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4.2
Average Rating
(based on 78 GlaxoSmithKline Review Ratings)

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Company Culture
4.1
Growth Opportunities
3.8
People You Work With
4.6
Person You Work For
4.3
Rewards You Receive
4.1
Support You Get
4.3
Way You Work
4.3
Work Setting
4.2
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Project Associate

"Working with Trio at GSK was a great opportunity."

What do you like about working at GlaxoSmithKline?

"I like having the option to work on/off site. Also, I like having the option to work from home when necessary."

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

"GSK feels more comfortable working with people that have GSK experience. They have gotten away from training."

What don't you like about working at GlaxoSmithKline?

"I dislike not keeping you employed if a client company forces you to separate from the company."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Please make every effort to get to know your employees and really take the time to meet and speak with them from time to time."

Manufacturing Team Coach

What do you like about working at GlaxoSmithKline?

"I like the people I work with, the environment, and working conditions."

What don't you like about working at GlaxoSmithKline?

"The upward mobility is limited."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"No suggestions, as GSK is a great place to work."

Quality Auditor
in Rtp, NC

"Great company."

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

"If they offer a good job, take it."

Scientist

"I do not have enough time to describe what went on in DMPK up until 2008."

What do you like about working at GlaxoSmithKline?

"I like the flexible hours and location."

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

"Be careful how long you stay because professional growth is not happening."

What don't you like about working at GlaxoSmithKline?

"My dislikes were: middle management had no interest in developing talent, the ability of middle management to accept mediocrity, and the number of employees that were dead weight."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Cut out middle management."

Area Business Manager

What do you like about working at GlaxoSmithKline?

"The place where justice prevails at the end of the day. It may take some time, but that passing time teaches the value of persistence, interpersonal skill, and it naturally eliminates competence at times earned by fluke."

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

"The entry level in sales and marketing as a functional area is through medical representative. Generally any competent person can apply."

What don't you like about working at GlaxoSmithKline?

"I don't like the delay and bureaucracies."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Remain unbiased and be away from natural Indian-mindset driven politics."

Leader

"The Blocks were a great family."

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

"Get an interview."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep it up."

Medical Representative

What do you like about working at GlaxoSmithKline?

"Working for the no. 1 ranked pharmaceutical company is a pride. Working is tough, as you compete against your competitors, colleagues, and yourself continuously. It is considered a pressure house for sales people, and only the best can survive."

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

"Be confident. They look for brave hearts and quick learners."

What don't you like about working at GlaxoSmithKline?

"I loved working for Glaxo and don't see any reason why not."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"They are a great company with a fabulous management team."

Senior Pharmaceutical Representative

What do you like about working at GlaxoSmithKline?

"I enjoyed the challenge with new product launchers, and I enjoyed the customers."

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

"It is a great company, and the opportunities are plenty. Enjoy the ride."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Your experienced employees are your best resource. Cost of training and inadequate customer service cost more on the long term than keeping your experienced reps happy."

GlaxoSmithKline Employee

"Positive."

What do you like about working at GlaxoSmithKline?

"I like the good pay and opportunities for growth."

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

"Learn as much about the company as you can."

What don't you like about working at GlaxoSmithKline?

"I dislike the job insecurity."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Get closer to employees and learn more about them."

Technical Team Member

"GlaxoSmithKline is a good company to support your family."

What do you like about working at GlaxoSmithKline?

"It is a good environment."

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

"If you don't have a right job, then it is a better place to work."

What don't you like about working at GlaxoSmithKline?

"Spend some time to survive."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Management is good."

VP of Sales

"When I left, this was an outstanding company that treated its people with dignity and thrived on being the best in everything."

What do you like about working at GlaxoSmithKline?

"At the time it was challenging and fun. I was always learning something new and was allowed to challenge the status quo."

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

"Be yourself. Have confidence and be competent."

What don't you like about working at GlaxoSmithKline?

"There was political infighting at the upper middle management levels."

Clinical Data Manager

"It is a good place to learn if new to pharmaceuticals."

What do you like about working at GlaxoSmithKline?

"I like the great training program and good managers."

Medical Sales Representative

What do you like about working at GlaxoSmithKline?

"I liked the good co-workers. It was a fun position with lots of autonomy."

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

"This is now an unstable industry. I would not advise selling pharmaceuticals at this time, but this may change."

What don't you like about working at GlaxoSmithKline?

"Reliant was purchased by GSK after I went to Oscient. There was a limit of bonus, and a cap on performance."

Senior Sales Representative

"It is a good place to work."

What do you like about working at GlaxoSmithKline?

"I like the great people."

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

"Give it your all."

What don't you like about working at GlaxoSmithKline?

"I don't like the job security."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Manage individuals differently."

Senior Graphic Designer

What do you like about working at GlaxoSmithKline?

"I like the people."

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

"Find time to work harder."

What don't you like about working at GlaxoSmithKline?

"I don't like the drive."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would suggest having more work."

GlaxoSmithKline Reviews FAQs

Is GlaxoSmithKline a good company to work for?

GlaxoSmithKline has an overall rating of 4.2 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 78 GlaxoSmithKline Review Ratings left anonymously by GlaxoSmithKline employees, which is 8% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 94% of employees would recommend working at GlaxoSmithKline.

Does GlaxoSmithKline pay their employees well?

GlaxoSmithKline employees earn $71,000 annually on average, or $34 per hour, which is 8% higher than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 30 GlaxoSmithKline employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find GlaxoSmithKline Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at GlaxoSmithKline?

94% of employees would recommend working at GlaxoSmithKline with the overall rating of 4.2 out of 5. Employees also rated GlaxoSmithKline 4.1 out of 5 for Company Culture, 4.1 for Rewards You Receive, 3.8 for Growth Opportunities and 4.3 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at GlaxoSmithKline?

According to our data, the highest paying job at GlaxoSmithKline is a VP of Information Technology at $351,000 annually. Browse GlaxoSmithKline Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at GlaxoSmithKline?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at GlaxoSmithKline is a Medical Assistant at $16,000 annually. Browse GlaxoSmithKline Salaries by Job Profile.

What are the pros and cons of working at GlaxoSmithKline?

According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at GlaxoSmithKline to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.

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