Working at Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: 23 Reviews

It's been a while, but people were good. company was still developing pipeline when I was there and was mgmt heavy. hoping things are going well for them now.

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Enough work to stay busy but not overly stressful with a good group of coworkers

Sr. Manager of Medical Writing (Former Employee) - Hybrid - July 6, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?The team approach to problem solvingWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?Timelines could be tight for regulatory filingsWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?Coworkers were professional. Contractors brought in as needed. Always had the support that was needed.What is a typical day like for you at the company?8-10 hrs. Several meetings, many calls. Often 30+ emails in inbox to start the day.

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Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. insights

Based on 9 survey responses

What people like

Ability to learn new things
Ability to meet personal goals

Areas for improvement

Trust in colleagues
Sense of belonging
Support from manager

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Senior Research Assistant (Former Employee) - The Woodlands, TX - April 26, 2022

Nice place to work. I worked there a long time ago though so I could tell you anything about working there today. I would go back if I had the opportunity.

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Very Clickish

Administration Assistant (Former Employee) - The Woodlands, TX - February 12, 2020

This company only respects people in upper management who are not team players whatsoever. If you are technical, they you have a fighting chance, otherwise not a good place to work at all compensation

Pros

Decent compensation

Cons

Terrible management

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Only one sales person remains

Territory Business Manager (Former Employee) - Remote - January 24, 2020

Of the original 53 sales reps hired in 2016, only one remains. Everyone else, including managers, have left. Stock has plummeted, and all hopes were on diabetes med that never received approval, so everyone continues selling diarrhea med.

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Productive work environment with poor management

Scientist I (Former Employee) - The Woodlands, TX - November 22, 2019

Lexicon had a productive culture in place for many years. Unfortunately, upper management decisions with partnering early on prevented this promising biotech from succeeding.

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Great place to work. Management issues.

Lead Document Management Specialist (Former Employee) - The Woodlands, TX - June 13, 2019

Awesome place to work. Great atmosphere but management will talk to you like you’re less than if your a temp. All of the other staff are friendly and encouraging.

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Terrible corporate climate

Oncology Sales (Current Employee) - United States - March 28, 2019

Unqualified leadership at every turn. Everyone doing a job they've never done before and it shows. Would not recommend this company to anyone, no matter their career interest.

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I liked working there

Administrative Assistant (Former Employee) - The Woodlands, TX - July 15, 2018

I liked working at Lexicon Pharmaceuticals and meet some good people that I am still friends with today. The office was close to home. They had monthly social events. If an employee had an emergency and needed time off and did not have enough vacation time management rallied together and help the employee and their family.

Pros

Monthly events

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Would not advise working at Lexicon.

Contract Executive Assistant to EVP of R&D (Current Employee) - The Woodlands, TX - June 5, 2018

Would not advise working at Lexicon. Management is self-promoting. Employee training and development is non-existent. EVP's are overly concerned with small expenditures, yet do not hesitate to spend several thousand dollars on luxuriant travel.

Pros

Pays well

Cons

Management and longer term employees are self-absorbeded

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Enjoyed the Team I worked With

Clinical Research Associate (Former Employee) - The Woodlands, TX - January 20, 2018

Many employees had been there for several years, had grown with the company, and were personally invested. I found that refreshing. There was a limited budget for FTEs, but an unlimited budget for contractors leading the company to hire on more contractors who were not invested in the company and were not diligent workers. Two divergent ends of the spectrum lead to an odd culture.

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great corporate gatherings

Research Assistant (Former Employee) - The Woodlands, TX - May 10, 2017

while the company was a success, the workload was high but doable. They had a team base system of work, which was very helpful when finishing the work.

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Senior Scientist-Metabolism (Former Employee) - The Woodlands, TX - February 1, 2017

Management was week. Too much stress. Upper level science was often disrupted by minor things that were required. Animal care works were seen to run company and upper science was not efficient.

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Great Start Up Company To Join

N/A (Current Employee) - TX - May 18, 2015

Pay and benefits are great. Team is wonderful. The only draw back is the small size, this limits the potential for growth in a career. A great place to work.

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Good company and friendly working place

Associate Scientist (Former Employee) - The Woodlands, TX - June 12, 2014

I like this company, most people in this company are very nice and friendly, I have learnt a lot technique. Every body help each other. It is like a big family, I enjoy to work in this company. Good salary, but layoff every year in this 7 years.

Cons

good healthcare plan

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Fun place to work, job security low.

Manger (Former Employee) - The Woodlands, TX - March 4, 2014

Learned a great deal about the pharmaceutical industry but you were never sure about your job year to year.

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Great benefits

Manager (Current Employee) - The Woodlands, TX - January 28, 2014

Good benefits, morale bad due to fact you are always unsure of job security.

Cons

Unstable job security.

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I appreciate that there was never a dull moment or assignment, Management wasn't very well preared in certain areas.

Administrative Specialist (Former Employee) - The Woodlands, TX - October 29, 2012

My manager recruited me from a different department, knowing he would be layed off in 6 to 10 months. He needed my organizational skils, in the end I had the department organized but also within the 6 month time frame he was let go and due to me being his admin I was let go as well. Great company very family oriented. Also, a great learning exerience for me.