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Vertex Pharmaceuticals

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Good total comp but terrible office politics and career progression - Research Scientist Vertex Pharmaceuticals Employee Review

2.0
7 Jul 2026
Recommend
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Pros

good benefits good RSUs decent total comp

Cons

too much politics that ruins work environment unless you also play their games terrible career progression

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5.0
8 Jul 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Passionate people working towards a common goal. Excellent leadership from the top down.

Cons

Process improvement sometimes for the sake of process improvement. Need to ensure ROI is there before things are overhauled

2.0
8 Jul 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good benefits and stability Exciting science and patient centric

Cons

There are many problems with leadership. It feels that at this point timelines and KPI is way more important than doing good science. I found it very frustrating to having to deal with leaders who won’t listen or actually don’t understand how bench work works. I spend too much effort making up stuff to fulfill KPI so it looks good on paper than producing high quality results

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