LivaNova reviews

3.4

56% would recommend to a friend

(317 total reviews)

Vladimir Makatsaria

61% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

LivaNova has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 317 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The LivaNova 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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317 reviews
1.0
Nov 16, 2025

Terrible Direction

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pay, leadership, disrespect, mistaken, unfair and hostile environment

Cons

This business makes many promises without the intention to keep them. Disappointed in the lack of leadership and structure from what I thought was a good and respectable team.

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LivaNova Response
6mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective. We take concerns about leadership, communication, and workplace culture seriously, and remain focused on strengthening alignment, accountability, and support across the organization. We appreciate your feedback as we continue working to create a positive and engaging environment for all colleagues.​
5.0
Nov 12, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The company has a collaborative and supportive culture, where teamwork and mutual respect are consistently encouraged. Leadership is approachable and transparent. There is a strong emphasis on professional growth and development, with plenty of opportunities for training, upskilling, and career progression. LivaNova also promotes a healthy work–life balance, offering flexibility and understanding when it comes to personal commitments. Having a private healthcare is also a bonus!

Cons

Remote working can be a bit hard, however LivaNova has been supportive in organising meet up events and allowing to travel to office when possible.

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LivaNova Response
6mo
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear you’ve found such strong collaboration, positivity, and purpose in your work, and that our culture supports teamwork and meaningful impact for patients. We appreciate your insights on structure and growth opportunities, and remain focused on fostering an environment where colleagues feel supported and empowered.​
1.0
Nov 4, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

LivaNova offers life-changing therapies and products that truly make a difference for patients. Many dedicated employees continue to work hard to advance that mission. Unfortunately, the company’s leadership and HR practices are undermining what could be an exceptional culture.

Cons

LivaNova has tremendous potential, supported by many hardworking and capable employees who genuinely care about advancing innovation and improving lives. However, the current leadership—particularly within R&D—has failed to provide the vision, engagement, and accountability the organization deserves. The CIO’s leadership presence is minimal, and his team lacks focus on tangible business outcomes. There is a growing perception that energy is being spent on personal branding and external visibility rather than driving meaningful internal progress. Many recent hires appear to come from the same small professional circle, creating an environment that values familiarity over capability. Employees deserve leaders who are visible, communicative, and committed to results—not disconnected executives surrounded by a narrow inner circle. Until this dynamic changes, LivaNova’s culture, morale, and innovative edge will continue to erode.

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LivaNova Response
7mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective. We appreciate your recognition of the talented and mission-driven employees at LivaNova and the impact of our life-changing therapies. We take concerns about leadership and company culture seriously. To address this, we have recently updated imperatives to enhance leadership visibility, engagement, and accountability across the organization. We encourage employees to reach out to their manager or HR for direct support and will continue working to create a positive and supportive workplace for all.​
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