Pleasant surprise - Anonymous employee Gilead Sciences Employee Review

5.0
Oct 6, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great people - competence in line with the other top players in the industry. Flat - lots of access to senior executives Great products - they're doing important stuff Comp and benefits are at or above their peers I was at Genentech and was concerned about a tough culture, but find it to be very fair and the people very friendly. They don't skirt around tough issues or make decisions by committee like GNE, which can be a little off-putting, but I'm finding it refreshing

Cons

It's not quite as structured as some other pharma companies I've seen; systems I've taken for granted elsewhere don't exist as plentifully here. This may be a symptom of rapid expansion....

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Pros

Meaningful, mission-driven work with the opportunity to contribute to projects that can have a real impact on patients. Colleagues are highly knowledgeable, supportive, and generally willing to provide mentorship. Gilead also offers strong resources, exposure to different functions within the pharmaceutical industry, and opportunities to work on high-visibility projects.

Cons

Cons: As with many large companies, decision-making and project approvals can sometimes move slowly because of multiple layers of review. The experience may also vary depending on the specific team and manager, and the number of meetings and internal processes can occasionally feel cumbersome.

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