Viscadia Private Limited

Vault’s Verdict

Insiders at Viscadia’s Deli office describe a vibrant firm culture, defined by empathy, camaraderie, and collaboration. They say the firm has a strong learning culture, marked by great informal mentorship, early responsibility, and on-the-job learning. Employees also love the firm’s flexibility, with a hybrid work schedule and managers that support taking time off and listen to staff concerns.

However, some aspects of Viscadia are not for everyone. Insiders say that quality of life varies greatly depending on their manager and the projects they’re staffed on. They also have mixed views of the firm’s compensation package; some see it as quite strong while others say it comes in a bit below market. Altogether, though, this is a strong firm to consider if you’re looking to build an exciting consulting career in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology space. 

Firm Culture

“It’s a great work environment with great team building.”

“We have great office camaraderie and smart people.”

“Our firm has a collaborative culture that fosters strong teamwork and support, with ample career development opportunities. It also encourages innovative thinking, which contributes to a dynamic and positive work experience.”

“The firm has an empathetic, employee-first culture.”

Quality of Life

“The flexible work-from-home policy, allowing two days of remote work per week, helps employees manage their schedule. The company also encourages taking time off when needed, and the process to request leave is straightforward and supported by management. While the workload is generally manageable, there are periods of intense work with long hours, especially around deadlines.”

“Project hours and team experience varies a lot from project to project. If your project isn’t good, things are difficult. However, management is very approachable and willing to help with these issues.”

“The hours can get long, and there is a long list of deliverables every day. This prevents us from diving into the topics because we’re so focused on providing deliverables to our clients.”

“Some workstreams and managers ask you to go outside of normal working hours.”

Career Development

“One of the best aspects of the firm’s career development opportunities is the emphasis on continuous learning and growth. The company provides access to a range of training programs, mentorship from experienced leaders, and diverse project exposure. The promotion process is transparent and performance-based, offering clear paths for advancement.”

“I get many opportunities to work on my soft skills and technical skills. Working at Viscadia, I’m developing industry-specific experience that is helping me grow professionally.”

“The promotion processes are good, but there are too few training opportunities within the firm.”

“The types of problems we solve are great, but the guidance to solve them is less so.”

Compensation

“The base salary is competitive, aligns well with industry standards, and offers clear opportunities for salary progression based on performance. The firm also offers various perks, such as performance bonuses, wellness allowances, and generous health benefits.”

“The salary progression is a bit low compared to our peers at other firms, but it is still OK. However, the firm could improve by offering more perks like meals and educational reimbursement.”

“The bonus is good, but the base compensation could be better.”

“The firm offers a variety of initiatives to promote wellbeing, such as counselling services for mental health support, a virtual fitness sessions, yoga classes, and guided meditation sessions. Management is fully supportive of these efforts, regularly encouraging participation and integrating wellness into the company culture.”

Community Engagement/DEI

“The firm demonstrates a genuine commitment to DEI across race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and other historically underrepresented demographics. There are clear initiatives in place, such as diversity training, employee resource groups, and regular discussions n creating a more inclusive work environment.”

“We have improved diversity.”

“There aren’t many diverse people and there are not many LGBTQ+ individuals. However, we’ve progressed this year, with several women joining the consulting department.”

“The firm has an employee assistance program that offers counselling services, meditation services, and other wellness initiatives. We also have several other initiatives like happiness week.”

Business Outlook

“Employee morale is good. However, sometimes we don’t sell ourselves at the price we should.”

“We could be more open about sharing our business outlook with employees.”

“Employee morale is pretty low. People with more than two years of experience here are increasingly pessimistic.”

Hiring Process

“The firm’s interview and callback process assess both technical skills and cultural fit. Candidates first undergo a screening interview that focuses on their background and motivation. Successful candidates then participate in multiple rounds of interviews, which include case studies and behavioral assessments.”

“The right candidate should be someone from a diverse background. We’re currently focused n hiring people with pharma backgrounds, but this might not help the firm grow.”

Interview Questions

“Expect to see a pharmaceutical company case study on how to increase revenue or pinpoint a problem in a specific situation.”

“The interviews are math- and case study—based. I like how they ask you about how you’d launch a business in a different geography.”