Perrigo Australia
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    Perrigo Australia

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    Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Medical Devices
    Providing Australasia with Quality,Affordable Healthcare Products™Perrigo Australia, formerly called Orion Laboratories, manufactures and distributes over one hundred quality and affordable healthcare products throughout Australia and the Asia Pacific Region. Orion Laboratories Pty Ltd was founded in 1985 and by 1988 Orion had grown from a small specialty brand manufacturer to a leading Australian based pharmaceutical manufacturer of hospital, retail and community products.In March 2010, Perrigo Company's acquisition of Orion expanded the Company's global presence and product portfolio and Orion Laboratories is now trading as Perrigo Australia. Now the Perrigo Group of companies continues its expansion and has business in growing private label store brand pharmaceuticals, infant milk formula, hospital and community.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

    Reviews overview

    2.89 ratings in total
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    78%
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    What’s it like working at Perrigo Australia?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at Perrigo Australia appreciated the diverse experience and broad exposure they gained while working on different projects, as well as the good people and friendships formed during their time at the company.

    However, there were some potential challenges, such as concerns about management not being honest, not delivering on promises, and exhibiting micromanaging behaviours. Additionally, reviewers noted non-existent career development options and poor supervisor leadership skills. There were also concerns about the company hiring the wrong staff for critical areas like Manufacturing, resulting in regular deviations, and the overseas management put in place after a merger not understanding the Australian work environment.

    Recent reviews

    1.0
    Sales/Management
    Aug 2024
    Sydney NSW 20005 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Was once a great company, not any more
    The good thingsDiverse experienced gained working on different projects
    The challengesManagement not honest, don't deliver on promises, micromanages
    2.0
    Multidisciplinary Officer
    May 2020
    The most stultifying, energy sapping, brain numbing experience of my life. No options to develop talent or advance as the Career Architecture structure has be drawn up to restrict advancements, particularly in the Technical department.
    The good thingsBroad exposure to many areas leading to gaining experience and knowledge.
    The challengesNon-existent career development options. Poor supervisor leadership skills. Hire the wrong staff for critical areas such as Manufacturing resulting in regular deviations.
    1.0
    National Sales Manager
    Nov 2019
    former employee
    before merger great after merger terrible ..all original staff performance managed out
    The good thingsgreat company before merger
    The challengesoverseas management put in place ////no idea of Australian work enviroment
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