Shire

"I see a lot of diversity here across levels and on various leadership teams. I don't feel that I am treated differently here due to my gender or race, which is very important to me."

"I liked Shire-could do a better job with work from home. "

"I don't have school aged children but others I work with do and they seem to be flexible regarding pick up and drop off during school hours. "

"Maternity is generous, but finding time to pump throughout the day, and flexibility as far as working from home/telecommuting/leaving early isn't really there. Not a very family friendly work environment unless you're a manager or above, or you've been working there for years and years."

"In R&D, most of the leadership is male, but individual departments do have a better balance of men and women (my department head is male but his direct reports are half and half). Family friendliness and flexibility does depend in part on one's individual manager; my boss does not have kids but has been very understanding if I need to deal with kid stuff - as long as I get my work done, he doesn't keep close tabs on me."

"This cimpany is a meritocracy. Those with relationship and technical skills go far."

"Know your value and your worth. The industry is becoming dependant on alliances - I'm biased - women do a better job recruiting them quickly and managing them."

"Shire is a good company to work for but lately it seems to be growing quicker than it can handle and employees seem to be suffering from this growth in regards to benefits."