Buy a calendar and start counting your days - Anonymous employee Gilead Sciences Employee Review

2.0
Oct 4, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

*great place to network *excellent gym *gorgeous campus *good stable job

Cons

*no room for upward mobility *if you're nostalgic for middle school, this is the place for you (need to be part of the "right" clique) *middle management lack experience and common sense, but I blame this on candidate selection from upper management and inadequate training *tremendous workload

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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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