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Jean-Jacques Bienaimé
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"Many folks complain about the work life balance" (in 12 reviews)
"Nice, friendly people, good benefits" (in 19 reviews)
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"Work life balance for non shift workers is not good" (in 21 reviews)
"Large company feel with multiple levels for lower to senior management" (in 11 reviews)
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"Great place to work if you are willing to work hard"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at BioMarin Pharmaceutical full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Great learning environment, lots of extremely smart people, room for advancement, study teams are great, flexible hours
Cons
Resourcing issues can come up frequently especially with the location of the office . Commutes can be long for a lot of employees.
Advice to Management
While planning out the clinical development plans, evaluate resourcing needs earlier on. Also, management should consult with the study teams on realistic timelines.
BioMarin Pharmaceutical 2018-02-04 12:04 PST ![BioMarin Pharmaceutical Logo]()
"Great company, positive atmosphere"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at BioMarin Pharmaceutical full-time
Pros
Good people, interesting projects, lots of resources, opportunity for advancement
Cons
Faster paced environment, but buying into that is up to you
BioMarin Pharmaceutical 2018-10-24 20:49 PDT![BioMarin Pharmaceutical Logo]()
"unknown"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at BioMarin Pharmaceutical full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
The people and the fact we are here to benefit many people with health problems
Cons
no formal structure to advance. good old boy club
Too many different software to learn in every department that don't talk to each other. Waste of time.Advice to Management
don't advance clinker people that are full of hot air and no intellect.
BioMarin Pharmaceutical 2019-01-15 10:48 PSTHelpful (1)
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"Decent company"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at BioMarin Pharmaceutical (More than 5 years)
Pros
Generous salary and willing to change
Cons
Genetech execs are arrogant and too full of themselves
BioMarin Pharmaceutical 2019-01-13 08:06 PST![BioMarin Pharmaceutical Logo]()
"Sr. Analyst"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at BioMarin Pharmaceutical full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Great People
Great Company MissionCons
Many growing pains as the organization transitions from a small company to a profitable Biotech
BioMarin Pharmaceutical 2018-12-19 15:44 PSTHelpful (1)
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"Corporate Finance Group"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at BioMarin Pharmaceutical full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Respected CFO, several great finance directors among the leadership team
Cons
Becoming "too corporate" , some people should not be managing people
Advice to Management
Yearly review Directors & above, direct reports, pros/cons, what is working, what isn't working
BioMarin Pharmaceutical 2018-12-12 00:13 PSTHelpful (1)
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"Good Company, Iffy Leadership"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at BioMarin Pharmaceutical full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Driven people that support BioMarin's goal to pursue rare genetic diseases.
Cons
Promoting people to leadership positions who show no leadership desire or skill to retain them.
Advice to Management
1) Promote leaders based on merit NOT years worked or retention. Some people are better suited and desire to remain individual contributors.
2) If you are going to promote unqualified people to leadership, then offer trainings and a lot of support systems.BioMarin Pharmaceutical 2018-12-02 09:43 PSTHelpful (2)
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"Job seekers beware"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at BioMarin Pharmaceutical full-time
Pros
Extra time off around holidays
Cons
POOR leadership, many self entitled coordinators and sales team members, HIPPA violations occur on the daily, no work/life balance, do not be blindsided by all the promises as the culture here is a living hell
Advice to Management
Take a hard look at your leadership teams and hire individuals that have a pharma background. It is amazing the HIPPA violations you are allowing to occur daily! Your employees can’t even speak with HR confidentially as they share everything said with management causing retaliation towards the employees.
BioMarin Pharmaceutical 2018-12-05 10:51 PSTHelpful (2)
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"Top heavy, not so good managers"
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Doesn't RecommendApproves of CEOI have been working at BioMarin Pharmaceutical full-time
Pros
Great benefits and salary, the reason why most employees stay as long as they do!
Cons
Lots of bad managers unfortunately!
Advice to Management
Promote those to be manager of others that truly know how to manage people. Or give them the skills before they are promoted. And realize that some people should just stay as individual contributors even though they have a Director title.
BioMarin Pharmaceutical 2018-11-07 18:51 PST![BioMarin Pharmaceutical Logo]()
"Great company to work for"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at BioMarin Pharmaceutical full-time
Pros
Wonderful benefits, and plenty of opportunity to branch out and define your career.
Cons
Not near the hustle and bustle of San Francisco
BioMarin Pharmaceutical 2018-10-27 05:58 PDT
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