with people who are willing to help you. If not you could get lost in the midst of others trying to excel.

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