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Diverse employees at Ambry Genetics have rated Team, Office Culture, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Ambry Genetics have rated Team, Office Culture, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Ambry Genetics employees are 51% more likely to recommend Ambry Genetics as a great place to work
| 67% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 16% | Detractors |

Working at Ambry Genetics is rated highly by 537 employees, across various culture dimensions. Ambry Genetics employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Environment, and Executive Team categories, putting Ambry Genetics’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Ambry Genetics was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Ambry Genetics is rated A+
Last updated a month ago
Ambry Genetics ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 3493 Ambry Genetics employee reviews, 89% were positive. The remaining 11% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Ambry Genetics improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 89% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 11% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?They are open minded enough to allow the different parts of the company thrive and grow to meet their independent needs, but they are committed to setting goals that keep everybody focused on the same target.
What makes you most happy at work?Feeling like a positive part of history, playing a positive part in some of the hardest times of our client's patient's lives.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Inclusive work culture that promotes individual and collective growth.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Cutting down on projects. Hire enough people to handle all of the work.
Recently acquired by Tempus Labs, Ambry Genetics excels at translating scientific research into clinically actionable test results based on a deep understanding of the human genome and the biology behind genetic disease. We care about what happens to real people, their families, and the people they love. Our team is dedicated to providing them and their clinicians with deeper knowledge and fresh insights, so together they can make informed, potentially life-altering healthcare decisions.
Ambry Genetics was founded in 1999 and its current CEO is Tom Schoenherr. Since its inception 27 years ago, Ambry Genetics has grown to 800 employees.
Ambry Genetics’ mission is to empower individuals with advanced genetic testing solutions that transform healthcare and promote the health of people worldwide.
We believe in the power of people working together toward one goal, one purpose, and the power that lies within our walls to make a life-changing difference. We will not stop until human disease is understood.
| Headquarter | 1 Enterprise Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ambrygen.com |
| Founding Date | 1999 |
| Tel | 1-949-900-5500 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.ambrygen.com/careers |
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Ambry Genetics has 800 employees. 537 employees at Ambry Genetics have reviewed Ambry Genetics across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 537 Ambry Genetics employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Ambry Genetics are pleased with their total compensation at Ambry Genetics, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Ambry Genetics are extremely happy with their team. 537 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Ambry Genetics are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Ambry Genetics believe the environment at Ambry Genetics is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Ambry Genetics is comfortably fast. About 69% of the employees at Ambry Genetics work 8 hours or less, while 1% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Ambry Genetics are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Ambry Genetics is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Ambry Genetics employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.
At Ambry Genetics 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Ambry Genetics' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 516 Ambry Genetics employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 454 have said yes.
Ambry Genetics’s CEO Tom Schoenherr started in this role in 2021. Tom’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. With a high CEO score, Tom Schoenherr has won the Best CEOs in 2025. Ambry Genetics’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Legal department, employees in the Business Development department, and employees in the Sales department. However, Non-Binary employees, employees identified with Other ethnicities, and employees in the Admin department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Ambry Genetics’s competitors, Tom Schoenherr ranks right above Recombine CEO Alexander Bisignano. Under Schoenherr’s leadership, Ambry Genetics employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and the company’s Executive Team. Gender and Perks And Benefits are two areas, according to respondents, where Ambry Genetics could stand to see real improvement.
The Ambry Genetics Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Tom Schoenherr, SVP, Sales Mark Konopka, and Chief Financial Officer Michael Martinson
Tom Schoenherr CEO / President
Tom Schoenherr is responsible for the strategic, financial, and operational leadership of Ambry Genetics. Tom joined... read more
Mark Konopka SVP, Sales
Mark Konopka is an experienced sales leader with over a 20 year history of building world-class sales organizations – 15... read more
Michael Martinson Chief Financial Officer
Mike Martinson is the Chief Financial Officer of Ambry Genetics Corporation, where he manages the Company’s finances and... read more
Brigette Tippin Davis, PhD, FACMG Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Tippin Davis joined the company in 2011 and currently oversees Ambry's lab, reporting, and operations. She received... read more
Michelle Stover Smith General Counsel
Michelle Smith joined the company in 2016. Serving as the company’s Secretary and General Counsel, she is responsible... read more
Mickie Henshall Chief Business Officer
Mickie Henshall is the Chief Business Officer at Ambry Genetics. She is responsible for the corporate brand and... read more
Elizabeth Chao, MD, FACMG Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Chao is a Clinical Geneticist who is also board-certified in Clinical Molecular Genetics and first joined Ambry... read more
AJ Stuenkel VP, Clinical Diagnostics
AJ Stuenkel joined Ambry as a Genetic Counselor in 2011 and steadily advanced his career into management to become our... read more
Kelly Hagman, MS, CGC VP, Medical Affairs
Kelly Hagman joined Ambry as a Director of Genomic Services in 2009 and has grown her career overtime to become our VP... read more
537 employees at Ambry Genetics rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 1135 ratings) while 537 employees at Ambry Genetics rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 1054 ratings).
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $159k | $159k | 1st Percentile |
25th Percentile $208k | $208k | 25th Percentile |
50th Percentile $259k | $259k | 50th Percentile |
75th Percentile $259k | $259k | 75th Percentile |
100th Percentile $269k | $269k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Ambry Genetics score the company 80/100 across various culture categories, placing Ambry Genetics in the Top 20% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Ambry Genetics across various culture dimensions.
Our mission is to leverage the power and richness of our diverse employees and the communities we serve, to improve company performance, foster a productive and collaborative work environment, and build positive, sustainable change within communities facing health inequalities.
Ambry Genetics' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Paid Time Off is Ambry Genetics' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Ambry Genetics' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
What is Ambry Genetics address?
Ambry Genetics location is at 1 Enterprise
Who is the CEO of Ambry Genetics?
Ambry Genetics CEO is Tom Schoenherr, their score by employees is 84
What is Ambry Genetics eNPS?
The eNPS for Ambry Genetics is 51
How many employees work in Ambry Genetics?
Ambry Genetics has 800 employees
Who are Ambry Genetics competitors?
Ambry Genetics main competitors are Myriad Genetics, Recombine, Invitae