Good company, good people, good science - Principal Scientist Sanofi Employee Review

5.0
Jul 10, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I have worked at multiple companies, and I would say that Sanofi is by far one of the best places I have worked at. The biggest strength about Sanofi is undoubtedly the people -- I have never been refused help, and people come together to help others complete projects when needed. I also relate to the "play to win" behaviors as part of the company evolution. In addition to the people, I think that the leaders are very approachable and down to earth. There are very little people who are immersed in their titles, and I have always been made to feel important and welcome. The company has great employee resource groups (ERGs) where you can get mentoring and expand beyond your current role. The science is decent, the R&D pipeline is good, with investment in multiple modalities, and the commercial lining of products is also good. Other than all these things, there is a sense of pride I feel when I say that I work for Sanofi. I have seen other reviews about the compensation and benefits, but they are decent. The 401k contributions is generous and the health insurance and dental insurance are good. Work life balance is very good.

Cons

Some aspects of bureaucracy can be a little frustrating, but it happens in every big pharma.

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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

You Learn a lot about GMP/Pharmaceutical Industry since its heavily regulated by the FDA. The pay is good for the position.

Cons

There are limited opportunities for career advancement, particularly for contractors. Training is generally restricted to the specific process equipment required for assigned tasks, with little opportunity for broader skill development. Additionally, the workplace culture can be challenging. Some long-tenured employees appear to feel entitled to treat others disrespectfully, creating a toxic work environment. Their seniority often seems to shield them from accountability, as concerns raised with management frequently go unaddressed. There also appears to be a lack of diversity and inclusion, which contributes to workplace microaggressions, disrespectful behavior, and an environment where not all employees feel equally valued or respected. There is limited opportunity for contractors being hired on a full time basis, they have to leave the company for six months before they can be hired back! No company benefits for contractors!

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