Sanofi-Aventis U.S Reviews

Pros

OK company. Good benefits, standard for the industry.

Cons

Upper management's lack of communication and willingness to change this ongoing issue.

Advice to Senior Management

Listen to corporate survey results and make appropriate changes.

Pros

company provides Good benefits but not much more that that in terms of development

Cons

Bad Leadership
Internal politics are rife

Pros

Good benefits, great cafateria, and updated environment

Cons

very big - you don't get to know too many of the people that you communicate with

Advice to Senior Management

more functions for employees to come together.

Pros

gained experience across a wide range of therapeutic areas. opportunities move within divisions on an annual basis. Sales management easy to work with and very supportive. A company going through extensive transformation

Cons

pay freeze and package cuts

Advice to Senior Management

dont underestimate the value of a loyal and dedicated sales force

Pros

money, and a way to get some fast cash

Cons

the people and management, everyone has a attitude

Advice to Senior Management

grow up and come off your high horse

Pros

New opportunities in R&D; old hierarchies being removed; chance to lead something innovative both internally and externally

Cons

Competencies of some departments are severely lacking; still big divide in communication, expectations and innovative spirit between US and European colleagues

Advice to Senior Management

Replace long term, old-school pharma managers with scientific and entrepenurial leaders

Pros

Great salary and benefits. It's a great position if your hiring manager is still with the company.

Cons

The new managers will treat you terribly if they didn't hire you. Terrible communication with coporatte.

Advice to Senior Management

Be more transparent.

Pros

The people in the trenches are hard working and bright. Independence of schedule is a plus for those who need some flexibility.

Cons

No more career path opportunities available. Micro managing for reports versus selling for bottom line results. Too much "just checking the box" activity going on. Most products are facing the patent cliff.

Advice to Senior Management

Senior management is great at managing $$ and making strategic business moves, but the lack of trust from employees stems from the way they feel their colleagues and friends were dealt with during the many rounds of layoffs. Anyone that is left either has survivor's remorse or is waiting for the next bad news that could spell the end to their careers...knowing it could happen to any of them at any time! Show your people, current AND past, more respect and dignity! During reorganizations, there has been NO customer continuity nor logical consideration of people's relationships, historical geographies, or therapeutic expertise...too hap-hazard!! Use local intelligence from DM's and RD's to make those decisions and that would also show them that you respect their opinions and decisions as well. You have lost some incredible talent and run the risk of losing more; eventually to be left only with those who cannot afford to go anywhere else but have lost their passion...

Pros

- stable
- good products
- good size territories

Cons

- experience is under valued
- management is very Male oriented

Pros

Great people to work with, my immediate supervisor was excellent-benefits top notch

Cons

Upper management has not a care for the people that pay their salaries-

Advice to Senior Management

A great company is only as good as the people who work there-stop laying off the people actually do the field work!