If you're in the Chicago area and want to work in pharma, Abbott is the place to be - Anonymous employee Abbott Employee Review

4.0
12 Jan 2009
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

A large company like Abbott offers a great deal of potential if you know where to look. I know several people who have been able to climb the corporate ladder from the most humble beginnings.

Cons

It wasn't always a good thing for those people to climb the corporate ladder from the most humble beginnings...

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Strong brand recognition and leadership position in diabetes technology. * Opportunity to work with innovative products that positively impact patients’ lives. * Talented and dedicated colleagues across many functions. * Competitive compensation and benefits

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