Political, back stabbing, old boys club - Anonymous employee IQVIA Employee Review

2.0
Oct 18, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

For executives, they have a "take as you need" vacation policy with no set amount of time. And it appears that some people actually do take advantage of this. Also, their HQ buildings in both Durham and Reading are very nice.

Cons

Very poor on boarding, virtually no process. Difficult for an "outsider" to learn the in's and out's of what's needed to succeed. Otherwise, the company is completely over-processed, so much so that it's difficult to get any work done. Colleagues will stab you in the back. Senior management demands are completely unrealistic. The CEO is a clueless consultant that doesn't know how to actually run a business. Really tough, painful place to work. Lot's of unhappy campers who smile on the surface, but underneath are seething.

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1.0
Jun 30, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Remote work option is nice to have

Cons

Zero support from management, with employee development and team concerns often taking a back seat to other priorities. Morale continues to go downhill, and several colleagues exploring opportunities elsewhere or leaving the organization already. The culture is challenging, particularly around providing candid feedback, as employees often are tracker down and face negative repercussions and retaliations. Career advancement depends more on aligning with leadership preferences than on merit and performance. Would not recommend this company to those seeking a supportive environment with transparent growth opportunities. Overall, the culture is political and difficult to navigate.

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