Does Arcellx pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Arcellx employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Arcellx. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Arcellx?

72% of Arcellx employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Arcellx 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Arcellx?

Associate Scientist (4) , Senior Scientist (4) , Scientist (2)

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

"Great benefits" ((in 7 reviews)); "Unlimited PTO and a 3 day weekend every month" ((in 4 reviews)); "Great benefits especially the 401K plan" ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Nepotism runs rampant through the office and employees are unable to raise concerns without fear of backlash." ((in 3 reviews)); "Below the surface, politics are at play driven by favoritism and nepotism among other 'ism's." ((in 3 reviews)); "Leadership is disjointed and lacks experience." ((in 2 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Arcellx locations?

Gaithersburg , Rockville , Redwood City

Arcellx reviews

3.9

72% would recommend to a friend

(40 total reviews)

Rami Elghandour

81% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

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Arcellx has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 40 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Arcellx employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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40 reviews

5.0

Jun 10, 2026

Fantastic workplace culture

Senior scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fantastic place to work; great benefits and culture

Cons

Ending too soon as a result of acquisition by Gilead

5.0

Jun 8, 2026

Sets a standard for great culture in biotech

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not only amazing science, but also really special people. The culture is very people-centric, inclusive, and light-hearted.

Cons

A bit of turmoil since being acquired by Gilead, but the alumni of Arcellx will all go on to do more great things, I have no doubt.

5.0

May 28, 2026

Wonderful place to work - fantastic people

Medical affairs

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Scientifically robust pipeline with transparent and inclusive leadership. SMT genuinely advocates for patients/employees. Forward thinkers who welcome innovation and initiatives that can make an impact in patient care. Team members are brilliant, hardworking, and great people.

Cons

Cigna coverage is subpar. Acquisition brings uncertainty in pipeline development.

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