Can you keep up? - Anonymous employee Gilead Sciences Employee Review

3.0
Jun 3, 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Products make a difference every day to people's lives. The San Dimas site is small so you get exposure to everything. Opportunities are there for growth at the lower levels but there is not much room at the top.

Cons

The pace is fast which makes work life balance difficult. Management expects results and is particular on how you achieve those results.

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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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