Not a Good Choice - Anonymous employee Gilead Sciences Employee Review

1.0
May 9, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Gilead offers a good compensation package, including salary, bonuses, stock and ESOP.

Cons

Gilead strives to get the most out of its employees, and not by way of professional development. While it prides itself on "being lean by design" it boils down to being a sweat shop geared for burn out in approximately 2-3 years, which is about the average length of stay for most employees. While the compensation may be enticing, in the long run it is not worth it. Gilead is also a very male-driven company, far behind the times when it comes to truly creating a even playing field for women.

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Cons

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