Poor management - Scientist Cytiva Employee Review

2.0
Jun 11, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Competitive salary and benefits package. Good work-life balance for some

Cons

Lowering standards: There has been a noticeable decline in the company's overall standards, with quality and safety sometimes being overlooked in favor of expediency. Covering up mistakes: There is a tendency to cover up errors rather than addressing them, which leads to a lack of accountability within teams. Misleading opportunities: Job advancement and promotion opportunities are often overstated, with little actual room for progression. Employees are frequently misled about growth potential. No progression: Career development opportunities are limited, and despite promises of growth, many employees find themselves stuck in the same roles with little to no upward movement. DEI overhiring: There seems to be an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, but it occasionally feels like hiring decisions are being made primarily on meeting quotas rather than on merit and fit. Poor bonus structure: The bonus system is poorly structured and does not reflect the hard work and efforts put in by employees, which leads to dissatisfaction. Micromanagement: The company tends to micromanage its employees, leaving little room for autonomy or trust. This stifles creativity and reduces morale. Favouritism: There is a noticeable level of favouritism within teams, with certain individuals being given preferential treatment, which impacts team dynamics and overall fairness. Wide pay gaps: Pay discrepancies across teams are glaring, leading to feelings of inequality and frustration among employees.

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5.0
May 26, 2026
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Pros

Supportive organizational culture, excellent flexibility for graduate student workloads, personalized/customizable project opportunities, and exceptional exposure to cross-functional industry leaders. Supportive Culture: From the very first interview, the collaborative and highly supportive culture that defines Cytiva's organizational DNA was completely transparent. Upper management leading the program is actively invested in creating and scaling resources to address intern needs while demonstrating a genuine commitment to our long-term career development. Genuine Work-Life Balance: The program managers were highly flexible with our schedules and completely understanding of our demanding workloads as graduate students. They found a great balance, equipping us with vital commercial and technical skills while remaining mindful of our academic commitments, always ensuring our graduate responsibilities came first. Immense Value & Customization: Rather than locking interns into a rigid, one-size-fits-all curriculum, the program empowers students to tailor their experience based on their specific territory goals, desired skill sets, and scheduling needs. While managers proactively equip interns with structured frameworks like 30-60-90 day development plans, the execution is highly dynamic. The program allows the flexibility to pivot toward self-directed, high-impact projects (such as strategic grant prospecting, territory mapping, or localized lead-generation pipelines) ensuring every intern can directly impact their regional sales team while maximizing their unique strengths. High-Level Exposure: Beyond individual territory work, the program offers invaluable networking opportunities and cross-functional industry connections. Cytiva actively hosts structured workshops and panels featuring Directors and Global Product Managers across diverse business units. For incoming career searchers like me, this level of corporate visibility provides a look into the realities of commercial strategy, product management, and corporate leadership. Ultimately, the UCR program does a great job of transforming technical academic backgrounds into effective, solution-oriented commercial roles. It bridges complex science with executive business concepts, all while accommodating the realities of graduate school workloads.

Cons

Since the program is decentralized, structure varies heavily by territory. The day-to-day management style is predominantly hands-off. Initial frameworks (like 30-60-90 day plans) often shift to accommodate real-time field needs rather than rigid timelines. Success requires a high degree of autonomy, self-starting initiative, and the ability to thrive without constant, structured oversight.

4.0
Jul 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Team environment was a good fit for me

Cons

Some people would make “outsiders” feel distanced

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