Patient and employee centric but can be disorganized and decentralized
Pros
Very patient focused. When they say they are they really mean it. You will work with very passionate and driven employees. Size - If you are looking for a well rounded, wide sweeping experience where you dip your toes into many different topics, projects or functions this is the place. You will be exposed to many sides of the business and learn a lot in a company this size. If you embrace it, it'll make you a more well rounded business partner for your next role. Good salary and benefits. Really make an effort to retain employees. Offices are really nice. WFH policy is flexible.
Cons
Decentralized model, global is often out of touch with sites and how they function. Lots of systems/processes are localized that should be globalized, makes it extremely hard to navigate basic things like getting a PO# cut. When they try to globalize a process, its very disorganized, connecting functions not considered, so the process becomes even more cumbersome for the end user. They need to simplify, connect cross functional processes together and get away from home grown IT systems. Hierarchical/ Top heavy - consistently has plagued Ipsen. Half the time its who you know and not your performance that gets you promoted or considered. Lots of directors, managers and not a lot of doers. Makes things move very slowly through the decision process and too many stakeholders to consult.