Spend a few years here to learn then run away and have a life!!!! - Anonymous employee Gilead Sciences Employee Review

1.0
May 24, 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Stock doing well--much money to be made from stock benefits Great place to be trained--doing job of 3 people at once Really great scientific colleagues

Cons

Exhausting--work 24/7 No work-life balance (no life period) Timelines and lean culture only getting worse Massive burn-out Every employee survey shows that an overwhelming number of people say there is an insufficient number of people for all of the work, but senior management has clearly stated that they will not change the culture Have a spouse and/or kids? Forget them--you'll never see them if you want to be successful at Gilead

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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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