A very dark shade of a once wonderful company... no hope left at this point... - Clinical Science Abbott Employee Review

1.0
16 Sept 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Some people- through professionals, good benefits, good salary,proximity to south bay, well connected to major cities. home of former blockbuster heart stent (xience)

Cons

Too many to list- some important ones; 1. Occupational health hazards- ergonomic injuries hushed up for years due to constantly demanding and leadership lacking professionals in management levels, surprized that CA health authorities have not taken notice 2. No pipeline. Risky business proposition product- with all eggs in one basket which is very likely to fail 3. Undeserving promotions (only 2 qualifications needed- lack of brain cells and ability to play golf or watch 49er games with management) 4. No accountability- when best employees were leaving and atmosphere was created to drive away the 'smart' folks- senior management cheered! 5. Absolute lack of ethics, morals and standards for >50% of employees. 6. Job descriptions; 80% time making stupid power point slides to make manager look good infront of senior management/important audience and explain to him and reherse with him the content(Must do- non negotiable); 15% some actual scientific work (optional), 5% push paper with blind eyes- required. You will loose your skills very fast and become Abbotized and no one will want you anyway then

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Pros

Work life balance is great

Cons

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2.0
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CEO approval
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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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