AWFUL, PETTY MANAGEMENT - Anonymous employee Gilead Sciences Employee Review

1.0
Oct 20, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Stock options, interesting science and products

Cons

Mean, petty management. If you are not one of the boys (or suck-uppy girls), watch out. Promotions are rarely merit based. Work ethic non-existent in many departments, face time matters not competency.

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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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