IPSEN reviews

Someone already mentioned it here, most of the company is mates hired by mates. So if you are not part of the group, you will not get far. There is no real promotions and room to improve, unless you ask for it. Meaning that if you keep quiet and do your job, you will never get promoted. On the other hand, people who just talk and don't do much will get relly far, just because they know who to smille at and get overexcited about everything they saying. If a majority of your team is in another country (France), you won't be included in most of the discussions or planning, or if you are included they will just send you a 10 days worth of emails, that are all in French and ask you to replay. HR is terrible, if you complain of being mistreated or bullying, it will probably be you leaving the company.

Interview process was slow with very little communication in between meetings. I had 3 interview processes running in parallel and Ipsen was my first choice. However if another offer had been forthcoming sooner I may have taken it. With the move from Slough to Paddington imminent, "new hires" since last September don't receive the allowances for travel and parking, which is offered to existing employees. Bit stingy in my opinion. We are all incurring massive commuting and parking charges daily. New Paddington offices, you are offered a £12.50 day allowance on Just Eat but it is very limited (3 vendors) and very restricted for those with serious food allergies and intolerances.