Was a fun company to work for - not so much anymore. Compensation is great. - Senior Associate Amgen Employee Review

3.0
Nov 27, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Work life balance. Interesting work and good people around you. Good pay in comparison to other biotech companies in area. Great 401k and two week long shutdowns a year.

Cons

Layoffs nearly every year. Do more with less. Finance CEO is not inspiring (horrible trickle down effect). In current phase of cost reductions, site closures, layoffs, upper management/HR is pathetic- they've made some embarrassing mistakes and have turned many people away. While stock price has jumped up due in part to cost cutting measures, long term outlook seems grim on account of lack of inspiration and loss of talent.

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Pros

Meaningful Work, performance-based bonuses, and bi-annual company shutdowns

Cons

Internal advancement can be difficult or take a long time

3.0
Jun 24, 2026
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Pros

Excellent compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities. Strong investment in innovation, patient-focused mission, and world-class manufacturing capabilities. The New Albany site offers exposure to complex biologics operations, large-scale capital projects, and opportunities to work alongside talented and dedicated professionals committed to delivering medicines to patients.

Cons

The culture and leadership experience became increasingly inconsistent during the last year. Decision-making often lacked transparency, priorities shifted frequently, and employee feedback did not always appear to be valued. The people-centered culture that attracted many long-tenured employees seemed to drift, resulting in reduced trust, lower engagement, and increased organizational uncertainty.

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