Pros
Interesting work and cutting edge science. Very short timeframe from bench to bedside compared with academia, which is exciting to see the science translate into patients. Strong company focus on having a positive impact on patient lives. Most of the staff are lovely to work with and very competent and productive. People are very willing to help if you need something (training, equipment, knowledge etc) compared with the often competitive/gatekeeping culture of academia. Flexible regarding working from home where the job role permits. Opportunities to learn new skills, techniques, and processes.
Cons
Redundancies and restructuring occurs fairly often with no/minimal warning or communication. This causes people to gossip and feel insecure in their role. Salaries were competitive but have now dropped due to no annual/cost of living pay increase for ~18 months. Workload and expectations can be very high at times, with staff often working at a higher level (in terms of skills and tasks) than their current role.