Avoid working here unless you live to work - Anonymous employee Gilead Sciences Employee Review

1.0
Sep 3, 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Salary Benefits Free fruit, OJ, herbal teas and Muller light yogurts in the kitchens Generous catering for lunch time meetings and events Good products and senior leaders who are geniuses in their fields

Cons

Unrealistic expectations of staff Gilead prides itself in being 'lean' - what that means is that there are not enough people to do the work that needs to be done and as a result everyone is expected to do the work of two, if not more, people. Complete lack of work life balance Extremely long hours culture

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
Jul 7, 2026
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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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