Q&A With AbbVie Employees
At AbbVie, we realize that greatness doesn't happen in a bubble. It takes all of us learning and growing together to make a difference. We empower our employees to be their best selves — not just at work, but in everyday life. As a member of the AbbVie family, you are part of a culture that values work-life integration, professional development, community service and collaboration.
How employees describe working at AbbVie
Good, they have great offices and great medicine.
My team is filled with fun, kind, authentic people.
Great culture, benefits, competitive pay and work life balance. Not much to complain about.
Quality, Consistency, research, dedication, safety
The company is inclusive and All For One until it is convenient; Contractors are excluded and ignored for their work in cases where it is an employee-only situation. No paid holidays, can't use the bank, no discounts, and overlooked for hiring opportunities.
What it's like to work at AbbVie
- AbbVie employees generally work 9.3 hrs a day
- Employees at AbbVie report the work pace is comfortably fast
- 86% of AbbVie employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- 80% of AbbVie employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- AbbVie employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
- 77% of AbbVie employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With AbbVie Employees
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What benefits does AbbVie provide?
All normal benefits.
What's the office vibe like at AbbVie?
There are different buildings so it is dependent. Some buildings are very corporate feeling and new and others are a little more casual. There are also manufacturing and lab areas.
What part of AbbVie's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
Top Employee Response
Everything is doing well right now, even with looming patent expiration.
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at AbbVie?
Top Employee Response
Overall, I think the business units need to engage each other more. We deal with situations after the fact, when simple communication would have fixed the situation before it was ever a problem.
What do people at AbbVie think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
Top Employee Response
Generally, high opinion, although the next few years will be the real test. I do not have a lot of confidence in him going forward. I think we need younger leadership.
How's the work life balance at AbbVie?
Fair. Overall, no complaints, but everything will always be driven by your manager.
What's the interview process like at AbbVie?
Top Employee Response
You will need to provide more details on the job type you are going for. All the departments have very different styles of interviewing. Some include hands-on work, some presentations, others will ask you specific regulatory questions. It is all dependent on the grade level of the job and what function you are interviewing with.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation at AbbVie?
Top Employee Response
Not at market level for specific field
Do home office employees receive company cars?
What do employees at AbbVie think about their benefits?
AbbVie employees rate their overall benefits an A+ and most of them think the perks are Good. 82% of AbbVie employees say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees also get 15-20 days of paid vacation, and most of the employees believe the cash value of their benefits is $1500 - $2500/mo.
How's career growth and advancement at AbbVie?
78% of the same employees also feel like AbbVie is invested in their career growth. On average, majority of employees have a mentor to help them navigate their career at AbbVie.
How are the managers at AbbVie?
AbbVie employees rate their manager an A or 78/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. Most of the employees (50%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
What's the pay like for employees at AbbVie?
AbbVie employees rates their pay and overall compensation an A- or 75/100. 62% of employees believe they are paid fairly and 100% of employees get raises every year.






