Does Cytokinetics pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cytokinetics employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cytokinetics. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Cytokinetics?

40% of Cytokinetics employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Cytokinetics 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cytokinetics?

Director (6) , Intern (6) , Research Scientist (3) , Associate Director (2) , Clinical Operations (2) , Intern - Hourly (2) , Manager (2) , Research Associate (2) , Research Associate II (2) , Safety Specialist (2)

What are the pros of working at Cytokinetics according to real employee reviews?

"Great science and culture." ((in 7 reviews)); "Good people and good science" ((in 6 reviews)); "great leadership" ((in 4 reviews)); "Experienced commercial team" ((in 4 reviews)); "The building is beautiful, the corporate branding is gorgeous and the CEO is inspiring." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Cytokinetics redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Cytokinetics redundancy and their outlook for job security at Cytokinetics in 2026.

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Cytokinetics Reviews

3.0

40% would recommend to a friend

(63 total reviews)

Robert I. Blum

61% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Diversity and inclusion

3.1

Culture and values

3.1

Work/Life balance

2.8

Senior management

2.8

Career opportunities

Cytokinetics has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 63 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Cytokinetics employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

63 reviews

5.0

14 Apr 2025

Genuine culture & leadership, exciting time

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Refreshing stability in an industry that's experiencing lots of volatility. Leadership really cares about upholding the company values. Beautiful South San Francisco office. Well-funded and lots of excitement about the future.

Cons

HQ centric, start-up feel in certain practices (including the growing pains)

Cytokinetics Response

We’re glad you feel our leaders are champions of our culture and values. Our tenacity has empowered our culture with steadfast dedication to our mission for many years. And there aren’t growing gains without growing pains, which is all part of the experience.

5.0

11 Sept 2024

Great Company to Work at

Associate scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Work-Life Balance, Great Benefits, employee appreciation

Cons

There is no much cons to say here

Cytokinetics Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you appreciate our culture and benefits. We work hard to provide a positive and memorable experience, and your feedback affirms that we’re supporting our employees in a way that meets their needs.

5.0

26 Aug 2024

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Leadership, Mission, Values, Science, and Culture

Cons

None I can think of at this time

Cytokinetics Response

You truly captured all the elements of what makes us who we are. We are encouraged to know that these elements of who we are as a company have made a positive impact on your experience, and we are grateful for the employees like you who enjoy their time with us.

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