Be prepared to set your career back - Anonymous employee Gilead Sciences Employee Review

3.0
Aug 15, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Stable company, innovative science but successful projects are acquired from other companies - good M&A track record. It is a good name to have on resume, got a position 3 levels up in a different company of same size.

Cons

Don't think about upward or lateral promotions unless you are in a group where turnover is high and then you're promoted for even average performance every year. Management does not regard employees as assets, unless you are in the favorite list. A lot of mid level managers who have no idea what they are doing - have no autonomy and no authority. HR is a mess and of no help to employees.

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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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