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Vertex Pharmaceuticals

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Good salary but poor management leads to burnout - Anonymous employee Vertex Pharmaceuticals Employee Review

3.0
May 18, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Salary Total comp - pto, benefits

Cons

Insufficient delegation -- C suite demands granular oversight in a way that stifles progress. Decisions are delayed, but teams are expected to meet timelines proposed months earlier despite being told not to start before being given green-light. Between this and reluctance to fully add staff to support new work, Vertex is actively signalling that they find employee burnout an acceptable part of doing business.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Response
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re appreciate you sharing your perspectives and experience to help us understand the challenges. We’re committed to fostering an environment where all colleagues feel supported, heard and where expectations and workloads are managed thoughtfully. Feedback like this is important to us and we will share it with the HR team.

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