Seattle Genetics Reviews | Glassdoor
Seattle Genetics Reviews
Companies
  • Jobs
  • Companies
  • Salaries
  • Interviews

    Seattle Genetics Reviews

    Updated October 18, 2017
    55 reviews

    Filter

    Filter

    Full-timePart-time
    3.8
    StarStarStarStarStar
    Rating TrendsRating Trends
    Recommend to a friend
    Approve of CEO
    Seattle Genetics President and CEO Clay B. Siegall
    Clay B. Siegall
    33 Ratings

    55 Employee Reviews

    Sort: PopularRatingDate
    Pros
    Cons

    • Less work from home work and less holidays through out the year (in 4 reviews)

    • Senior management is pretty toxic, insulated, bullying, and micromanaging (in 4 reviews)

    More Pros and Cons

    1. Helpful (1)

      "Growing company with a great sense of purpose"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Seattle Genetics full-time

      Pros

      Seattle Genetics has grown to be one of the top biotech companies in the Seattle area. It is known as the place to be because it is a growing company with a great product and pipeline. The pay is fair and benefits are really good. The common thread across all departments is that everyone is very respectful of each other. Overall, it's one of the best and most productive work environments I've been in.

      Cons

      Contrary to the company name, Seattle Genetics is not actually located in Seattle. It is headquartered in Bothell which is about 25 miles north of Seattle proper.

      Advice to Management

      The CEO is too vested in the day to day sometimes. He needs to focus on the bigger picture/strategic decisions. The company should also be more open to flex time.

    2. Helpful (6)

      "Great science and corporate culture"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Bothell, WA
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Bothell, WA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Seattle Genetics full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      The CEO and upper management foster a company culture that is very patient focused. The work environment is supportive, and benefits are good. Great science, people are very passionate about the work, and there is a high amount of integrity in the way things are done.

      Cons

      It can take time to achieve upward mobility due a relatively low turnover rate. Career development is treated by some managers as a black box which the employee should have limited knowledge of.

      3. Join the Seattle Genetics team
      See Our Latest Jobs

    3. Helpful (8)

      "Great company with wonderful future...."

      StarStarStarStarStar
      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Senior Scientist in Bothell, WA
      Former Employee - Senior Scientist in Bothell, WA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Seattle Genetics full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      People, process, work ethic, development expertise, fun group gatherings and "competitions", incredible scientific minds

      Cons

      RA's viewed as expendable commodities.......the threat that they can be "easily replaced" is always thick in the air.

      Advice to Management

      All scientists are not capable of properly managing and training people.......hire only those who can.....only then will you create an overall team with incredible partnerships and trust.

    4. "SeaGen Review"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Clinical Operations in Edmonds, WA
      Current Employee - Clinical Operations in Edmonds, WA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Seattle Genetics (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great benefits, good company culture, and great employees

      Cons

      Lack of comradery with other departments

    5. "Great company!"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at Seattle Genetics full-time

      Pros

      Excellent benefits, hardworking professionals who also have a good time.

      Cons

      growing rapidly, losing some of the early culture

    6. "Good intern experience"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      Pros

      Nice working environment and good co-workers

      Cons

      Seattle is a small biopharm industry.

      Advice to Management

      Involve more people outside seattle area

    7. "Summer Internship"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends

      Pros

      Nice people, comfortable environment, many activities were held for interns, including bubble soccer, a tour to lake, BBQ and etc. Supervisors are knowledgeable and responsible.

      Cons

      A little bit too short, wish it can last longer. Since there is not enough space for every intern in the buildings, our office is in trailers next to the buildings and it is kind of far to walk back and forth.

    8. "Great Environment"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Bothell, WA
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Bothell, WA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at Seattle Genetics (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Passion for helping patients drives most to achieve their best.

      Cons

      Currently looking at flexible work arrangements, but it might be a while before it is implemented.

    9. Helpful (3)

      "biostatistician entry level"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Statistician in Bothell, WA
      Current Employee - Statistician in Bothell, WA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Seattle Genetics (Less than a year)

      Pros

      The work life balance in Seagen is good. Could learn a lot of knowledge from the colleagues. A lot of meetings with people from different functions.

      Cons

      First, the green card application starts only after H1B being selected. Second, cannot work from home, on site only. But WFH is currently being discussed. It should be flexible in the future.

      Advice to Management

      Manage system is good. The managers are really nice. But do not have the new employee training. Hope in the future will be better.

    10. "Cancer research internship program over the summer"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Seattle Genetics full-time

      Pros

      Valuable experience for someone interested in a cancer research laboratory or going to graduate school.
      Everyone is very friendly and loves what they do.

      Cons

      Not actually in Seattle. But rather in Bothell, WA

    Showing 55 of 61 reviews
    Reset Filters