Do not recommend - Anonymous employee IPSEN Employee Review

1.0
Mar 20, 2026
Anonymous employee
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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
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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.

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Cons

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