Great company to work despite certain negative aspects - Anonymous employee Sanofi Employee Review

4.0
Aug 1, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Sanofi is a great company to work for. The facilities are regularly upgraded which makes a great working environment, and there are many perks.

Cons

A negative aspect of Sanofi in France is the union. They are constantly making unreasonable demands and trying to slow down operations wherever they can. This makes it very difficult for the company to grow at its' full potential. It discourages Sanofi from hiring competent contractors full-time because they are afraid they might join the union once they have secured their position.

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Pros

You Learn a lot about GMP/Pharmaceutical Industry since its heavily regulated by the FDA. The pay is good for the position.

Cons

There are limited opportunities for career advancement, particularly for contractors. Training is generally restricted to the specific process equipment required for assigned tasks, with little opportunity for broader skill development. Additionally, the workplace culture can be challenging. Some long-tenured employees appear to feel entitled to treat others disrespectfully, creating a toxic work environment. Their seniority often seems to shield them from accountability, as concerns raised with management frequently go unaddressed. There also appears to be a lack of diversity and inclusion, which contributes to workplace microaggressions, disrespectful behavior, and an environment where not all employees feel equally valued or respected. There is limited opportunity for contractors being hired on a full time basis, they have to leave the company for six months before they can be hired back! No company benefits for contractors!

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