Atara Biotherapeutics is a drug development company focused on developing innovative therapies for patients with debilitating diseases. read more
Atara Biotherapeutics Company Culture
Atara Biotherapeutics Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.2/5
Atara Biotherapeutics' Overall Culture is rated F
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Manager
D+CEO Rating
DExecutive Team
DLeadership
DHappiness
D-Atara Biotherapeutics CEO
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Isaac Ciechanover
60 /100
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Working at Atara Biotherapeutics is rated below average by 3 employees, across various culture dimensions. Atara Biotherapeutics employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Team have the most room for improvement, putting Atara Biotherapeutics’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 5% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Atara Biotherapeutics was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Atara Biotherapeutics
F
Overall Company Culture at Atara Biotherapeutics is rated F
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Atara Biotherapeutics ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterAtara Biotherapeutics Employee Reviews
Out of 6 Atara Biotherapeutics employee reviews, 20% were positive. The remaining 80% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Atara Biotherapeutics improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 20% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 80% |
Positive Reviews From Atara Biotherapeutics Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Comparable to other biopharma, but nothing that stands out
Constructive Feedback From Atara Biotherapeutics Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Do not feel I was offered a fair compensation package at first, felt like it was a “low ball offer” and turned them down at first, in retrospect I should have refused the second offer
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?See no way to improve, company likely not to succeed
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Toxic, culture of favoritism and not based on trust or respect
Atara Biotherapeutics Company Information
Atara Biotherapeutics Company Overview
Atara Biotherapeutics is a drug development company focused on developing innovative therapies for patients with debilitating diseases.
| Headquarter | 2659 Townsgate Road, Suite 236 Thousand Oaks, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | atarabio.com |
| Founding Date | 2012 |
| Tel | (805) 309-0888 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | ATRA |
Atara Biotherapeutics Employees
3 employees at Atara Biotherapeutics have reviewed Atara Biotherapeutics across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 3 Atara Biotherapeutics employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Overall, employees at Atara Biotherapeutics are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 3 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an F. Less than half believe the meetings at Atara Biotherapeutics are effective, and less half look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
Joining Atara Biotherapeutics - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Atara Biotherapeutics KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Atara Biotherapeutics employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Atara Biotherapeutics' KPIs and OKRs.
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Atara Biotherapeutics CEO & Leadership
Atara Biotherapeutics CEO - Isaac Ciechanover
60 /100
Isaac’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Isaac in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 20% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Isaac Ciechanover’s employees rank Atara Biotherapeutics in the Bottom 25% for Manager, in the Bottom 15% for Executive Team, and in the Bottom 15% for Leadership.
Atara Biotherapeutics Leadership
The Atara Biotherapeutics Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Isaac Ciechanover, Executive VP & CFO John McGrath Jr., and Executive VP of R&D and Chief Scientific Officer Christopher Haqq M.D., Ph.D.
Isaac Ciechanover CEO / President
Isaac Ciechanover serves as the CEO / President of Atara Biotherapeutics.
John McGrath Jr. Executive VP & CFO
Mr. John F. McGrath, Jr. has been the Chief Financial Officer of Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. since January 2013 and has... read more
Christopher Haqq M.D., Ph.D. Executive VP of R&D and Chief Scientific Officer
Dr. Christopher M. Haqq, also known as Chris, M.D., Ph.D. has been Chief Scientific Officer and Executive Vice President... read more
Gad Soffer Executive VP & Chief Strategy Officer
Mr. Gad Soffer has been Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President at Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. since October... read more
Joseph Newell Executive VP & Chief Technical Operations Officer
Mr. Joseph Newell also known as Joe, has been Chief Technical Operations Officer and Executive Vice President of Atara... read more
Kanya Rajangam M.D., Ph.D. Senior VP & Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Kanya Rajangam, M.D., Ph.D. has been Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc.... read more
Manher Joshi M.D. Senior Vice President of Global Medical Affairs
Dr. Manher Joshi, also known as AJ, M.D. serves as Senior Vice President of Global Medical Affairs at Atara... read more
Derrell D. Porter M.D. Senior VP & Global Commercial Head
Dr. Derrell D. Porter, M.D. has been Senior Vice President and Global Commercial Head at Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc.... read more
Heather D. Turner J.D. Executive VP, General Counsel, Secretary & Head of Portfolio Strategy
Ms. Heather D. Turner, J.D., has been General Counsel and Secretary of Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. since July 2015 and... read more
Diversity & Inclusion at Atara Biotherapeutics
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Atara Biotherapeutics across various culture dimensions.
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Atara Biotherapeutics PTO
Atara Biotherapeutics PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Atara Biotherapeutics applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
1
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (1 out of 1)
- 0% Denied ( out of 1)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 1)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Atara Biotherapeutics on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Legal | 40% | |
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Admin | 20% | |
Engineering | 20% | |
IT | 20% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 60% | |
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Uniontown | 20% | |
Other | 20% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Atara Biotherapeutics
What is Atara Biotherapeutics address?
Atara Biotherapeutics location is at 2659 Townsgate Road, Suite 236
Who is the CEO of Atara Biotherapeutics?
Atara Biotherapeutics CEO is Isaac Ciechanover, their score by employees is 60
What is Atara Biotherapeutics eNPS?
The eNPS for Atara Biotherapeutics is -50
Who is Atara Biotherapeutics leadership?
John Mcgrath Jr., Christopher Haqq M.d., Ph.d. & Gad Soffer are part of Atara Biotherapeutics leadership, Isaac Ciechanover is the CEO
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