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Kabir Nath
37 Ratings
Pros
"Work-Life balance changes based on supervisor" (in 7 reviews)
"Great benefits (very competitive 401k) and great people" (in 12 reviews)
Cons
"There is absolutely no chance to have a work-life balance" (in 9 reviews)
"A lot of the senior management who made this a great place to work have left" (in 8 reviews)
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"Great place to be"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Otsuka full-time
Pros
-Amazing work environment where creativity and collaboration are embraced;
-Brilliant, hardworking coworkers;
-Senior management is approachable;
-Solid work-life balance
-JisshoCons
My experience has been very positive.
Otsuka 2018-09-06 20:36 PDT ![Otsuka Logo]()
"Scope for a large impact"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Otsuka full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
- Trail blazing opportunities
- Strong Digital Health Initiatives
- Thoughtful Senior LeadersCons
- Work/Life Balance
- Extremely Cost Conscious
- Could offer better compensation and benefitsOtsuka 2019-04-15 07:23 PDT![Otsuka Logo]()
"Good pay, vacation and benefits"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Otsuka full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Vacation, Pay and benefits are good
Cons
need to fit in to the culture
Otsuka 2019-03-08 12:36 PST![Otsuka Logo]()
"Great Company"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Otsuka full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Salary+bonus is very competitive .
401K 6% matchCons
Constant movement of managers.
New “platforms” that are “priority” every quarterOtsuka 2019-01-15 15:59 PSTHelpful (3)
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"Right for the right people"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Otsuka full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Diverse workgroup
Most people care about patients
Good benefits and 401k matching
Open to creative and out of the box solutions
They just went to casual attire every dayCons
I rarely see management display actions that show they care about their employees - gives you the feeling that you are just a cog
It has become very clicky
There is a LOT of ambiguity, change and chaos
The HR department has a reputation for being horrible, my experience supported that reputation
I have seen a lot of unethical things take place with no repercussionsAdvice to Management
Develop and enforce performance measurements for managers that encourage support and growth for their direct reports
Focus more on ethics and complianceOtsuka 2019-01-03 06:39 PSTHelpful (5)
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"No future products..."
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Otsuka full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Overall benefit package is decent (401k match is very good)
Flexibility to work from home when neededCons
Under pay compared to other sized pharma
Chaotic environment with tremendous turnover
No pipeline what so ever
Think they are big pharma but are bit players with small budget to play against major companies
Marketing leadership is clueless about internal processes and challenges
Mucho finger pointing when things don't get doneAdvice to Management
There is a reason positions are not getting filled - Otsuka's reputation is horrible.
Otsuka 2019-01-07 04:15 PSTHelpful (1)
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"Quality Associate"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Otsuka (More than a year)
Pros
There are some really wonderful people who work for the company.
Cons
Most managing tries to trick people into an interim position and will never promote or compensate you. Even is you get exceeds expectations for your year end review, HR is also involve with protecting a lower buget.
Advice to Management
The policy for employees to stay in a position for at least 1 year is not enforced for all and it does nothing but hold people back. Even after demonstrating the will to work beyond the job duties, there is no trust reward.
Otsuka 2019-01-09 08:18 PSTHelpful (1)
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"Lean"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Otsuka full-time
Pros
Benefits are pretty good, especially company match to 401(k) which is vested in 5 years. Work-Life balance changes based on supervisor.
Cons
Japanese company has been run very lean on resources even before the loss of their Billion $ drug. Work-Life balance can be really difficult, unwritten expectation is for you to be connected via personal mobile device outside of office hours.
Advice to Management
Better planning and systems integration would go a long way for this organization - do it right the first time so the business spends less time putting out fires.
Otsuka 2018-12-19 20:57 PSTHelpful (2)
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"Unethical"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Otsuka full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Not worth the salary they pay you. If you make too much they find bogus ways to get rid of you.
Cons
They do not care about employees or patients. It is a farce. Management stabs you in back. They do not follow their own stated values or mission. Do not go to work for them.
Otsuka 2018-12-30 07:26 PST![Otsuka Logo]()
"Director"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Otsuka full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Working at Otsuka you have the opportunity to learn and work on products and concepts that may expand beyond your primary role. Otsuka supports people internal mobility. You have the opportunity to wear many hats. You will never be bored
Cons
Because your role can expand over many activities your work load can be very heavy. Otsuka is a global company so your work hours can be expanded. Most people work well beyond 40 hours a week.
Advice to Management
Develop processes that promote a better quality of life
Otsuka 2018-11-16 07:23 PST
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