good bye TC! - Senior Scientist Targacept Employee Review

3.0
3 Sept 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good scientists, nice people, good salaries, benefits, etc.

Cons

Management didn't know how to run a pharma company- they came out of Big Tobacco and retained that mentality. HR department wielded far too much power.

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5.0
20 Oct 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Wonderful environment, benefits, pay, time off!

Cons

unstable biopharmaceutical industry with unpredictable clinical trial outcomes

4.0
19 Mar 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The culture and the people are wonderful. Focus has always been the accomplishment of strategic goals and rewarding the effort.

Cons

In a science-based industry, individuals who are scientific experts and leaders are not necessarily meant to be placed in management roles. The skill set is very different, and ineffective managers create many personnel issues.

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