Not an ideal place to make a career but good enough for a job... - Finance Gilead Sciences Employee Review

2.0
Aug 7, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Lots to do, giving one the latitude to learn new skills. Good team camaraderie.

Cons

Cons out weigh pros... Gilead (1) runs “lean” meaning it’s top heavy with management trying to push its employees to continually do more with less, (2) employee performance reviews are based upon an unspoken quota system or “bell curve”, (3) benefits lag industry standards, typically Gilead follows Genentech’s policies, (4) being top heavy creates limited career mobility so be prepared to put in more effort towards your self branding, (5) culture is passive aggressive and (6) large-scale initiatives are run poorly with inadequate change management and tactical planning.

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5.0
Jul 20, 2026
Anonymous employee
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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
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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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