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Amgen Company Culture
Amgen Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.1/5
Amgen's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
A+CEO Rating
ACompensation
A-Environment
B+Happiness
B+Amgen CEO
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Robert Bradway
77 /100
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Diversity at Amgen
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Diverse employees at Amgen have rated Environment, Compensation, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Amgen
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at Amgen have rated Perks And Benefits, Environment, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Amgen 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?"Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
25
Amgen employees are 25% more likely to recommend Amgen as a great place to work
| 50% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 25% | Detractors |
Working at Amgen
Working at Amgen is rated highly by 358 employees, across various culture dimensions. Amgen employees are most satisfied about Perks And Benefits, CEO Rating, and Compensation categories, putting Amgen’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Amgen was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Amgen
B
Overall Company Culture at Amgen is rated B
Last updated 13 days ago
Top
25%
Amgen ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Amgen Employee Reviews
Out of 185 Amgen employee reviews, 81% were positive. The remaining 19% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Amgen improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 81% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 19% |
Positive Reviews From Amgen Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?I haven't given the direct interview but bypassed it
- What makes you most happy at work?I learn something new every day and it's amazing!
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They Understand in actual how technical things works, and brain need buffer time to process and rest to learn and re-learn and unlearn
Constructive Feedback From Amgen Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Low annual raises aren’t competiti
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?No consistency in payments across the same levels
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?It's a long process in which you have to interview with too many people. It's stressful and time-consuming.
Amgen Company Information
Amgen Company Overview
Amgen is one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies.
Amgen Mission, Vision & Values
Amgen Mission Statement
Amgen strives to serve patients by transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health or save lives. In everything we do, we aim to fulfill our mission to serve patients. And every step of the way, we are guided by the values that define us.
Amgen Values
- Be Science-Based
- Compete Intensely and Win
- Create Value
- Trust and Respect
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Amgen
We have demonstrated our commitment to environmentally responsible operations by reducing our impact on the environment in multiple areas of our global business. Sustainable operations are a wise investment, improving efficiency and creating value.
| Headquarter | One Amgen Center Drive Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.amgen.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1980 |
| Tel | 1-805-447-1000 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | AMGN |
| Jobs | careers.amgen.com |
| Social Sites |
Amgen Competitors
Amgen competitors include Celgene, Genentech, Genzyme, and Merck. Amgen ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Amgen 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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Amgen Employees
358 employees at Amgen have reviewed Amgen across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 13 days ago.
Overall, the 358 Amgen employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Amgen are pleased with their total compensation at Amgen, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Amgen are pleased with their team. 358 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Amgen are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Amgen believe the environment at Amgen is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Amgen is comfortably fast. About 51% of the employees at Amgen work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Amgen are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Amgen employees generally work 9.3 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Amgen report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Amgen have 0 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
80% of Amgen employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Amgen employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
50% of Amgen employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Amgen employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
78% of Amgen employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Amgen - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Amgen is that the company was prepared on their first day. Amgen employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 56% 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.
Amgen KPIs and OKRs
At Amgen 29% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Amgen's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 13 Amgen employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 5 have said yes.
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Amgen CEO & Leadership
Amgen CEO - Robert Bradway
77 /100
Robert’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 20% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Amgen’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Design department, employees in the Business Development department, and employees in the Engineering department. However, Asian or Pacific Islander employees, employees in the Operations department, and employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Amgen’s competitors, Robert Bradway ranks right below Merck CEO Rob Davis. Under Bradway’s leadership, Amgen employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and the company’s Compensation. Professional Development and Diversity are two areas, according to respondents, where Amgen could stand to see real improvement.
Amgen Leadership
The Amgen Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Robert Bradway, Executive Vice President of Research and Development Sean E. Harper M.D., and Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Global Medical John Tsai M.D.
