They pay well, but it costs part of your soul - Information Systems Director Amgen Employee Review

3.0
7 June 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

They take care of their employees, particularly with respect to monetary compensation and benefits. Company's stated values are unexceptionable.

Cons

Company is prone to groupthink in some parts of the organization. If you are in one of them, organizational meetings are like Stalinist show trials.

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5.0
16 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good benefits for the full-time employees

Cons

Tight deadlines, projects require a lot of approvals to move forward

2.0
17 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Work from home flexibility and the summer and winter shutdown periods are a nice benefit. Good health insurance.

Cons

Management style can be controlling and micromanaging with expectations that shift without clear communication. Employees are held to high standards but not always given the support or clarity needed to meet them. Performance concerns are documented quickly without full context being considered. Culture does not match the company’s public image.

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