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Crinetics Pharmaceuticals

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Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Reviews

3.1

51% would recommend to a friend

(20 total reviews)

R. Scott Struthers, Ph.D.

55% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 20 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Crinetics Pharmaceuticals employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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20 reviews
1.0
24 June 2026

CHAOS

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Smart team, you can bring your dog to the office

Cons

The biggest issue is the leadership culture. There is a significant amount of politics, particularly within the HR organization. Leadership often appears more focused on protecting territory and controlling information than fostering collaboration and transparency. This creates division within teams and discourages open discussion or healthy disagreement. The company would benefit from more experienced and confident leadership at the executive level. Too many decisions seem driven by personal dynamics rather than business needs, which leads to inconsistent priorities and organizational churn. The overall environment feels chaotic. Priorities change constantly, often with little explanation, making it difficult to execute meaningful long-term initiatives. Teams frequently shift focus from one "urgent" project to another, resulting in a lot of rework and limited progress on strategic objectives. Despite having ambitious goals, the company is extremely cost-conscious to the point where it can feel penny-wise and pound-foolish. There is often reluctance to invest in the people, systems, and processes necessary to support sustainable growth. If you enjoy structure, clear direction, and strong leadership, this may not be the right environment. If you thrive in ambiguity and are comfortable navigating politics, you may find opportunities to succeed.

2.0
28 May 2026

Run

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

They really like dogs and have some good beer on tap in the office

Cons

Arrogant, petty, toxic ELT that is more focused on advancing themselves than the mission. Horrible culture that is cruel and demeaning. A concerning lack of competence on the commercial side of the house - constant mission drift everywhere else.

5.0
20 Mar 2026

Deep Pipeline Brings Good Stability

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Deep pipeline gives stability in an industry that can see companies vanish overnight when their single program gets mixed results. Outstanding science from in house discovery consistently brings new development candidates to bear. Kind people throughout the company. Good equity offerings for new and existing employees.

Cons

Continuing maturity for the organization brings the challenges you would expect in a company that is growing rapidly. Lots of "firsts" for the company.

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