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DexCom Company Culture
DexCom Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.2/5
DexCom's Overall Culture is rated B+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
AOutlook
A-Compensation
B+Retention
B+Executive Team
BDexCom CEO
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Kevin Sayer
77 /100
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Diversity at DexCom
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at DexCom have rated Office Culture, CEO Rating, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Women at DexCom
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at DexCom have rated Team, Compensation, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
DexCom 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 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
20
DexCom employees are 20% more likely to recommend DexCom as a great place to work
| 51% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 18% | Passives |
| 31% | Detractors |
Working at DexCom
Working at DexCom is rated highly by 412 employees, across various culture dimensions. DexCom employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Outlook, and Compensation categories, putting DexCom’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in San Diego. See below in detail how working at DexCom was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at DexCom
B+
Overall Company Culture at DexCom is rated B+
Last updated a day ago
Top
20%
DexCom ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
DexCom Employee Reviews
Out of 346 DexCom employee reviews, 82% were positive. The remaining 18% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping DexCom improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 82% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 18% |
Positive Reviews From DexCom Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Quick. Interviewers seemed genuinely interested in me.
- What makes you most happy at work?Working with patients, helping providers
- What is the best part about your compensation package?401K/Roth, employee stock purchase plan and bonus.
Constructive Feedback From DexCom Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Fairness. Promotions. Communication. Training. Management
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?I do not know that
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Low pay compared to other companies
DexCom Company Information
DexCom Company Overview
Dexcom, Inc. empowers people to take control of diabetes through innovative continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems.
DexCom was founded in 1999 and its current CEO is Kevin Sayer. Since its inception 27 years ago, DexCom has grown to 6000 employees.
DexCom Mission, Vision & Values
DexCom Mission Statement
Empowering people to take control of diabetes.
DexCom Vision Statement
Dexcom, Inc. empowers people to take control of diabetes through innovative continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Dexcom has emerged as a leader of diabetes care technology. By listening to the needs of users, caregivers, and providers, Dexcom simplifies and improves diabetes management around the world.
DexCom Values
- Listen
- Serve with integrity
- Think big
- Be dependable
| Headquarter | 6340 Sequence Dr San Diego, CA 92121 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.dexcom.com |
| Founding Date | 1999 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | DXCM |
| Jobs | careers.dexcom.com/careers |
| Social Sites |
DexCom Competitors
DexCom competitors include Roche, Abbott, Medtronic, and Insulet Corporation. DexCom ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how DexCom compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
DexCom Employees
DexCom has 6000 employees. 412 employees at DexCom have reviewed DexCom across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a day ago.
Overall, the 412 DexCom employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at DexCom are generally satisfied with their total compensation at DexCom, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at DexCom are generally satisfied with their team. 412 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at DexCom are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at DexCom believe the environment at DexCom is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at DexCom is extremely fast. About 40% of the employees at DexCom work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at DexCom 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
DexCom employees generally work 9.8 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at DexCom report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
82% of DexCom employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
DexCom employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
60% of DexCom employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
DexCom employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a year
Feedback
A Day in the Life
66% of DexCom employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining DexCom - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining DexCom is that the company was very prepared on their first day. DexCom 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.
DexCom KPIs and OKRs
At DexCom 67% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of DexCom's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 8 DexCom employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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DexCom CEO & Leadership
DexCom CEO - Kevin Sayer
77 /100
Kevin’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 San Diego. DexCom’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with Entry Level experience, employees in the Operations department, and Asian or Pacific Islander employees. However, African American/Black employees, employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years, and employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to DexCom’s competitors, Kevin Sayer ranks right above Insulet Corporation CEO Patrick Sullivan. Under Sayer’s leadership, DexCom employee respondents are most happy about their Outlook and the company’s Compensation. Professional Development and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where DexCom could stand to see real improvement.
DexCom Leadership
The DexCom Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Kevin Sayer, Executive Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development Steven Pacelli, and Executive Vice President of Quality & Information Technology Donald Abbey
Kevin Sayer CEO / President
Kevin Sayer serves as the CEO / President of DexCom.
Steven Pacelli Executive Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development
Mr. Steven R. Pacelli, also known as Steve, has been an Executive Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development... read more
Donald Abbey Executive Vice President of Quality & Information Technology
Mr. Donald M. Abbey , also known as Don, has been Executive Vice President of Quality & Information Technology at... read more
Quentin S. Blackford Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Quentin S. Blackford has been Chief Financial Officer of DexCom, Inc. since September 1, 2017 and serves as its... read more
Andrew K. Balo Executive Vice President of Clinical, Regulatory and Global Access
Mr. Andrew K. Balo, also known as Andy, has been an Executive Vice President of Clinical, Regulatory and Global Access... read more
Peter Simpson VP of Advanced Technology
Peter Simpson serves as the VP of Advanced Technology of Dexcom. Peter started at Dexcom in February of 2016. Peter... read more
David Arida Vice President, Manufacturing Operations
David Arida serves as the Vice President, Manufacturing Operations of Dexcom. David started at Dexcom in March of 2016.... read more
Andy Balo VP, Regulatory/Clinical
Andy Balo serves as the VP, Regulatory/Clinical of DexCom.
Matt Dolan Vice President Corporate Development
Matt Dolan serves as the Vice President Corporate Development of Dexcom. Matt started at Dexcom in November of 2015.... read more
DexCom Salaries
How much does DexCom pay?
How much do people at DexCom get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at DexCom is $109,569, or $52 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $109,788, or $52 per hour.
At DexCom, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $225,347 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,010 annually. Average DexCom salaries by department include: Finance at $83,730, Admin at $58,464, HR at $116,418, and Engineering at $133,423. Half of DexCom salaries are above $109,788.
150 employees at DexCom rank their Compensation in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 449 ratings) while 141 employees at DexCom rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 148 ratings).
Salaries contributed from DexCom employees include job titles like Director of Engineering, Principal Engineer, Data Scientist, and Senior Developer. Comparably data has a total of 5 salary records from DexCom employees.
Last updated 10 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $64k | $64k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $88k | $88k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $109k | $109k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $158k | $158k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $210k | $210k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $268k | $268k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $269k | $269k | 100th Percentile |
$109,569*
Average Compensation
$109,788*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
DexCom Salaries by City
DexCom Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at DexCom
Diverse employees at DexCom score the company 71/100 across various culture categories, placing DexCom in the Top 30% 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 DexCom across various culture dimensions.
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DexCom Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
DexCom PTO
DexCom's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. DexCom's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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DexCom Careers
DexCom Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, DexCom applied for 41 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 78% were approved, 17% certified-withdrawn, and 5% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at DexCom unveil that 2 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 7 were withdrawn by DexCom after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
DexCom has a total of 6000 employees
41
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 78% Granted (32 out of 41)
- 0% Denied ( out of 41)
- 5% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (2 out of 41)
- 17% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (7 out of 41)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let DexCom Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in DexCom on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 36% | |
Marketing | 14% |
Candidates By Location
San Diego | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
Boston | 7% | |
El Cajon | 7% | |
Faribault | 7% | |
Chicago | 7% | |
Other | 21% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding DexCom
What is DexCom address?
DexCom location is at 6340 Sequence Dr
Who is the CEO of DexCom?
DexCom CEO is Kevin Sayer, their score by employees is 77
What are the salaries in DexCom
The average salary for employees in DexCom is 109569$
What is DexCom eNPS?
The eNPS for DexCom is 20
What is DexCom revenue?
DexCom revenue is $2B
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