Octapharma AG reviews

2.1

28% would recommend to a friend

(24 total reviews)
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Wolfgang Marguerre

45% approve of CEO

22% positive business outlook

Octapharma AG has an employee rating of 2.1 out of 5 stars, based on 24 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Octapharma AG employee rating is 40% below average for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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24 reviews
2.0
Jul 10, 2019

Poor middle management

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Excellent Products, some very high quality staff at level below line management, important clinical field and opportunities to help

Cons

untrained line management, lacking leadership skills and with tyrannical style. No prospects for career development. Appalling, controlling communication culture with no transparency. Examples: Workers granted no accountability and are therefore unable to make commitments. Strict "have to be seen at the desk" policy for workers with no home office policy. Working from home considered an unusual exception. Workers must submit a "Weekly Report" of their activities to management.

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Octapharma AG Response
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Dear employee Many thanks for your evaluation. We are sorry that you have an overall negative impression of Octapharma. We are very happy that you acknowledge the quality of our products and your colleagues. Management development is a core topic for Octapharma and several new initiatives have been taken in recent years to constantly develop our leaders. Career paths and internal succession is a top priority. Of course the „human“factor“ may cause frictions and it’s a pity that you don‘t feel empowered. At the moment additional efforts regarding our culture and leadership started, so we hope to receive a more positive evaluation from you soon. We are aware that in a huge company like ours, not everything is perfect, but we continue to strive to be an employer of choice. Many thanks and best regards
4.0
Jul 9, 2016

If you like challenges

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Dynamic company with many challenges and a true business momentum. Real opportunities for evolution. High concentration of talents. High level of self-involvement of employees.

Cons

Some lack of management modernity, potential tensions between sites and limited decision power for management functions

3.0
Sep 21, 2023

arrogant family biz

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

somewhat flexible working time at certain locations

Cons

very arrogant and unprofessional, especially with the legal counsel

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