Churn and burn... - Anonymous employee Gilead Sciences Employee Review

1.0
Aug 15, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good salaries and benefits. Many talented and intelligent co-workers. Very profitable organization.

Cons

Management is proud to state that each employee performs the work of 1.5 employees. No work/life balance whatsoever. Employees will be worked until they drop, then replaced in the blink of an eye. Internal politics are the biggest downfall. Decision makers are set in their ways and are not open to new ideas or practices and manage through intimidation. High turnover makes productivity difficult.

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5.0
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Pros

Really enjoyed working with the teams (especially Virology had their processes all in place) within Development. People were great and depending on your team - work life balance was great too! Benefits are also top notch and hard to let go of.

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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