Integra LifeSciences Reviews

The current state of QA leadership within the company raises significant concerns. Despite their role, QA leadership appears to lack a proactive approach in supporting their subordinates, often advising to escalate issues without taking tangible steps towards resolution. Additionally, there is a notable lack of familiarity with established procedures, further hindering effective leadership. One critical issue is the refusal of QA leadership to access the NC and CAPA system. Moreover, during CAPA meetings, valuable time is consistently wasted on reiterating the details of the CAPA from the beginning, diverting focus from the primary purpose of the meeting. Another troubling aspect is QA leadership’s reluctance to assume the responsibility of signing off as the site quality lead. This reluctance places unqualified and untrained individuals in the position, potentially compromising the overall quality management at the site. Addressing these issues is paramount for the smooth functioning of the quality assurance department and the company as a whole. I recommend a thorough examination of these concerns and the implementation of corrective measures to ensure effective and knowledgeable leadership within the QA team.

Projects are regularly given insufficient resources and expected to succeed. When help is asked for, it is rarely given. Competent employees become overloaded and asked to make management-level decisions. Management runs fast and loose and as a result, avoidable and expensive errors get made. There is no harmonization across Integra locations and corporate management is out of touch with site operations and priorities. Integra introduces new products by purchasing companies, not by investing in R&D. The future of the Mansfield site as a design center for new products is uncertain at best, and the legacy Codman personnel have started to flee. Morale is at a low after recent firings of high performing site management, some of whom had been promoted recently by the same managers who turned around and fired them. There is no sense of stability or long-term vision. A review posted Dec 19 accurately summarized the culture as being intense, hostile, and at times inappropriate. Integra has a big culture problem. The worst bullying and demeaning behavior I experienced was from corporate management. If you are considering a job here: there are ways to improve your resume that won’t wear you down so completely.