Cool technology but very poor management. Since Abbot purchase, company is rife with politics and extremely catty! - Anonymous employee Abbott Employee Review

2.0
21 Aug 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The MitraClip technology is cutting edge and has promise. It's a sexy product in the med device industry and definitely has positive clinical impact. Engineering group is saving grace.

Cons

Extremely political work environment. Poor management who value company loyalty over job competence. Few "A" quality players and sub-par clinical guidance from executives.

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
15 Jun 2026
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Pros

• Strong brand and market position • Talented individual contributors and subject matter experts sprinkled throughout the organization • Opportunity to work on products that impact many patients

Cons

These comments reflect experience within Abbott Diabetes Care. • Culture can feel political and risk-averse, with difficult issues often addressed indirectly rather than transparently • Decision-making is slowed by multiple layers of management, many of whom appear focused more on managing upward than enabling teams and execution • Long-tenured management structures can create limited accountability, discourage new ideas, and make modernization difficult • Some leadership styles feel hierarchical and dismissive of dissenting viewpoints, making it risky to challenge the status quo • Strategic thinking and decision authority are concentrated among a relatively small group of senior leaders, creating bottlenecks and limiting innovation • Office environments and ways of working often feel outdated compared to more modern organizations • Organizational responsiveness can be frustratingly low. Routine requests, decisions, and communications often require multiple follow-ups, creating unnecessary delays and reducing accountability • Promotions and performance assessments often lack transparency, leading employees to question whether advancement is based on impact, visibility, DEI, or internal relationships • Employees navigating significant career or life transitions may experience varying levels of support, visibility, and development opportunities, making career continuity and progression feel less predictable than they should be

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