eResearch Technologies Employee Reviews for Systems Architect

"Typical dot-com which relies more on appearance than substance."

What do you like about working at eResearch Technologies?

"The individual contributors and team members are seriously concerned with doing the right thing and making the environment work."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be aware that you will be, if hired, expected to be available 24x7x365, with little authority to make the right decisions, but have to assume responsibility for the outcome, and be second guessed continuously."

What don't you like about working at eResearch Technologies?

"Management of the company is based on micromanagement and chaotic decisions made in the heat of battle, without clear ownership (but assigning of responsibility and blame should things go wrong)."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Consider that because a person may be technically competent, it does not mean that their emotional or human relationship qualities which are needed to be an effective manager are at the same level. Technical excellence does not necessarily (and in many cases doesn't) translate into a good people manager"