Received an offer from Thermo for Staff Engineer. Most probable location would be Cambridge, MA. Is this a good offer? Base: 165K. Bouns: 10% YOE: Masters + 9.5 yrs #thermofisher #offer #Cambridge #health #healthcare #StaffEngineer
Thermo alumni here. Try your hand at negotiating although in my experience they are quite firm in what they offer. You could potentially however manage a sign on bonus.
You were right. I tried negotiating but the recruiter was pretty firm that they can’t offer anything more. Thanks for the reply. Appreciate it.
Yep
That's a pretty good deal. Same YOE and position as you and I get 117K in the Midwest. But ask for more as others have suggested.
No luck mate. Recruiter was pretty firm on the numbers :( I feel you. Pay at most midwest pharma locations is absurdly low. I hope you will land a better offer in your next endeavor. All the best!!
Ah. I see. I'm very happy with the work I do, my team and the location. Also, Thermo has paid us many bonuses during COVID apart from the regular bonus. So, my TC for this year is probably around 145K. Good luck to you as well.
Ask for more bonus I'd say, In terms of %. One thing to keep in mind is this is what you'll get till March 2022. Try to make most of it.
Thanks for the reply. I did ask for a sign on but they were reluctant to go any further. Which Thermo location are you at?
I'm full remote. (Earlier Carlsbad) And I'm sorry I mistyped. Whatever you finalize is what you're going to get till 2023. So make it worth.
Cambridge location is very bad - most of my colleagues left, and I’m trying to run as well. They acquired a small start-up (Brammer bio), and same old incompetent egotistical people run this place. Makes you work 60hrs per week
I feel BrammerBio was bought just because both the CEOs are friends. I heard the Core Bioinformatics buy was also worthless.
Agree lol…
Bad culture - all people who join from big pharma suffer here. Nothing to learn as CAM is a start-up
Roche is worse. Far worse. You'd be surprised.
Been there - it’s way better
Join CA sites or nothing
Are u in SF?
Goodness! CAM site is a nightmare - may get closed/laid off soon
Are they offering sign on or relocation $$?
No sign on. Relocation is still in approval process. Haven’t heard from the recruiter yet.
Congrats and thanks for the insights :) Are you relocating to NYC?? If yes, can I please know the relocation package offered? Also, any particular reason you chose Thermo other than career progression??
Yes.
It’s good but try to negotiate! You can probably increase this by 10%. You’re not getting any sign on or any RSU. And it seems like you’re coming from Roche. I’d say do it!
Thank you!! I will definitely give it a shot. Any idea/thoughts about the Cambridge location??
I’m not there but I heard it’s really nice! Our executive team is there. Are you SW?