Vertex Pharmaceuticals Reviews

Pros

Commitment to CF Patients Good science A lot good employees that care Beautiful headquarters

Cons

Unfortunately Vertex is not doing a good job at looking at issues closely when they are raised. Where there is smoke, there’s fire - it’s all over these reviews! If an employee comes to HR with an issue, talk to the people around that employee, not just the head of the Dept who may have a hidden motive for burying the issue. Talk to people on the project, people they work with - do your job and investigate! Most people don’t go to HR unless there is a real issue. And there is a REAL issue with favoritism and hiring of friends. A talented employee’s work will be accredited to those friends so they can propel their careers. If you are part of the favoritism circle you’re golden, otherwise be prepared to have a stagnant career. Maybe you’ll be paid decently but don’t expect recognition for your *own*work and don’t expect there to be an atmosphere of “this will be good for the company” cause too often it’s about “is this good for me and my friends.”

Pros

Benefits are great, flexible working etc etc, but at a cost

Cons

It’s a typical US our way or the highway company. The toxicity is rife fuelled by a dog eat dog environment due to fear of ever loosing your job and great benefits. So many individuals hate to work there and suffer in silence or go on long term sick to reap the rewards of the benefits