
Best Places to Work 2024 Awards
ENTERPRISE COMPANIES #3. Amgen Rhode Island
Employees in R.I.: 870
Rhode Island vice president of site operations: Brian Britson
Questions answered by Brian Britson
What three words best describe your staff? Hardworking, innovative and collaborative.
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What modifications have you made to your workplace to support employee wellness? We have a free, 24-hour, state-of-the-art fitness center staffed by certified personal trainers; we have a massage therapist on-site; we have a robust employee assistance program of which Amgen pays 100% of the cost should staff need access to behavioral health programs; and we also provide nutritional services.
What role does diversity, equity and inclusion play in your hiring and promotion decisions? Employee resource groups participate in the recruitment process and help us diversify our interview panels. In partnership with Skills for Rhode Island’s Future, Amgen hires first-generation college students from diverse communities across the state for future careers in the biotech industry. Last year, Amgen participated in the first-ever BioTech Boot Camp career fair for underrepresented residents investing in education toward career change.