Careful of which team/department you are being hired (Extra careful if Regulatory Affairs) - Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist Abbott Employee Review

1.0
Jul 21, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Good variety of products -Nothing more

Cons

-Very old school (No bay area company culture whatsoever) -Toxic work environment -Personal attacks from director level management -"Sore Loser" type of mentality -Top Heavy -Holds employee hostage based on visa status (Please do a quick search on Linkedin to make sure how many people left the company in last 2-3 years before accepting any offer)

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Strong brand recognition and leadership position in diabetes technology. * Opportunity to work with innovative products that positively impact patients’ lives. * Talented and dedicated colleagues across many functions. * Competitive compensation and benefits

Cons

Leadership quality varies significantly across departments, with some areas experiencing challenges related to communication and transparency * Expectations and role priorities can shift without sufficient communication or alignment, making it difficult for employees to understand how success is measured * Employees may not always receive consistent coaching, support, or constructive feedback needed for professional growth. * Some teams may experience a culture that feels fear-based rather than collaborative (Market Access) * Concerns raised by employees may not always be addressed through direct, productive dialogue. * In certain groups, the work environment can feel exclusionary or politically driven, limiting opportunities for meaningful collaboration.

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