Item: Medscape
Rating: 2
Author: Former employee - Editorial Assistant

Question 1

Does Medscape pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Medscape employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Medscape. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Medscape?

Accepted Answer

34% of Medscape employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Medscape 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.4 for culture and values and 2.3 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Medscape?

Accepted Answer

Account Manager (9), Associate Director (6), Director (5), Project Manager (5), Editor (4), Editorial Director (3), Medical Writer (3), Program Manager (3), Scientific Director (3), Director, Business Development (2), Freelance Writer (2), Internship (2), Manager (2), Video Editor (2)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Medscape according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"The people are work with are great" ((in 12 reviews)); "Collaborative teams" ((in 5 reviews)); "Great work/life balance" ((in 4 reviews)); "Colleagues are great… most of the time" ((in 4 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Medscape according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Low pay and little room for raises/upward mobility" ((in 10 reviews)); "Arrogant management does not have a clue about what is actually going on, simply have a vision and try to impose it regardless of whether it is realistic or not." ((in 6 reviews)); "Lack of visibility from upper management" ((in 5 reviews)); "Most managers only knew how to manage projects and were abysmal at managing people and situations" ((in 4 reviews)); "Bonuses were cut back for the first time ever." ((in 3 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Medscape layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Medscape layoffs and their outlook for job security at Medscape in 2026.

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