A very demanding and political environment to work in - Anonymous employee Gilead Sciences Employee Review

2.0
Apr 10, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

There is a lot one can learn in a very short time due to the high volume of work, there is the possibility to learn how to prioritize and focus on the important tasks, learning how to execute and accomplish tasks without much training, guidance or easily accessible information (excellent survival training), good environment for self-motivated individuals who are driving for results

Cons

Work life balance does not exist or just for short periods of time, the career development process is not transparent and difficult to understand, people are not easily promoted even if exceeding expectations, unforgiving environment regarding mistakes or perceived mistakes, employee satisfaction is not a focus of the company

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Cons

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