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      4.2

      84% would recommend to a friend

      (659 total reviews)
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      David Loew

      87% approve of CEO

      80% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.2

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.2

      Compensation and benefits

      4.1

      Culture & values

      4.0

      Work/Life balance

      3.9

      Senior management

      3.8

      Career opportunities

      IPSEN has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 659 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The IPSEN employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutique et biotechnologie industry (3.5 stars).

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      659 reviews
      1.0
      Mar 20, 2026

      Do not recommend

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Struggling to find words to say anything nice about this company

      Cons

      The company struggles with ineffective and inconsistent HR practices around career development and promotion. There is no clear career path, and performing well in your role does not guarantee progression. In many cases, employees are expected to invent new roles to be considered for promotion. Although HR policies and promotion criteria formally exist, they are not applied equally. Some employees are promoted frequently, while others receive little recognition regardless of performance, creating a perception of favoritism and informal networks influencing advancement. Communication from HR and leadership is unclear, expectations are not well defined, and good work is often undervalued. This inconsistency negatively impacts morale, fairness, and long‑term engagement.

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      IPSEN Response
      2mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are truly sorry to read that your experience has not met your expectations, especially after so many years with the company. We sincerely appreciate the commitment and contributions of long tenured team members, and we take your comments seriously. We can only encourage you to reach out to your HRBP as well as to your direct manager, ask for individual feedback on your individual performance and share your career interests as well as development needs. At Ipsen, we strive to provide clear development opportunities, transparent processes, and a fair and consistent employee experience across the organization. While we recognize that we can always improve, many initiatives and tools are in place to strengthen career development, clarify progression pathways, and ensure greater consistency in our talent practices globally. As a first step, we invite you to join our annual “Season of Development” next month. Thank you again for sharing your perspective — it helps us continue building a stronger, more transparent, and more engaging workplace for everyone.
      5.0
      Mar 2, 2026

      Lead end‑to‑end CMC strategy, drive PD milestones, and ensure DD&I excellence as a trusted CMC SME

      Senior director, cmc lead
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Ipsen continues to offer a mission‑driven environment where teams are genuinely committed to improving outcomes for patients and society, and that sense of purpose shows up in the day‑to‑day culture. Collaboration across functions is strong, and there are meaningful opportunities to contribute to strategy, development, and cross‑functional problem‑solving. We have an amazing team filled with valuable talents.

      Cons

      The pace of change and evolving priorities can sometimes create ambiguity, and some processes still require tighter alignment to reduce friction and improve consistency. Development pathways and communication around long‑term strategy can feel uneven depending on the team. However, Ipsen remains a place where impact, collaboration, and purpose are real strengths, with room to continue strengthening operational clarity and consistency as the organization grows, which is an achievement.

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