Great development opportunities, too much politics - Associate Director Sanofi Employee Review

4.0
Sep 28, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

I was at Sanofi for almost 5 years, and in that time I was able to transition through three different roles. I loved that my boss was so supportive of my development, helping me secure internal preceptorships and external certifications. If you're vocal about your passions and where you want to grow, Sanofi will probably support your learning, and they're very big on hiring and promoting from within.

Cons

Despite the emphasis on people development and internal hiring, promotions and role changes are often more dependent on politics than qualifications. There is a disappointing lack of transparency around the posting and recruiting of internal positions. If you don't have a certain level of seniority or haven't brown-nosed with the right people, you can forget about being tapped for openings, regardless of credentials.

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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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