Sanofi reviews

Prior to Sanofi's acquisition of Genzyme Corporation, Genzyme's employees were a "family", a culture that the corporation actively promoted. Employees were inspired and highly motivated to achieve company goals and as such, they were rewarded, not only through salary, but also by stock options. Management was fair, approachable and truly dedicated to helping its employees advance. After Sanofi's acquisition, the "family culture" disappeared. Employees were no longer rewarded with stock options, management was no longer approachable, nor dedicated to helping employees advance. As a result, Sanofi experienced an extremely high attrition in stark contrast to Genzyme's extremely low attrition.

No growth potential unless you are French. No real potential for people below VP level. The only route to advancement is by being in France and with the current US tax climate and the ex-pat rules it is virtually impossible for anyone less than a VP to do an ex-pat. This means that you are stuck and cannot advance. As non-French positions open up they are filled with French staff. Limited and fragmented development strategy. It is all about who you know and not what you know. The French have a term for this - Systeme D. It is an integral part of their society and it is based on your network of connections and not on your job performance. Deadwood in an integral part of the organization. Merit raises are non-existent. 1-3% raises are typical which means your actual income in relation to the cost of living is decreasing. Compensation is all about the annual bonus which is based on performance by both the company and you and the company is constantly adding new rules and indicators which effectively mean that you will never see 100% of your bonus. Of course this only affects those below the VP level. All in all it has become a pretty demotivating place to work. Management organization is confusing, ever changing and dysfunctional. It is a cultural thing that is only getting worse.