Great Benefits, Rewarding Work - Senior Scientist Amgen Employee Review

5.0
6 Mar 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great benefits - very generous vacation policy and benefits. They have two weeks of paid shutdown, one during the 4th of July weekend and the other between christmas and new year's, on top of vacation you accrue. The nice thing about the one week shutdowns - no emails or work related stuff to catch up on when you return!

Cons

Promotion criteria are not always fully transparent (and results in science depend on a bit of luck in addition to work)

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5.0
11 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Amazing company with great culture! All people are nice and willing to share their knowledge with you!

Cons

Networking has a lot of weight here, can be a bit overwhelming if you are introvert

2.0
17 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Work from home flexibility and the summer and winter shutdown periods are a nice benefit. Good health insurance.

Cons

Management style can be controlling and micromanaging with expectations that shift without clear communication. Employees are held to high standards but not always given the support or clarity needed to meet them. Performance concerns are documented quickly without full context being considered. Culture does not match the company’s public image.

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