Toxic Environment - Anonymous employee Alkermes Employee Review

1.0
4 May 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Patient focused company, handful of smart and sincere individuals

Cons

This review is for the Medical Affairs department (based on my experience of working there for a couple of years). The senior leadership team encourages a very toxic and competitive environment. The department is extremely disorganized with no regard for processes. Chaos is encouraged and leadership is unable to make decisions; direction changes on an hourly basis. Managers frequently discuss confidential information regarding direct reports with other direct reports. Good work is usually not recognized and there is no mentorship or career planning. Leadership is quick to fault employees if the CMO disagrees with a decision or deliverable. Only come here if you love negativity and want your career to die a slow death. Look at the turnover if you’re on the fence about accepting a job.

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2.0
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Pros

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Cons

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