Bayer reviews

3.9

75% would recommend to a friend

(5,562 total reviews)
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Bill Anderson

63% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

Bayer has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 5,562 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Bayer employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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6K reviews
5.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great work life balance, 3 weeks of vacation per year + 5 days of personal holidays + 1 week for Christmas, 10% 401k match, $550 contributed towards HSA each year,

Cons

The stock and cash flow has been wildly unstable for a few years. Bonuses have had wild swings.

3.0
Jul 6, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong work–life balance with flexibility for global collaboration. Competitive overall package, including salary and benefits. Presence of some truly inspirational leaders who elevate the bar.

Cons

Currently weak or even slightly toxic culture in some areas. Constant reorganizations and lay‑offs that create uncertainty and stress. Lack of clear, stable priorities, leading to frequent shifts in focus. Operating model is not well defined, which slows decisions and execution.

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