Needs work, lots of work - Former Manager OWKIN Employee Review

2.0
27 Oct 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

a fast growing company, there are some nice people in the company, people usually finish and leave work at 6, work life balance, and finish early at 4pm on Fridays

Cons

Managers at my levels are not as capable as the managers I met in my former companies. They are managers but lack experience and don’t understand anything. Some of the company's management are from large companies, trying to transplant their previous company's methods here. There are many leaders who joined right after graduation and worked from the entry level, but lack any experience or experience. There are internal politics within the company because they came from the same school, and the same company, lack of diversity.

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OWKIN Response
2y
We appreciate the time you took to leave us a review! We are glad to hear your positive comments about Owkin's growth, the pleasant people within the company, and the work-life balance we strive to maintain. Your insights regarding the inconveniences you've experienced are valuable to us, and we take your concerns seriously. We acknowledge the importance of effective management, and we regret any challenges you may have encountered in this regard. Your feedback highlights areas where we can improve, and we are committed to addressing them. We understand the importance of experienced leadership, and we are actively working on providing our managers with the necessary support and resources to enhance their capabilities. We recognize the need for a diverse and experienced leadership team and are actively working towards fostering a more inclusive and diverse workplace. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported, regardless of their background or connections. We are actively working on initiatives to promote inclusion within the company. Your comments are a reminder that there is always room for improvement, and we appreciate your candid feedback as it is crucial to that process. Once again, thank you for your honest review.

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5.0
5 Jan 2026
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CEO approval
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Pros

Great culture of building each other up; opinions and voices are heard. New product launch allows a lot of room for growth and pivoting strategies

Cons

New product launch comes with nuances with market fit and iterations. Changes in structure makes a slightly confusing to know who to go to for what internally.

5.0
17 Apr 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The vision: I find Owkin's mission inspiring: leveraging patient data and cutting-edge AI to reinvent how drugs are discovered and developed. The goal is to bring better treatments to patients faster. Being part of that purpose-driven journey is highly motivating on a day to day. The people: One of the best parts of working at Owkin is the people. The team is made up of genuinely kind, humble, and brilliant individuals who are always willing to collaborate and share their expertise. It creates a positive, intellectually stimulating environment where learning and growth come naturally. The founders: Owkin's founders are passionate about science and patient impact. They also lead by example and embody Owkin’s core values: Care, Creativity, Curiosity, and Collaboration. They are also very approachable and are dedicated to Owkin's mission.

Cons

The US team is still relatively small, so most collaboration and activity is centered in Europe. That said, the company is actively growing its presence in the US, which opens up exciting opportunities for those who want to help shape the next phase.

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OWKIN Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are happy to hear your passion for our mission and we share the recognition of the great talents that make up our company. We hope to continue growing the presence of our Owkinautes in the US and around the world.
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