No longer a "best place to work" - Anonymous employee Amgen Employee Review

2.0
27 Dec 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great total compensation package, terrific benefits, onsite day care, lots of career growth opportunities, some very talented employees, philanthropic organization

Cons

Recent reduction in force handled quite poorly, from employee termination and work transition standpoints. Lots of stories of unprofessional forced exits, and critical business processes and systems seemingly abandoned because of the departure of key talent with no knowledge transfer. Remaining staff are ridiculously overworked and stressed. Despite company mission to serve patients, the company clearly has grown to a size where it is financially, rather than scientifically, driven.

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Pros

Amazing company with great culture! All people are nice and willing to share their knowledge with you!

Cons

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2.0
17 May 2026
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Pros

Work from home flexibility and the summer and winter shutdown periods are a nice benefit. Good health insurance.

Cons

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