Needs Improvement - Anonymous employee Gilead Sciences Employee Review

1.0
Oct 8, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Beautiful campus, great products, good benefits

Cons

The pay is below average which is one reason why Gilead is losing good people. Gilead is good on a resume and a good place to begin as a stepping stone into a job where you can work and have a life, not be micro managed, are appreciated for your contributions, are recognized and promoted according to performance and not by tenure alone. Stop being lean and share the accomplishments of the company with the employees who are the ones that make the difference. Value the employees and see a difference in the rate of turnover.

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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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