High stress and very demanding with terrible work culture. - Account Executive LARVOL Employee Review

1.0
17 Jan 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Able to build a strong network within the life sciences (pharmaceutical, biotech, etc) industry. Able to take on a variety of tasks not traditionally done by an sales professional (product development, recruitment. etc).

Cons

Disorganized onboarding and training (absent). Expectation to be available 24/7 and work extremely long hours. Expectation to take on a variety of jobs such as event management, product design, recruitment, etc. No SDR support, so the role is pure 100% prospecting your own deals. Lack of support from leadership on mission critical decisions.

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LARVOL Response
3y
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Let me start by saying that I am sorry to hear that your experience working at LARVOL left you feeling disappointed Thank you for highlighting the things you enjoyed while working here, it is great hear that you were able to build a strong network within life sciences industry while working here. and were able to take on and learn skills outside of your job description. The points you have shared offer some great insight, so thank you for bringing them to the forefront. We are aware that the start-up road isn’t always easy, as we grow we expect bumps in the road and our hope is that even with those bumps we are able to rally our teams to continue building strong products and an awesome culture. Our Sales roles require hunter mentality and strong prospecting skills. Our job ads and interview process highlight this requirement. I am sorry if you didn’t have a full understanding of this coming into the role. We are always working on trying to be better, we have a number of new projects in place at the moment to help us do just that. We’re sorry this was not a fit and hope you’ve now found a position where you can flourish and utilize your unique skills and abilities. Wishing you every success in your next steps - thank you for being a part of the LARVOL history.

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5.0
16 May 2024
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Pros

Good working environment. Flexibility in working.

Cons

They are paying very low salary

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LARVOL Response
2y
We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. It's great to hear that you found our working environment positive and enjoyed the flexibility we offer. Regarding salary, we understand its importance and continuously review our compensation packages to ensure they remain competitive within the industry. Your input is valuable, and we'll take it into consideration as we strive to enhance the overall employee experience. Thank you again for your review.
1.0
11 Feb 2026
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Pros

opportunities to travel and build relationships within the industry

Cons

This is, without question, the worst place I have ever worked. Leadership is the core issue. The CEO runs the company in an ego-driven, top-down manner where disagreement is seen as disloyalty. Decisions feel reactive, inconsistent, and often disconnected from market reality. There is little to no openness to feedback, and challenging ideas — even constructively — is not welcomed. The turnover rate on the sales team is extremely high, and after working there, it’s easy to understand why. Targets are set and changed arbitrarily, often without data or logic to support them. Expectations are unrealistic and then weaponized when they aren’t met. Despite the company being around for nearly two decades, leadership continues to hide behind the “startup” excuse to justify weekend messages, lack of boundaries, and constant pressure. There is no real work-life balance. You are expected to be available at all times. The culture is fear-based. Messaging around performance frequently centers on how easily you can be replaced. Instead of building a motivated, empowered team, leadership relies on intimidation. Morale is low, and most employees operate carefully to avoid triggering the CEO’s unpredictable reactions. HR, in my experience, was completely ineffective. It does not function as a neutral support system for employees. Concerns go nowhere, and there is no meaningful advocacy when issues involve leadership. You are essentially on your own. There were also serious concerns around financial stability. Compensation and payments were delayed, with explanations tied to the company being in financial trouble. That alone created a significant level of stress and uncertainty. The product itself feels outdated compared to competitors, despite constant internal claims that it’s best-in-class. There appears to be little real awareness of how far ahead other companies in the market have moved.

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