Good pay, long hours - Research Scientist Gilead Sciences Employee Review

3.0
Apr 3, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay and benefits; Lots of work so you'll never get bored

Cons

Limited chances for career development. Management is clear that unless there is a business need to develop a new skill, forget about it. Most people get pigeonholed into doing one thing over and over, which on the plus side is efficient, but is also mind-numbing; Gilead claims to be a "pay for performance" company, however management has no clue who is doing what. I've seen people work 16 hour days and accomplish a tremendous amount of work, and I've seen people work 8 hour days and spend half the day socializing, but at the end of the year they end up with the same rating/bonus because management has no idea who is actually doing the work.

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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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