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Q&A With Amgen Employees
Amgen employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at Amgen
I learn something new every day and it's amazing!
Good and refreshing. People is polite
Competitive compensation package hard to be beaten
Better product access to pharmacy benefit patients
The focus on building diverse teams to deliver to the patient
What it's like to work at Amgen
- Les employés de Amgen travaillent généralement 9.3 heures par jour
- Les employés de chez Amgen signalent que le rythme de travail est confortablement rapide
- Au cours d’une journée type, les employés de Amgen have 1 réunion
- 80% des employés de chez Amgen sont impatients d’interagir avec leur équipe tous les jours
- Les employés de Amgen prennent le plus souvent 20-30 congés payés et de congés de maladie chaque année
- 58% des employés chez Amgen déclarent qu’ils sont satisfaits de leur équilibre travail-vie personnelle
- Les employés de Amgen reçoivent généralement des commentaires précieux sur la façon de s’améliorer au travail une fois par mois
- 78% of Amgen employees call their work environment positif
Q&A With Amgen Employees
IDX: 0 TOT: 44
How secure do you feel at your job at Amgen?
Not very secure in this industry all together
OK
decently secure. The review process can still put an otherwise good employee on a PIP if their team members go above and beyond.
What do people at Amgen think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
CEO is linked and respected. Good at public relations, good at leading the company/ proactive planning, and providing a culture that is innovative, safety oriented, and steady.
Disconnected. Manage people from a spreasheet
Most think he's a banker only concerned about the $
Does Amgen drug test or do a background check?
Yes and polygraphs
Yes
How's the work pace at Amgen?
Fast
hectic, long working hours, expect to work extra from home because of timezone difference PST vs EST
How much and how often do raises happen at Amgen?
Not often...yearly, but amount has been substantially decreased across the board
once a year if you're above average. People fight for the same pool of money available. It gets nasty
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Amgen?
Oncology pipeline
IT org-chart, clear roles and responsibilities, California centric mentality
How much diversity is there among employees at Amgen?
Not enough women in leadership
diversity level is good
What unique perks and benefits does Amgen provide?
Great 401k
Good health benefits. Above average pay
What's the office layout like at Amgen?
"Office of the future" - think Airport Terminal
Open space - unassigned seating
What are your coworkers at Amgen like?
Most are great, intelligent, interesting people who are hard workers.
Motivated
What kinds of community outreach does Amgen participate in?
Walks, runs
How long after an interview at Amgen does it take to hear back?
Varies
How hard is it to get promoted at Amgen?
Difficult
What is the best perk or benefit that Amgen offers?
Summer and winter shutdown
What are you most excited about working at Amgen?
The company motivation to be innovative, to seek and try energy efficient ideas, and the autonomy my dept has in advancing building controls.
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at Amgen?
No suggestions
What interview questions does Amgen ask?
Star format
What benefits does Amgen provide?
Great 401k Restricted stock options Co. Car Wellness pay back
How do I do well in an interview at Amgen?
Prepare/know products and market
How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at Amgen?
Greuling
How long do the interviews usually take at Amgen?
Totally depends on the business unit and RSDs schedule
How does Amgen make decisions around promotions?
Leadership decides
What are the team outings like at Amgen?
Fun, philanthropic
How can I improve my chances of being hired at Amgen?
Advanced degree
What's the vibe like in the Sales dept at Amgen? How many hours are you working?
Good. 40+
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Should I work at Amgen?
50% of Amgen employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 25% are neutral and 25% would not recommend working at Amgen to their friends.
| 50% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passive |
| 25% | Detractors |
