Otsuka reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(622 total reviews)

Tarek Rabah

71% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

Otsuka has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 622 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Otsuka 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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622 reviews
4.0
Mar 6, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Overall, the company has been a positive place to work. Employees are generally given a good degree of autonomy and trust in how they manage their responsibilities and teams. Work–life balance is better than at many comparable organizations, which is appreciated. The culture reflects strong collaborative values, and colleagues across the organization are supportive and professional. Compensation and benefits are competitive, including bonus opportunities, equity, and solid health benefits. Many leaders within the organization are experienced and supportive of their teams.

Cons

Like many companies in the pharmaceutical industry, the organization has gone through leadership transitions and structural changes over the past few years. These shifts, along with broader market pressures, have resulted in some restructuring across departments. At times, these changes have created uncertainty and have led to the departure of experienced employees who contributed significantly to past successes. There can also be opportunities to improve alignment between senior leadership and operational teams. Decision-making timelines can sometimes be lengthy, followed by aggressive implementation schedules. Earlier collaboration with teams responsible for delivery could help ensure more realistic planning and smoother execution. In addition, program management processes for large initiatives could continue to mature as the organization evolves.

5.0
Feb 26, 2026

Nice spot

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good Teams, Good Leadership, Good Pay

Cons

Work-life balance could be better

4.0
Feb 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great 401k match. Company was willing to move ahead with new technology very quickly

Cons

Leadership could present and require competing prioritirs

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