VWR International Culture | Comparably
VWR International, LLC, headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
27
TOTAL
RATINGS
162

VWR International Company Culture

VWR International Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
A+
4.6/5

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

VWR International CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Manuel A.H. Brocke-Benz VWR International's CEO
Manuel A.H. Brocke-Benz
80 /100

Diversity at VWR International

Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-

Diverse employees at VWR International have rated Leadership, Retention, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

Women at VWR International

VWR International 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 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

27

VWR International employees are 27% more likely to recommend VWR International as a great place to work

50%Promoters
27%Passives
23%Detractors

Working at VWR International

Working at VWR International is rated highly by 27 employees, across various culture dimensions. VWR International employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Perks And Benefits categories, putting VWR International’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 20% compared to other companies in Philadelphia, PA. See below in detail how working at VWR International was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at VWR International

A+

Overall Company Culture at VWR International is rated A+

Last updated months ago

Top
5%

VWR International ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

VWR International Employee Reviews

Out of 10 VWR International employee reviews, 86% were positive. The remaining 14% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping VWR International improve their work culture.

86%
14%
Positive Reviews86%
Constructive Feedback14%

Positive Reviews From VWR International Employees

  • What makes you most happy at work?
    My customers are why I do my job. Helping them find good solutions is my #1 priority and they are what make my job worth doing.
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    The people I work with are great. I just wish there was better management.
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Positive VP's, always willing to go the extra mile.

Constructive Feedback From VWR International Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Compared to my colleagues my initial compensation package was lower.

VWR International Company Information

VWR International Company Overview

VWR International, LLC, headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania

VWR International Mission, Vision & Values

VWR International Mission Statement

We set science in motion to create a better world.

VWR International Values

Values The core set of principles that guide and focus the strategy Customer Centric. Everything we do begins with actively listening and collaborating with our customers. ... Innovation. We empower all employees to explore and contribute ideas that elevate our product and service solutions. ... Excellence. ... Respect. ... Accountability.

HeadquarterPhiladelphia, PA
United States of America
Websitewww.vwr.com/
Founding Date1852
Tel(161) 038-6170
Company StatusPublic

VWR International Competitors

VWR International competitors include QIAGEN, Sigma-Aldrich, Danaher, and Thermo Fisher Scientific. VWR International ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how VWR International compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    VWR International's Logo
    VWR International
    4.6/5
  2. #2
    QIAGEN's Logo
    QIAGEN
    4.3/5
  3. #3
    Sigma-Aldrich's Logo
    Sigma-Aldrich
    4.2/5
  4. #4
    Danaher's Logo
    Danaher
    3.8/5
  5. #5
    Thermo Fisher Scientific's Logo
    Thermo Fisher Scientific
    3.7/5

VWR International Employees

27 employees at VWR International have reviewed VWR International 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 27 VWR International employees give their leadership a grade of A-, or Top 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at VWR International are pleased with their total compensation at VWR International, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at VWR International are generally satisfied with their team. 27 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. Less than half believe the meetings at VWR International are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at VWR International believe the environment at VWR International is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at VWR International is comfortably fast. About 60% of the employees at VWR International work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at VWR International are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining VWR International - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Philadelphia, PA about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Philadelphia, PA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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.

VWR International KPIs and OKRs

At this moment no VWR International employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand VWR International's KPIs and OKRs.

AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

VWR International CEO & Leadership

VWR International CEO - Manuel A.H. Brocke-Benz

Manuel A.H. Brocke-Benz VWR International's CEO
80 /100

Manuel A.H.’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 Philadelphia, PA. Compared to VWR International’s competitors, Manuel A.H. Brocke-Benz ranks right above QIAGEN CEO Thierry Bernard. Under Brocke-Benz’s leadership, VWR International employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Perks And Benefits. Meetings and Diversity are two areas, according to respondents, where VWR International could stand to see real improvement.

VWR International Leadership

The VWR International Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Manuel A.H. Brocke-Benz, SVP CFO Greg Cowan, and Sr Vp & CIO George Gunther

  • Manuel A.H. Brocke-Benz  CEO / President

    Manuel A.H. Brocke-Benz CEO / President

    Manuel A.H. Brocke-Benz serves as the CEO / President of VWR International.

  • Greg Cowan SVP CFO

    Greg Cowan serves as the SVP CFO of VWR International.

  • George Gunther Sr Vp & CIO

    George Gunther serves as the Sr Vp & CIO of VWR International.

  • Jay Hexamer Senior Vice President of Education & Medical Research - Healthcare - Government

    Jay Hexamer serves as the Senior Vice President of Education & Medical Research - Healthcare - Government of VWR, part... read more

  • Jim Bramwell Senior Vice President, Strategic Partners

    Jim Bramwell serves as the Senior Vice President, Strategic Partners of VWR, part of Avantor. Jim started at VWR, part... read more

  • Robert Stecher Senior Vice President, Operations

    Robert Stecher serves as the Senior Vice President, Operations of VWR International.

  • Cal Schluter Senior Vice President and General Manager

    Cal Schluter serves as the Senior Vice President and General Manager of VWR International.

  • Christopher Adams Vice President, Business Development and Operations, Chemical Manufacturing

    Christopher Adams serves as the Vice President, Business Development and Operations, Chemical Manufacturing of VWR, part... read more

  • Nate Meyer Vice President, St. Louis Operations & Commercial, Biomanufacturing

    Nate Meyer serves as the Vice President, St. Louis Operations & Commercial, Biomanufacturing of VWR, part of Avantor.... read more

VWR International Salaries

How much does VWR International pay?

How much do people at VWR International get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at VWR International is $120,839, or $58 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,284, or $57 per hour.

At VWR International, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $221,692 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $47,081 annually. Average VWR International salaries by department include: Legal at $157,136, Sales at $142,476, Finance at $84,790, and Design at $117,564. Half of VWR International salaries are above $119,284.

9 employees at VWR International rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 25 ratings) while 8 employees at VWR International rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).

Salaries contributed from VWR International employees include job titles like Sales Rep. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from VWR International employees.

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$63k
$63k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$94k
$94k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$117k
$117k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$159k
$159k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$222k
$222k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$264k
$264k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$274k
$274k100th Percentile
$120,839*
Average Compensation
$119,284*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

VWR International Salaries by Department

Explore VWR International Salaries

Diversity & Inclusion at VWR International

Diverse employees at VWR International score the company 61/100 across various culture categories, placing VWR International in the Bottom 35% 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 VWR International across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

VWR International Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Office Perks

  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space

VWR International PTO

VWR International PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

VWR International Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, VWR International applied for 18 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

18
Total Applied
  • 100% Granted (18 out of 18)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 18)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 18)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 18)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let VWR International Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in VWR International on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
100%

Candidates By Location

Wilmington
50%
Other
50%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding VWR International

Who is the CEO of VWR International?

VWR International CEO is Manuel A.H. Brocke-Benz, their score by employees is 80

What is VWR International eNPS?

The eNPS for VWR International is 27

What is the salary for Email Marketer in VWR International?

Email Marketer average salary in the US is 81k

What are the salaries in the Admin in VWR International?

The average salaries for Admin in VWR International is 57k

Who are VWR International competitors?

VWR International main competitors are QIAGEN, Sigma-Aldrich, Danaher, Thermo Fisher Scientific

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