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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Shire Pharmaceuticals have rated Team, Work Culture, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Shire Pharmaceuticals employees are -13% more likely to recommend Shire Pharmaceuticals as a great place to work
| 37% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at Shire Pharmaceuticals is rated below average by 21 employees, across various culture dimensions. Shire Pharmaceuticals employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting Shire Pharmaceuticals’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Shire Pharmaceuticals was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Shire Pharmaceuticals is rated D
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Shire Pharmaceuticals ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 43 Shire Pharmaceuticals employee reviews, 56% were positive. The remaining 44% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Shire Pharmaceuticals improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 56% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 44% |
What did you like most about the interview process?One on one with manages
What makes you most happy at work?The employees are great to with with
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?People are honest and helpful
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Promotions, salary increase, career growth
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?The pay does not reflect the workload performed.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Growth opportunity to keep people motivated
At Shire, we are champions for people around the world who are struggling with rare diseases – they are at the center of everything we do.
| Headquarter | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.shire.com/ |
| Company Status | Private |
Shire Pharmaceuticals competitors include GSK, Takeda, and Baxter Healthcare Inc. Shire Pharmaceuticals ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Shire Pharmaceuticals compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

21 employees at Shire Pharmaceuticals have reviewed Shire Pharmaceuticals 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 21 Shire Pharmaceuticals 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 Shire Pharmaceuticals are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Shire Pharmaceuticals, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Shire Pharmaceuticals are generally satisfied with their team. 21 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. Less than half believe the meetings at Shire Pharmaceuticals are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Shire Pharmaceuticals believe the environment at Shire Pharmaceuticals is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Shire Pharmaceuticals is comfortably fast. About 53% of the employees at Shire Pharmaceuticals work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Shire Pharmaceuticals are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Shire Pharmaceuticals is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Shire Pharmaceuticals employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Shire Pharmaceuticals' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Shire Pharmaceuticals employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Flemming’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Flemming in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Flemming Ornskov’s employees rank Shire Pharmaceuticals in the Top 50% for Manager, in the Bottom 45% for Compensation, and in the Bottom 45% for Team. Ornskov is generally unpopular with Shire Pharmaceuticals employees, but ranks especially low with Male employees, and by employees with 1 to 3 Years experience and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, Female employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Shire Pharmaceuticals’s competitors, Flemming Ornskov ranks below both Baxter Healthcare Inc CEO Sunitha Iyer and Takeda CEO Christophe Weber.
The Shire Pharmaceuticals Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Flemming Ornskov, VP Sales Bob Vogel, and VP - Alliance Management bob ward
Flemming Ornskov CEO / President
Flemming Ornskov serves as the CEO / President of Shire Pharmaceuticals.
Bob Vogel VP Sales
Bob Vogel serves as the VP Sales of Shire Pharmaceuticals.
bob ward VP - Alliance Management
bob ward serves as the VP - Alliance Management of Shire Pharmaceuticals.
John Caminis VP Development
John Caminis serves as the VP Development of Shire Pharmaceuticals.
Joseph Rogus Vice President Tech Ops
Joseph Rogus serves as the Vice President Tech Ops of Shire Pharmaceuticals.
Luke Beshar CFO
Luke Beshar serves as the CFO of Shire Pharmaceuticals.
Michael Grace Senior Director
Michael Grace serves as the Senior Director of Shire Pharmaceuticals.
Ralph Faluotico Vice President, Quality
Ralph Faluotico serves as the Vice President, Quality of Shire Pharmaceuticals.
Sally Walker Senior Director, Project Management
Sally Walker serves as the Senior Director, Project Management of Shire Pharmaceuticals.
How much do people at Shire Pharmaceuticals get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Shire Pharmaceuticals is $87,942, or $42 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $103,340, or $49 per hour.
At Shire Pharmaceuticals, the highest paid job is a Sales Rep at $115,882 annually and the lowest is a Bookkeeper at $41,805 annually. Average Shire Pharmaceuticals salaries by department include: Design at $72,277, Customer Support at $58,682, Admin at $53,302, and Operations at $83,786. Half of Shire Pharmaceuticals salaries are above $103,340.
16 employees at Shire Pharmaceuticals rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 54 ratings) while 14 employees at Shire Pharmaceuticals rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 17 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $61k | $61k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $81k | $81k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $101k | $101k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $164k | $164k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $260k | $260k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $312k | $312k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $344k | $344k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Shire Pharmaceuticals across various culture dimensions.
Shire Pharmaceuticals' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Shire Pharmaceuticals' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 34% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Shire Pharmaceuticals' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Shire Pharmaceuticals applied for 7 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 57% were approved.
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Who is the CEO of Shire Pharmaceuticals?
Shire Pharmaceuticals CEO is Flemming Ornskov, their score by employees is 54
What is Shire Pharmaceuticals eNPS?
The eNPS for Shire Pharmaceuticals is -13
What is the salary for Sales Rep in Shire Pharmaceuticals?
Sales Rep average salary in the US is 116k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in Shire Pharmaceuticals?
The average salaries for Business Development in Shire Pharmaceuticals is 100k
Who are Shire Pharmaceuticals competitors?
Shire Pharmaceuticals main competitors are GSK, Takeda, Baxter Healthcare Inc