Does health really matter at sanofi-aventis? - Manager, GCP Sanofi Employee Review

1.0
Apr 6, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

They have a competetive compensation and benefit package. They have a good relocation package. If you can handle working here it is a big Pharma which looks good on your resume. Flexible work schedule most employees get Fridays off.

Cons

No transparency or communication between departments. Managment is not team oriented as to the organizational goals. Very separatist environment. Many legacy employees here cling to old processes long after they have been changed. It makes for a chaotic environment. Communication can be mixed depending on the source (line vs senior managment) and often is in conflict. Many proesses and rules are unwritten and leave employees without recourse if management changes or other written processes are ignored. It is best to keep good documentation in writing of any variances from written policy.

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Pros

work life balance, benefits, flexibility

Cons

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Recommend
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Pros

Extensive and active employee resource groups, strong leadership development opportunities, clear company mission, gig opportunities that support career development, strong employee support through the ombuds office and compliance help line, and stable company portfolio.

Cons

No work-life balance considerations with hybrid work model, contradictions in company mission compared to policies (i.e., target to reduce carbon emissions with employee commuting to office as one of the top 5 causes but yet still requiring employees to commute to office 3 days a week), some office sites are not conducive to in office productivity (not enough privacy or space), compensation package is not competitive for MA pharmaceutical companies, long-term incentives have almost no value once they are vested, health care benefits require employees to jump through hoops to maximize discounts or qualify for coverage of certain medications, and accountability for department leadership to follow the corporate leadership pillars is inconsistent across departments.

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