Layoffs do not mean "Growing So Fast" - Director Empower Pharmacy Employee Review

1.0
Aug 22, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The people are very dedicated to supporting as much as possible. However, they do not have leadership at the company. The new building, but not sure how long they will be able to financially keep it running, is nice but lacks function. Your coworkers and team will help keep you sain, however, the Cheifs have little ability to run a company. You will have to fight for process improvement or progress with people who "believe" they know more than you (even though you were brought in as the subject matter expert). They will let anyone try a new position. This normally is great, however, with little to no training/support the becomes impossible to be successful.

Cons

The short time when I was a Director at Empower, was a crazy ride full of growing concern for my job starting on day one! When I was hired, Empower stated the position was open because they were "Growing so Fast". Unfortunately, this really meant they were doing many many layoffs and/or were cycling through a significant number of employees that gave up on the company recovering. The company got an FDA Warning letter (which is public information) and they were not able to get the revenue back from losing the main product. The business is not recession-proof at all, which likely triggered their 3rd and 4th layoff in under 6 months. The average time for employees is about 6 months at Empower. They also lack any communication on the layoffs or how the company is doing. You just walk into work and hear they laid off more people without leadership conversations with the remaining employees. While I was there I saw the entire HR team leave, with management begging one person to stay. Account and Finance team members walk out, and management begs one Finance person to stay. Supply Chain is in shambles after a round of layoffs took its Director away. The Quality department can't keep a Director because the Chief won't support improvement. From personal experience, this is not the company you should invest your time or energy. Without significant improvements and changes (Including clearing house on all C-Suites and the Owner), the company will continue the downward spiral.

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5.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

At Empower, you have the opportunity to build a future that is dedicated to providing a healthy future for all. When I think of my grandkids, I know I am doing them and the community around them well by serving at Empower. Empower also takes great care of its employees as it's an employee first company. We love our machines and we love more those who help create and maintain them!

Cons

Commitment & Dedication - This isn't a company for those who are not committed to raising the standard each and every year.

5.0
Jul 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

A few things I'd tell anyone considering Empower: We're AI- and innovation-forward, so things move quickly and actually get done. We're early enough that you get to design the foundation, not inherit someone else's. And the mission is real — everyone supports getting patients access to affordable medicine, and the care for that mission is evident in everything we do. Fast, foundational, mission-driven, and team forward.

Cons

Fast pace and a still-being-built foundation cut both ways: priorities shift quickly, some processes and tools are still maturing, and there's more ambiguity and manual work than at an established company. It's a strong fit if you're energized by building and comfortable with change — a harder one if you want everything structured and settled on day one.

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