Daiichi Sankyo Reviews

Pros

Comeraderie among team members and personal development opportunities.

Cons

Japanese control - some decisions may require time and layers of approval

Advice to Senior Management

Be more aware of how the world is changing!

Pros

Great benefits, pay at management and above satisfactory,

Cons

Infighting within management teams, lack or leadership within the senior level, not forward thinking, values the sales force very little (high turnover of top performers), low salaries for entry level and are not competitive, nepotism is rampant and disruptive.

Pros

Close to home with no hassle to go through airport security
Good parking facilities but poor facilities management department.

Cons

Too many managers with zero ( I mean Zero) managerial experience, poor resource planning skills
poor people skills and lack of their ability to manage project successfully.

Advice to Senior Management

Stop beiing unfair and less look concious management...
Go with facts ... especially promoting or giving IT Excellent Awards to employees who hardly have any experience and does any work especially in SAP practice area for HR modules.
It is a shame.

Provide fair compensation package and grade level to employees with experience, instead of
giving raises to employees who has no experience.

Pros

some good people, but also lots of mediocrity as well. nice growth at one point and had a few good succesful product launches

Cons

need to work on "respect for people" and viewing people on whole skill sets not just the cookie cutter recipe

Pros

If you are looking to get into medical or pharmaceutical sales, DSI can be a great way to figure out the industry.

Cons

Salaries and bonus structure are not as high as other companies. That's a big deal.

Advice to Senior Management

Increase salaries and appreciate and acknowledge the reps you do have. Stop promising reps they will have room for growth if it isn't available.

Pros

Company is young and receptive to new ideas, just be prepared to lead the efforts. Company is a good community partner with bright people.

Cons

Company is not adequately staffed in some areas which negates the company work/life balance policy. No real career growth for most employees.

Advice to Senior Management

You lead a bright group of talented individuals, trust in their ability and let them lead.

Pros

They believe in work/life balance for the most part, compared to other companies in the pharma industry. Great teammates who believe in honest, open communication.

Cons

Compensation is lower than most other companies. Poor managed care access compared to competitors.

Advice to Senior Management

none

Pros

They give you an opportunity without prior experience in the field

Cons

The downside to Daiichi Sankyo is the layoffs. They recently went through layoffs and it was the first ever. Very disappointing.

Advice to Senior Management

none

Pros

Open to feedback, honest environment, Resource are available to do your job

Cons

Pay is lower
Good Ole Boys Club in Full Effect here

Advice to Senior Management

Get more women in Sales leadership positions

Pros

Comraderie
Great Pharmaceutical Products
Professional Sales Force and Middle Management
Globally a growing company

Cons

The Pharmaceutical Industry is an isolated environment, you have to enjoy being in the car all day working alone. Daiichi Sankyo has been trying to create the industry's most elite sales force, and the sales force is very talented and professional but the turnover is higher than many of the large pharmaceutical companies. This is primarily because of historically lower than average compensation, and a recent downsizing that came after the company (and executives) proclaimed for over a year there would be no layoffs.

Advice to Senior Management

Do What You Say, Say What You Do.