Alere provides diagnostics and health management solutions for infectious, heart and cancer-related diseases and drug addicts. read more
Alere Company Culture
Alere Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.2/5
Alere's Overall Culture is rated F
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Manager
C-Diversity
DLeadership
DExecutive Team
D-Perks & Benefits
D-Alere CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Namal Nawana
49 /100
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Diversity at Alere
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Diverse employees at Alere have rated Manager, Leadership, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Alere
N/A
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterAlere eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-87
Alere employees are -87% more likely to recommend Alere as a great place to work
| 0% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 87% | Detractors |
Working at Alere
Working at Alere is rated below average by 9 employees, across various culture dimensions. Alere employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Alere’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 5% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at Alere was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Alere
F
Overall Company Culture at Alere is rated F
Last updated months ago
Bottom
5%
Alere ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterAlere Employee Reviews
Out of 3 Alere employee reviews, 100% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Alere improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 0% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 100% |
Constructive Feedback From Alere Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?If you were wise you would do a complete internal look at higher management and find leaders not followers.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Hr was not helpful at all when people were trying to throw me under the bus. Did not have my back as Hr confidentiality states.
Alere Company Information
Alere Company Overview
Alere provides diagnostics and health management solutions for infectious, heart and cancer-related diseases and drug addicts.
Alere Mission, Vision & Values
Alere Mission & Values
As part of Abbott, one of the largest diversified global healthcare companies, we are the world leader in rapid diagnostics at the point of care, with a focus on cardiometabolic disease, infectious disease, and toxicology.
| Headquarter | 51 Sawyer Road Waltham, MA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.alere.com |
| Founding Date | 1981 |
| Tel | (124) 456-9000 |
| Company Status | Public |
Alere Competitors
Alere competitors include Hologic, Epic Sciences, Express Scripts, and Beckman Coulter. Alere ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Alere compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Alere Employees
9 employees at Alere have reviewed Alere 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 9 Alere 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.
Employees at Alere are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Alere, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Alere are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 9 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an F. Less than half believe the meetings at Alere are effective, and less half look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Alere believe the environment at Alere is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Alere is moderate. About 25% of the employees at Alere work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Alere are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Alere - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Boston about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Boston employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% 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.
Alere KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Alere employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Alere's KPIs and OKRs.
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Alere CEO & Leadership
Alere CEO - Namal Nawana
49 /100
Namal’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Namal in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Boston. Namal Nawana’s employees rank Alere in the Bottom 35% for Manager, in the Bottom 15% for Leadership, and in the Bottom 10% for Executive Team. When compared to Alere’s competitors, Namal Nawana ranks below both Epic Sciences CEO Lloyd Sanders and Beckman Coulter CEO Scott Garrett.
Alere Leadership
The Alere Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Namal Nawana, VP of Clinical Operations Diane Wilson, and SVP, IT Infrastructure and Operations Thomas Morning
Namal Nawana CEO / President
Namal Nawana serves as the CEO / President of Alere.
Diane Wilson VP of Clinical Operations
Diane Wilson serves as the VP of Clinical Operations of Alere.
Thomas Morning SVP, IT Infrastructure and Operations
Thomas Morning serves as the SVP, IT Infrastructure and Operations of Alere, Inc.. Thomas started at Alere, Inc. in... read more
Michael Ansel Senior Vice President
Michael Ansel serves as the Senior Vice President of Alere.
Kris Larsen Senior Vice President
Kris Larsen serves as the Senior Vice President of Alere.
Steve Leisenring VP Finance, Toxicology Global Business Unit
Steve Leisenring serves as the VP Finance, Toxicology Global Business Unit of Alere.
Ann Dunlevy VP Clinical Operations
Ann Dunlevy serves as the VP Clinical Operations of Alere.
Robert Wittenstein Senior Vice President, Data Services
Robert Wittenstein serves as the Senior Vice President, Data Services of Alere, Inc.. Robert started at Alere, Inc. in... read more
Chris McConnell Vice President Finance & Accounting
Chris McConnell serves as the Vice President Finance & Accounting of Alere.
Alere Salaries
How much does Alere pay?
How much do people at Alere get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Alere is $104,655, or $50 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $105,897, or $50 per hour.
At Alere, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $217,247 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,384 annually. Average Alere salaries by department include: Finance at $79,444, Business Development at $105,400, Sales at $159,657, and Marketing at $108,562. Half of Alere salaries are above $105,897.
5 employees at Alere rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 17 ratings) while 5 employees at Alere rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Alere employees include job titles like Principal Engineer and Data Analyst. Comparably data has a total of 3 salary records from Alere employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $85k | $85k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $103k | $103k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $179k | $179k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $248k | $248k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $271k | $271k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $337k | $337k | 100th Percentile |
$104,655*
Average Compensation
$105,897*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Alere Salaries by City
Alere Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Alere
Diverse employees at Alere score the company 55/100 across various culture categories, placing Alere in the Bottom 20% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Alere across various culture dimensions.
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Alere Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Alere PTO
Alere's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Alere's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Alere Careers
Alere Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Alere applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
3
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (3 out of 3)
- 0% Denied ( out of 3)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 3)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 3)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Alere on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Engineering | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
San Diego | 67% | |
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Poway | 33% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Alere
What is Alere address?
Alere location is at 51 Sawyer Road
Who is the CEO of Alere?
Alere CEO is Namal Nawana, their score by employees is 49
What is Alere eNPS?
The eNPS for Alere is -87
What is the salary for Technical Support in Alere?
Technical Support average salary in the US is 88k
What are the salaries in the Operations in Alere?
The average salaries for Operations in Alere is 141k
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