Helix reviews

3.8

68% would recommend to a friend

(118 total reviews)
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James Lu

86% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Helix has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 118 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Helix employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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118 reviews
5.0
Jun 18, 2017

Meaningful work

Recommend
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Pros

Strong people, good technology foundations, mission-driven, innovative space, pioneering business model.

Cons

Growing fast, some minor growing pains as a result.

5.0
May 11, 2017

Great place to grow

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Helix is truly a one of a kind workplace. The employees are some of the most diverse, unique, and talented individuals I have come across in the start up space. After taking some time off for the birth of my first child, I was nervous to enter the work force again and couldn't have been more pleasantly surprised by the support, sense of community and flexibility Helix has offered. It is rewarding to see innovation executed so quickly and Leadership members who sincerely value the input of their team members.

Cons

The commute can be daunting since most employees travel from San Francisco, but San Carlos isn't a bad place to be! I do wish there would be more opportunity to be outside through the workday.

5.0
Apr 8, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I have worked at many companies in Silicon Valley and San Francisco and this is by far the only one that actually follows through on what they say. Transparency is huge at the company and it is followed from the exec level down. Many departments offer open office hours where you can learn from experts in their field. While you are surrounded by many scientists and doctors at the company, they never have smug attitudes like some university professors. At Helix the employees including scientists and executives, are excited to share their passions and questioning is highly encouraged. Here is a list of company perks that I found unique at Helix: 'Positive, mission driven, able to admit mistakes and learn' style company culture Catered lunch every day and dinner if you stay past 6pm Free on-site gym with bootcamp classes Employer subsided shuttle service from the San Francisco & East Bay Weekly Science, Data, Information Technology, & Executive Office Hours Helix University & Weekly All-Hands where company shout-out and questions are encouraged

Cons

Since the company is less then 5 years old many of the company processes are not clearly defined. While some people would prefer to work for a large established company where you are told this is the process, and we have done it this way for years. However, if you enjoy thinking critically, questioning why things are how they are, wanting to improve processes, and having a direct impact on a business... Helix is for you.

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