Otsuka Reviews

3.9

75% would recommend to a friend

(619 total reviews)

Tarek Rabah

70% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

Otsuka has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 619 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Otsuka employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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619 reviews
3.0
21 June 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Otsuka overall is a great company to work for as long as you are aware that many people aren't your friend. You will gain great experience and work with some amazing coworkers but it comes with a catch. The product pipeline is decent and has its space in the industry. Great opportunity if offered. Take advantages of the resources and opportunities available at your fingertips to move on to a better opportunity as you most likely will not be promoted without pulling teeth.

Cons

There are many toxic and insecure managers with a point to prove who will smile in your face but screw you over at the first chance they get. I guess that is not uncommon for big Pharma in general. Just watch your back. To some of them it is a game on getting others fired or blocking a promotion due to their own insecurities. I was not fired myself but I have seen firsthand some "leaders" intentionally mislead their subordinates to get them fired. Let's not get started on the antiquated managers who are stuck in 2002.

2.0
20 Jan 2018

Otsuka - OPEL

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

OPEL - Europe HQ, the external location is beautiful. That's about it!

Cons

The worst company I ever worked for, people are fake and the culture is slavery like. There's no appreciation for friendly and hard working people and they tend to pile the pressure on the kind and innocent individuals who are not outspoken. Many of the employees get sacked without any reason hence, leading to cover for them for several months until they find someone suitable. This leads to mental stress and no work life balance. It looks very posh outside and the inside 'innovation' area although it's just for show!! BEWARE OF OTSUKA - OPEL

1.0
5 July 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

there are really none to speak of. Salary is OK, benefits average. Lot's of vacation days, but don't expect to be able to actually use them.

Cons

Senior leadership has no vision, claim to be innovators, but are really following the pack. Work life balance is very, very bad. It is not how you perform it is who you kiss up to. HR department is a disaster. It seems just about everyone has a directory title, but no direct reports or department. IT department has been a mess since last CIO left the company. The company depends on contractors and in some cases they get better treatment and opportunities then the direct hires. Very high turnover rate, causes heavy workload on those who are staying.

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