Disconnect between levels, poor pay increases - Manager, Quality Validation Sanofi Employee Review

1.0
Jan 18, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

There is a good mission behind the company Cafeteria on site, albeit as expensive as a takeout

Cons

Sexism and gender wage gap: I (female) was shut down on negotiation when hired on, and 2 months later a male was hired they negotiated salary with him, settled on 10k more than me and offered him a 10k sign on bonus. Senior leadership is so disconnected from common level employees Preach flexibility and mindfulness, but increase days on site from 2-3 and then to 4 with no notice or compensation When moving up in level grades they claim you cannot increase more than 10%pay regardless of job, yet claim the job title in that grade determines the pay, so increase shouldn't count Too many systems and no integration of systems so you're bouncing around Training is confusing and management provides no guidance for what is needed or how to complete it.

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5.0
May 31, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The company has an excellent, very collegial atmosphere. Employees are supported well and there is excellent support for most processes from numerous line functions.

Cons

Some processes as well as the governance structure can be a bit confusing. More so than other large pharma companies. But even with this. There are almost always enough people who know how to get things done.

3.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Extensive and active employee resource groups, strong leadership development opportunities, clear company mission, gig opportunities that support career development, strong employee support through the ombuds office and compliance help line, and stable company portfolio.

Cons

No work-life balance considerations with hybrid work model, contradictions in company mission compared to policies (i.e., target to reduce carbon emissions with employee commuting to office as one of the top 5 causes but yet still requiring employees to commute to office 3 days a week), some office sites are not conducive to in office productivity (not enough privacy or space), compensation package is not competitive for MA pharmaceutical companies, long-term incentives have almost no value once they are vested, health care benefits require employees to jump through hoops to maximize discounts or qualify for coverage of certain medications, and accountability for department leadership to follow the corporate leadership pillars is inconsistent across departments.

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