Pros

Playing a critical role in the develpment of drug candidates is very rewarding. Large company with comprehensive benefits. Company has done respectable job in recent years transforming organization into a more productive one as well as cutting unnecessary spending.

Cons

Layoffs are routinely looming. Political environment is horrible - likely par for course, though. So far, biopharma model offers no new opportunities for professional development than big pharma.

Advice to Senior Management

Reward productivity and commitment and ensure managers embody core behaviors - not "project" them