Has many holes in its game. - Anonymous employee Gilead Sciences Employee Review

1.0
May 9, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Large company feel with some large company benefits like small gym, onsite childcare.

Cons

Refusal to listen to employee feedback has hurt this company (low morale, recent layoffs, multiple FDA 483 observations). Vesting options are the "golden handcuffs" to keep people there, since burnout rate is high (Gilead boasts it operates at a 10K employee capacity with half of that employee amount, hence the stressed-out individuals). No transparency with management. Inadequate training provided to employees and in turn the employees are expected to perform at a high level. Internal methods and SOPs are riddled with inconsistencies and errors. Supervisor did not understand the difference between the mediocrity of the current state and the possibility of thinking "out the box". In addition, supervisor was poorly trained, gave little support and based employee assessments subjectively (confirmed via discussion with other employees).

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Pros

Cares about employees, work that matters

Cons

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5.0
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CEO approval
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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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