Poor management in midst of funding crisis - Anonymous employee IAVI Employee Review

3.0
31 Oct 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The people who worked here for many years were top-notch, passionate about the mission, incredibly dedicated and smart. They provided invaluable institutional knowledge and solid relationships with the scientific partners and communities IAVI served. Work-life balance was valued and supported. Pay and benefits were excellent.

Cons

Senior management is driving the org into the ground with awful decision-making in the midst of a funding crisis. They are letting their egos drive their decisions and they've laid off more than 100 valuable employees rather than temporarily reduce their exorbitant salaries at the top and/or eliminate unnecessary senior management positions and doomed programs.

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5.0
20 Aug 2023
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Pros

Interesting work, great mission Wonderful colleagues Opportunities for growth

Cons

Too much work Leadership doesn't say no to things and we take on too much Too many senior leaders

1.0
27 June 2026
Anonymous contractor
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Pros

Historically, a noble research mission which has now faded A dedicated staff most of whom have left due to the ongoing funding challenges and frustrations with poor management.

Cons

Very top-heavy organization Chaotic culture as a result of dealing with constant fire drills Ineffective and uninspiring CEO Unsustainable expense model Poor outlook due to funding crisis and deteriorating relationships with key funders Shocking lack of results/success for an organization that has received greater than $1B in funding and has existed for more than 25 years!

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