No work life balance - only for workaholics - Lead Gilead Sciences Employee Review

1.0
Mar 2, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Pay is great and so are benefits. 401k match by employer and dental great. There's bagel and fruit days each month so that's helps.

Cons

They run super lean! No resources to do most of the work. Management likes to micromanage everything. Hire more people to spread the work load that way you would stop calling people to work extra. Work life balance is non existent. Be prepared to work 50-60 hours a week. Perfect for the workaholic but if you have a family or in a relationship. It might strain your relationships. Good people leave due to burnout.

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Cons

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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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