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Medical Research Network Reviews

2.8

40% would recommend to a friend

(59 total reviews)
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Stuart Redding, Graham Wylie

43% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

Medical Research Network has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 59 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Medical Research Network employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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59 reviews
1.0
7 Aug 2023

Disastrous Experience

Anonymous employee
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CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Pros? Oh, you mean those elusive, mythical creatures that somehow managed to evade me during my time at MRN.

Cons

Working at MRN was an absolute nightmare. This company takes nepotism to a whole new level, where competence and hard work are meaningless unless you have connections. The leadership is a trainwreck, they couldn't lead their way out of a paper bag. They lack vision, communication, and empathy, making the workplace feel like a sinking ship. I fear redundancies will became a norm, leaving employees in constant fear of losing their jobs and destroying any sense of job security. It's a revolving door of misery, with no consideration for the impact on people's lives. And if your face doesn't fit forget about fair treatment or opportunities for growth – you're basically invisible. In short, working at MRN is a soul-crushing experience that robs you of your potential and self-worth. Run far away from this toxic cesspool of a company if you care about your career and mental well-being. There are far better places to work where your skills and hard work are appreciated and rewarded. Avoid MRN at all costs!

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Medical Research Network Response
2y
Thank you for the time you invested in your creative and well crafted review. It naturally saddens us to hear that you did not enjoy your 2 years + with MRN and we sincerely hope you did not feel this way throughout your entire time with us. We acknowledge the frustrations highlighted and hope you have now secured a position in an organisation that is better suited to your needs. Thank you for your contribution during your time at MRN and we wish you well with your future career.
2.0
4 Oct 2022

company has changed

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

If you know the right people you can be promoted easily

Cons

Unpaid overtime expected of you Poor management

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Medical Research Network Response
3y
Thank you for taking the time to review MRN, we really appreciate it. In response to your comment regarding being easily promoted if you know the right people, we can confirm that every individual who receives an “in-role promotion” has achieved this through hard work and merit. We can also confirm that individuals who achieve a 2-step promotion or more, all participate in an internal interview process with MRN, to ensure suitability and fairness. We are also working hard to continuously develop and invest in the training of our managers across the organisation to ensure they have the knowledge, skills and tools to truly provide leadership and support to their teams. This year has seen the implementation of our first internal Management Development Programme which is already getting results! This is naturally evolving all the time and is a key focus for our People Development Team and our senior managers are the business grows. Thank you again for taking the time to write the review and we would ask that you reach out to the People Team if you wish to discuss either of the concerns highlighted - they are there to support you.
3.0
26 Jul 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Work-life balance is nice and middle management is great

Cons

Lack of advancement, transparency, and overall morale

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Medical Research Network Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your continued efforts as a Project Manager at MRN. We value the time you've taken to express your thoughts. We are pleased to hear that you appreciate the work-life balance and the support from middle management. These are aspects we strive to maintain and improve continuously. We acknowledge your concerns regarding the lack of advancement opportunities, transparency, and the impact these have on overall morale. These are important issues, and we understand how this can significantly affect your experience. Your message to management is clear, and we take it to heart. We recognize that our employees are the foundation of our success, and it's critical that we address the issues you've raised. We are actively working on strategies to improve transparency and enhance engagement and overall morale. We know that these changes can't happen overnight, but please know that we are committed to making meaningful progress. If you have specific suggestions or would like to discuss your concerns further, we encourage you to reach out directly to your line manager or a member of your local People team. Thank you again for your feedback and for your continued contributions to our team.
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