good place to start out career or job - Anonymous employee Amgen Employee Review

2.0
3 Mar 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

some of the pros are free gym, available recreation activities and competitive benefits. Senior managements seem to know what they are doing. The campus is very nice looking.

Cons

Though the company is well known in the industry. If you are interesting in applying there, make sure you apply to the right group/department. Not all groups are created equal. Some groups promoted their people faster than other groups. Some managers want you to give your dues (i.e., 5 years or more) before you are being considered for a title change. R&D and business units have different grade levels and scales.

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5.0
11 Jun 2026
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Pros

Amazing company with great culture! All people are nice and willing to share their knowledge with you!

Cons

Networking has a lot of weight here, can be a bit overwhelming if you are introvert

2.0
17 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Work from home flexibility and the summer and winter shutdown periods are a nice benefit. Good health insurance.

Cons

Management style can be controlling and micromanaging with expectations that shift without clear communication. Employees are held to high standards but not always given the support or clarity needed to meet them. Performance concerns are documented quickly without full context being considered. Culture does not match the company’s public image.

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