U.S. Food and Drug Administration Employee Reviews about "compared to industry"
79% would recommend to a friend
(13 total reviews)
Margaret Hamburg, M.D.
86% approve of CEO
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Updated Dec 2, 2023
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Return to all Reviews- 4.0Jul 26, 2021ReviewerCurrent Employee, more than 3 years
Pros
Good work-life balance, Health insurance and other benefits are decent
Cons
Salary is not competitive compared to industry Admin process is complex and slow
- 5.0Jun 9, 2019Division DirectorCurrent Employee, more than 8 yearsSilver Spring, MD
Pros
Extremely rewarding to be a public servant, make impactful decisions. Surrounded by dedicated and experienced scientists.
Cons
Pay is stagnant and low compared to industry for high qualified PhDs.
- 4.0Jul 20, 2012Anonymous EmployeeCurrent Employee, more than 3 years
Pros
flexible work schedule, and being quite independent on your work
Cons
salary is not competitive compared to industry peers
- 3.0Jan 26, 2013Division Director SecretaryFormer Employee, more than 8 yearsRockville, MD
Pros
Government pay and benefits were very good compared to private industry. This was the easiest job I have ever had and lots of free time on my hands. More employees than were necessary... More leave than you could possibly use....
Cons
Waste of taxpayers money. Period. I hear people complain about how they are so overworked their now and it makes me sick because of all the waste.
1 - 4.0Aug 25, 2022ChemistCurrent Employee, more than 3 years
Pros
Great work life balance for people with family
Cons
Low pay compare to industry
- 4.0Mar 10, 2022DirectorCurrent EmployeeRockville, MD
Pros
Great workplace and excellent environment
Cons
Less salary compared to industry
- 5.0Jul 1, 2019Anonymous InternCurrent Intern
Pros
Nice people and team to work with
Cons
Low pay compared to industry
- 3.0Feb 11, 2019ChemistFormer Employee, more than 3 years
Pros
- Good work life balance - Coworkers are very helpful
Cons
- Management is very poor with an extremely slow hiring process - Nepotism leads to less success - Low salary compared to industry
2 - 5.0Aug 7, 2020Manager, Regulatory Affairs Ad PromoCurrent EmployeeWashington, DC
Pros
flexibility, workload, culture are fantastic
Cons
compensation can be better especially compared to industry
- 3.0Aug 24, 2021IT Project ManagerCurrent Employee, more than 8 yearsRockville, MD
Pros
work life balance is great
Cons
low salary compared to the private industry
