Not for the free-thinking - Anonymous employee Gilead Sciences Employee Review

1.0
Apr 7, 2020
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good benefits including shuttle buses.

Cons

If you don't do things "the Gilead way", you have no future with this company. Culture is insular, risk-averse and emotionally defended against innovation despite widespread mediocrity. CEO talks a big game about the need for openness to ideas and approaches "not invented here", but that isn't manifest in day-to-day interactions further down in the organization. New product pipeline isn't great... that may eventually create urgency that leads to change, but it hasn't yet.

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5.0
Jul 20, 2026
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Pros

Really enjoyed working with the teams (especially Virology had their processes all in place) within Development. People were great and depending on your team - work life balance was great too! Benefits are also top notch and hard to let go of.

Cons

Reorgs and Leadership someone would fit people into roles, leaders being more talk etc.

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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