Robert Bradway CEO / President
Mr. Robert A. Bradway, also known as Bob, has been the Chief Executive Officer of Amgen Inc. since May 23, 2012. Mr.... read more
Sean E. Harper M.D. Executive Vice President of Research and Development
Dr. Sean E. Harper , M.D., has been an Executive Vice President of Research & Development at Amgen Inc. since February... read more
John Tsai M.D. Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Global Medical
Mr. John Tsai, M.D. has been Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Global Medical at Amgen Inc. since May... read more
Esteban Santos Executive Vice President of Operations
Mr. Esteban Santos has been an Executive Vice President of Operations at Amgen Inc. since July 25, 2016. Mr. Santos... read more
Paul R. Eisenberg Senior Vice President of U.S. Medical
Dr. Paul R. Eisenberg has been Senior Vice President of U.S. Medical at Amgen Inc., since May 25, 2017 and served as its... read more
Alison Moore Senior Vice President of Process Development
Dr. Alison Moore serves as Senior Vice President of Process Development at Amgen Inc. and served as its Senior Vice... read more
Martin VanTrieste Senior Vice President
Mr. Martin VanTrieste has been Senior Vice President at Amgen Inc. since April 6, 2016. Mr. VanTrieste is responsible... read more
Raymond J. Deshaies Ph.D. Senior Vice President of Discovery Research
Dr. Raymond J. Deshaies, Ph.D., has been Senior Vice President of Discovery Research of Amgen Inc. since May 11, 2017.... read more
Steven K. Galson M.D., M.P.H Senior Vice President of Global Regulatory Affairs & Safety
Dr. Steven K. Galson, M.D., M.P.H., has been Senior Vice President of Global Regulatory Affairs & Safety at Amgen Inc.... read more
Amgen Salaries
How much does Amgen pay?
How much do people at Amgen get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Amgen is $128,885, or $61 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,153, or $56 per hour.
At Amgen, the highest paid job is a Director of Business Development at $283,000 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,112 annually. Average Amgen salaries by department include: Finance at $105,359, Operations at $83,006, Engineering at $127,551, and HR at $117,254. Half of Amgen salaries are above $118,153.
123 employees at Amgen rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 389 ratings) while 116 employees at Amgen rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 125 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Amgen employees include job titles like Product Manager, Art Director, Director of Business Development, and Director of IT. Comparably data has a total of 18 salary records from Amgen employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $71k | $71k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $93k | $93k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $118k | $118k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $168k | $168k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $226k | $226k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $248k | $248k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $283k | $283k | 100th Percentile |
$128,885*
Average Compensation
$118,153*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Amgen Salaries by City
Amgen Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Amgen
Diverse employees at Amgen score the company 59/100 across various culture categories, placing Amgen in the Bottom 30% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Amgen across various culture dimensions.
Diversity matters at Amgen. We believe that an environment of inclusion fosters innovation, which drives our ability to serve patients. Our global presence is strengthened by having a workforce that reflects the diversity of the patients we serve.,,To ensure our ongoing success, Amgen is committed to promoting and maintaining an inclusive, high-performing culture where all team members embrace and leverage each other's talents and backgrounds. Our commitment to diversity is articulated in our values and reflected in every part of the organization.,,Diversity and Inclusion at Amgen is about all employees taking responsibility for creating a welcoming, inclusive and productive work environment where all employees feel valued, regardless of their differences, and feel that they are able to contribute to their full potential.
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Amgen Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Amgen PTO
Amgen's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 67% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Amgen's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Amgen's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Amgen Careers
Amgen Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Amgen applied for 230 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 97% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Amgen unveil that 2 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 3 were withdrawn by Amgen after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
230
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 97% Granted (224 out of 230)
- <1% Denied (1 out of 230)
- <1% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (2 out of 230)
- 1% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (3 out of 230)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Amgen Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Amgen on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 45% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 14% | |
IT | 8% | |
Marketing | 7% | |
Sales | 7% | |
Other | 20% |
Candidates By Location
Los Angeles | 21% | |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco | 9% | |
New York City | 4% | |
Beverly Hills | 4% | |
Washington | 4% | |
Other | 58% |
Amgen Internship Program
We are committed to discovering and nurturing the talents of those who can contribute to our mission of serving patients. Through our internship and co-op programs, we share knowledge and build relationships with qualified students from a variety of majors.
Internship opportunities are available within most company functions throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico; including Research and Development, Marketing, Information Systems, Manufacturing and other challenging areas.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Amgen?
Product
Very Difficult67%
Somewhat Difficult33%
Not Difficult0%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships0%
Answered by 3 Product Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Amgen
What is Amgen address?
Amgen location is at One Amgen Center Drive
Who is the CEO of Amgen?
Amgen CEO is Robert Bradway, their score by employees is 77
What is Amgen eNPS?
The eNPS for Amgen is 25
What is Amgen revenue?
Amgen revenue is $23B
What is the salary for Senior Accountant in Amgen?
Senior Accountant average salary in the US is 93k
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