Is Gilead Sciences a good company to work for?

Gilead Sciences has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 2,672 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months. 61% of employees would recommend working at Gilead Sciences to a friend and 56% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Gilead Sciences have been left by employees working as Intern , Internship and Project Manager .

Does Gilead Sciences pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Gilead Sciences employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Gilead Sciences. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Gilead Sciences?

61% of Gilead Sciences employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Gilead Sciences 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Gilead Sciences?

Associate Director (94) , Director (87) , Manager (63) , Research Scientist (51) , Intern (48) , Senior Manager (46) , Senior Research Associate (31) , Research Associate (30) , Project Manager (22) , Associate Scientist (21) , Therapeutic Specialist (21) , Administrative Coordinator (19) , Clinical Trial Manager (19) , Executive Director (18) , Internship (17)

What are the pros of working at Gilead Sciences according to real employee reviews?

"Gilead has great benefits and rewards hard workers appropriately when timelines and goals are met." ((in 333 reviews)); "Great people and the best products" ((in 165 reviews)); "The pay was good but now other companies are at the same level or above." ((in 140 reviews)); "Great colleagues, fast" ((in 56 reviews)); "Great teams and well coordinated" ((in 54 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Gilead Sciences according to real employee reviews?

"There is no work life balance and you're physically and mentally exhausted every day." ((in 150 reviews)); "Poor management generally" ((in 112 reviews)); "Others have bad managers and have bad experiences." ((in 56 reviews)); "Horrible management, lots of incompetent people in Finance, poor leadership in Finance as well." ((in 51 reviews)); "While it seems to have changed, the upper management from 10 years ago was completely out for themselves" ((in 48 reviews))

What are employees saying about Gilead Sciences layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Gilead Sciences layoffs and their outlook for job security at Gilead Sciences in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Gilead Sciences locations?

Foster City , San Francisco , San Dimas , Oceanside , Raleigh , La Verne , Seattle , Los Angeles , San Mateo , New York , Morris Plains , Parsippany , Santa Monica , San Diego , San Jose , Washington , Fremont , South San Francisco , Chicago , Dallas , Nashville , Durham , Houston , Boulder , Phoenix , California City , Hayward , Oakland , Redwood City , Philadelphia

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3.0

Jun 17, 2019

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Depth of talent: Plenty of smart, dedicated people, across many teams. Impact: Historically, great mission and ability to make a difference have drawn kind and passionate people to Gilead. (Caveat: Talent exodus is under way).

Cons

External/On-Campus Daycare: • On-campus daycare is under investigation in 2019 • Daycare let go of leadership and entire classrooms of teaching staff in 2019, with limited explanation • Remaining teachers are great, but cloud of anxiety over institution has not been lifted Internal to Gilead: • Manager training and conduct around parental leave is uneven and unethical at times • Confidentiality breaches occur, potentially limiting development for affected employees • Multiple Gilead mothers have tragically endured hospitalization or significantly pre-mature delivery, due to work stress and unhealthy work culture • (Even sadder, they are not necessarily welcomed back, when they return to health and work) • Key projects may be stripped from high performers who are known to be expecting, with no rational explanation • Fathers and mothers may feel that they cannot take full leave, due to prevalent burnout/no boundaries culture • Those who do take leave risk slower career progression

Gilead Sciences Response

We strive to provide employees with benefits and services, such as onsite daycare, which are safe, convenient, help maintain work-life balance and support the health of our employees and their families. While Gilead does not manage the daycare center, we are committed to supporting our employees to ensure the onsite facility meets our high standards. Gilead’s employees and their families are important to us. We have robust leave of absence policies that are intended to support employees who need time away from work for a variety of reasons. The situation you describe regarding parental leave is unacceptable and is contrary to the spirit and plain meaning of Gilead’s HR policies and our core values. Please reach out to Human Resources or our Ethics Hotline (888-820-2719), or submit a complaint through our third-party ethics violations reporting system (https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/51980/index.html). All allegations of misconduct are promptly reviewed, and appropriate action will be taken.

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5.0

Jun 18, 2026

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Pros

good company to work for

Cons

no serious cons to be listed

5.0

Jul 7, 2026

Anonymous intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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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