Elfie Reviews

4.4

83% would recommend to a friend

(16 total reviews)

80% positive business outlook

Elfie has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 16 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Elfie employee rating is 25% above average for employers within the Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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16 reviews
5.0
12 Feb 2025

Fast-paced start up with smart people!

Anonymous employee
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Pros

- The product is being built at great speed, and its features are interesting and wide-ranging. - Steady investment from VCs and Pharma, allows the team to focus on building. - Intelligent and hardworking colleagues, there is a culture of collaboration within the team and across functions. - Founders are committed to the product and company. They operate with a global mindset of bringing the company to a global stage. - There are opportunities to propose and lead projects according to your appetite for growth. (Following alignment with company vision and business goals)

Cons

Not exactly a list of cons, but things to note: - Startup life is not for the faint of heart, be prepared to move at speed, be adaptable, and wear many hats. - You will be expected to deliver value from the get-go. - The company will need to strengthen its market awareness and branding to prepare for subsequent funding stages. - As with all tech startups, there will always need to be a balance between building new features and refining existing features. New features may bring in investments, while the finesse of current features will contribute to the retention of existing users. Always a tricky balance.

5.0
10 Mar 2025
Recommend
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Pros

• The company's at full speed, launching in different markets, expanding its product portfolio every quarter -> Impactful for career growth • Rewarding correspondingly ($, and promotion) to your contribution -> Appreciation • Talented coworkers with years of experience in their respective domains -> Room for learning and growing together

Cons

• Train at full speed does not stop -> Extra hours, incomplete process, and a gazillion typical things for a start up are a given • Finding PMF so you must deal with lots of trials and errors, and adopt a data-informed mindset instead of pure gut feelings -> Might not be the right fit for career starters

4.0
22 Jan 2026
Recommend
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Pros

This company is an excellent place for anyone looking to sharpen their technical and soft skills. You get hands-on experience solving real-world user problems and tackling highly challenging tasks. I personally grew a lot in terms of learning to work independently, communicating efficiently across teams, and adopting a user-centric mindset. If you want to see how features are built from the ground up, the learning curve here is rewarding.

Cons

The environment is high-pressure and can feel overwhelming. Requirements and deadlines change frequently, often with multiple features moving fast simultaneously, which makes long-term planning difficult. Additionally, the management style from leadership can feel exclusionary or "toxic" at times. It is a "sink or swim" environment; if you aren't immediately up to speed, the pressure from all directions becomes unsustainable.

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