what is it like to work here

[Anonymous]

Haha. All of these psycho rants about pg being such a terrible place to work and it's all coming from someone who begged for a job at pg. Now since you were laid off for not doing anything pg is at fault. You continue to be broke and search for a job while we all make money and work in one of the best cultures out there. Go find yourself a recruiter unless you burned those bridges too.

Sorry, just trying to help.

You should take your own advice though and find a recruiter who can deliver you from this evil.

Seriously, the level of spite and personal attacks on these replies is astonishing.

Good luck to all!

 

[Anonymous]

Sorry, just trying to help.

You should take your own advice though and find a recruiter who can deliver you from this evil.

Seriously, the level of spite and personal attacks on these replies is astonishing.

Good luck to all!

It goes to show you the immaturity of the managers that were fast tracked into positions because they were the 'last guy standing' in defense of some, they are very professional and know how to lead by example.

Obviously, these rants are by some that are the inner circle of newbie managers that take no responsibility for their actions. They continue to blame the Salesforce for the company falling apart. Next they will blame us for their lawsuit.

 

[Anonymous]

It is a joke of a company. Churn and burn. The top rep in the company, or was when I started in October left the company as soon as they changed the amount of money that the patient was going to have to pay for the test. It went from $99 to $1,500 avg. My doctors laughed me out the door. Call any recruiter and if they know the business they know PG is not a place to work. Many of the recruiters that I have worked with know the story and they are replacing a ton of PG employees.

 

[Anonymous]

Todd is being replaced by someone who has been there less that 2 months. Him leaving may have something to do with the culture, and the sales force. But the vision is from the board and Jim Plante.

Its unsure if the Board is going to find a replacement for Todd or keep Ardy. We will see what the next shuffling of people brings.

Too bad about Pathway Genomics not being able to promote Todd so he had to move onto
greener pastures.

Ask about the turnover at Pathway Genomics, and if your position is an "expansion" or replacement position. They have had some territories with 2-3 people in them already and none do better than the previous sales person. Additionally ask for the percentage of the Salesforce that is actually making their number, how many are at 70%?

Additionally ask how often they change the comp plan and if the hefty base salary will turn to commission only after the first year.

BRCA I and II is not a new novel test, it is being conducted by many companies including Myriad Genetics. PG is taking a marking approach with hooking up with Susan G. Komen and is paying back "donations" (or kickbacks) based on the tests sold in. Gearing up with new reps to sell it is a gamble but Pathway Genomics has only one thing on their mind and that is growth so they can go IPO (But they have been saying this for awhile) Understandable why there would be a few bitchy remarks from the peanut gallery because a lot hinges on this test moving the company forward - or not.

Slightly less expensive, may sway some physicians over, may not - we will see in 6 months with then next wave of employees comes shuffling through the doors.

Sounds like the "girls" that run the place are in damage control and trying to protect the tarnish image of Pathway Genomics. Their posts are obvious, defensive, snarky and plain rude unprofessionals.

Pathway Genomics has a young staff, and not much senority. You work hard and smart and get a few doctors to buy in you might make your number. It's more about relationships with your doctors than selling some great novel idea. Some will buy in some will laugh and not see the value of a "predictive" test

DNA testing is a new frontier, Myriad and others have had some successes. Pathway was late to the table so they can analyze what works and what doesn't. You should do yourself a favor and ask a few Clinics and physicians you know what their thoughts are on DNA testing and if a test that "suggests" specific diet, etc., would be of benefit to their practice and would they order? What is their thoughts on DNA Testing?

Ask a lot of questions before walking into this.

This post was 2 months ago and on the money, especially the part about "shuffling of employees"

 

[Anonymous]

Please stay away. Old or new post, really doesn't matter. Call any other recruiter that is not trying to recruit you into Pathway, and he or she will tell you the truth.

 

[anonymous]

Haha. All of these psycho rants about pg being such a terrible place to work and it's all coming from someone who begged for a job at pg. Now since you were laid off for not doing anything pg is at fault. You continue to be broke and search for a job while we all make money and work in one of the best cultures out there. Go find yourself a recruiter unless you burned those bridges too.

KO at her finest. Karma is a ....

 

[anonymous]

Haha. All of these psycho rants about pg being such a terrible place to work and it's all coming from someone who begged for a job at pg. Now since you were laid off for not doing anything pg is at fault. You continue to be broke and search for a job while we all make money and work in one of the best cultures out there. Go find yourself a recruiter unless you burned those bridges too.

OMG....... this response is so inappropriate. And everyone knows it was the CBO who said that. This sums her and unfortunately the legacy she will leave with Pathway. I cannot even begin to say how inappropriate this comment is.

It does not make me feel bad when I hear they all had to move into the basement.

If the CEO ever just took a few minutes to understand the amount of bad decisions she has made, Pathway would be in a much better situation without her.