Cepheid reviews

2.9

39% would recommend to a friend

(959 total reviews)
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Vitor Rocha

32% approve of CEO

28% positive business outlook

Cepheid has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 959 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Cepheid 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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959 reviews
2.0
Dec 17, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

In the middle of SV near Levi Stadium (Not commuting to SF) Fast pace environment keeps you busy (keeps things interesting), PTO is not combined with sick time Fast company growth

Cons

Company culture is horrible, company is all about metrics and not about the people that help drive the metrics. Some teams seem very close knit, but many are segregated and the sense of "togetherness" Limited capability for growth -- most of the time we are dealing with fire drills/kaizen/ clean up instead of giving proper training or the ability to gain soft skills (taking classes) to boost your skills Systems/processes are outdated -- being in Silicon valley, you would expect better, more current systems and processes. Management is STILL trying to figure it out Very limited company based gatherings, even if you can go, many can barely enjoy themselves due to work deadlines. Will either go briefly for the food or just not go

3.0
Oct 11, 2017

Silicon Valley Culture of Innovation and misogyny

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great scientific leadership with Dr. Persing and many others. The culture is focused on execution and the product is well liked by customers.

Cons

There is a pretty obvious bias against women. For example, in 2016 there was almost 100% turnover in Marketing. 3 men were hired in at Sr. Director level and 2 women hired in at Director level. For the 3 plus years at Cepheid there was a clear pattern of men getting promoted over more qualified women.

1.0
Jan 11, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits. Good work/life balance. Many good employees to learn from. Good product.

Cons

Not a good place for women or minorities in management. Advancement requires being a yes man. HR policies are arbitrary and not friendly toward women or minorities.

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