Great people, cut-throat business - Senior Process Engineer Amgen Employee Review

4.0
13 June 2019
Recommend
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Pros

The people I worked with at Amgen were some of the smartest in the biotech industry. At first, before the black box label issues, the company was very generous. Chips in the breakroom, nice teas, generous travel budget.

Cons

After the black box label, the tea was cut, no plants, no chips, and layoffs. Additionally, in 2014 - 2016 they tightened the belt further by closing two sites and getting rid of anyone with history.

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5.0
25 June 2026
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Pros

Meaningful Work, performance-based bonuses, and bi-annual company shutdowns

Cons

Internal advancement can be difficult or take a long time

3.0
24 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Excellent compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities. Strong investment in innovation, patient-focused mission, and world-class manufacturing capabilities. The New Albany site offers exposure to complex biologics operations, large-scale capital projects, and opportunities to work alongside talented and dedicated professionals committed to delivering medicines to patients.

Cons

The culture and leadership experience became increasingly inconsistent during the last year. Decision-making often lacked transparency, priorities shifted frequently, and employee feedback did not always appear to be valued. The people-centered culture that attracted many long-tenured employees seemed to drift, resulting in reduced trust, lower engagement, and increased organizational uncertainty.

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