The Company that Humira Built - Program Manager AbbVie Employee Review

4.0
Oct 29, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Abbvie has fantastic resources for almost every position. I never had to worry about having data, software, vendor support or consulting services available to complete my projects. Being part of a large team also allowed me to take vacations and not worry that the project would collapse in my absence.

Cons

The company is tied to Humira. If something happens with the patent wall, then most of the high margin that provides funding for all the resources also goes away. There is also an undertone of a fear of failure. While there were great discussions about taking calculated risks, only take the risks that are guaranteed to pay off.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

Your experience is almost entirely dictated by your managers. Adherence to official policies is super variable. Site is relatively siloed from the rest of the company, top-heavy, and academic. Too many PhDs, not enough entry level development to support projects and execution. Sometimes a lack of clear leadership or direction and bizarre "old school" pharma opaque communication. Very limited, once yearly opportunities for promotion. Bizarre pay /compensation penalties for taking parental leave that saddles two different calendar years.

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