DO NOT APPLY FOR JOBS AT OSLER! Awful working environment. - Scientist Osler Diagnostics Employee Review

1.0
31 Jan 2020
Recommend
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Pros

None. What they would like to develop is being developed by tons of other start-ups and company. Nothing innovative, don't believe their claims.

Cons

Top Management is incompetent. CEO is too young and inexperienced. He probably thinks working for Osler is like working for Roche, but it is not. Top Management do not care at all for they employers. They have probably written the positive review on purpose to counter-balance the negatives ones. Even employment agencies have started to tell job seekers to not apply to Osler, because it is not a good company. Almost all the engineers working there were fired before Christmas for no real reasons. There are too many Managers, there is a lot of confusion. Lots of hours lost in useless meetings trying to decide what to do next. There is not a clear direction to follow. Long hours of work not rewarded at all, not even with a "thank you". They say their mission is to improve people's life, but they do not care about the life of their employees who do the real job (not the managers). A lot of money spent to employ people in high-paid jobs who are not needed at the moment. No real opportunities for CPD or career development. At least for employees who are on an average salary. The positive review on this website mentions great free food and great coffee. Is that a joke? The "great free food" consists in Domino's pizza and cereals that can be found in any supermarket (for breakfast). The "great" coffee is Nespresso coffee. Are you serious in asking someone to mention that in their review? DO NOT APPLY FOR JOBS AT THIS COMPANY. There's plenty of better companies and start-ups in Oxfordshire.

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2.0
14 Aug 2025
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Pros

Friendly Team and nice people

Cons

Caos on where they are going and outlook of company

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Osler Diagnostics Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re really pleased to hear that you’ve had a positive experience with the team and found colleagues to be friendly and supportive. We’re sorry to hear your concerns around clarity of direction and the company’s outlook. As an organisation operating in a fast-evolving space, there can be periods of change as we refine our strategy and priorities. That said, we recognise how important it is for everyone to feel informed, aligned, and confident in where we are heading. We are continuing to focus on improving communication around our strategy and ensuring teams have clear visibility of goals and direction. Your feedback is valuable in helping us identify where we need to do better. Thank you again for sharing your perspective.
1.0
3 Jan 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Many incredibly talented scientists, engineers, and support staff that remain open and easy to work with despite operating under tight deadlines and incompetent management.

Cons

Abusive managers and ineffective HR. If you want to get shouted at by middle managers deflecting blame for their own inability to succeed, this is the place for you. On reporting they won’t be moved on, you will. Save yourself some time and avoid.

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Osler Diagnostics Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. As a new CEO, I’m sorry to hear that your experience did not reflect the kind of environment I am committed to building. I’m pleased you recognised the talent and dedication of our teams—this is something I’ve already seen and value greatly. At the same time, the concerns you’ve raised about management approach are important and are being taken seriously. A key focus for me is strengthening leadership capability across the organisation, with clear expectations around accountability, communication, and how we support our people day to day. I also have confidence in our HR team and the role they play in ensuring concerns are handled fairly and appropriately. As this review is anonymous, it limits our ability to fully understand and investigate the specific issues raised. If you would be open to discussing your experience directly, I would genuinely welcome the opportunity to hear from you. I wish you all the best in your future career. John Sperzel, CEO - Osler Diagnostics
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