unhealthy environment - Anonymous employee IPSEN Employee Review

2.0
Jan 5, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good compensation and benefits. Work/life balance is acceptable.

Cons

No personal growth opportunities, too much politics, micromanagement, empty pipeline, management is not able to make decisions and take responsibility, Talented scientists with a passion for science and drug development are leaving because of lack of leadership opportunities and unhealthy arrogant environment.

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