A lot of work to be done, and no reward for your efforts - Anonymous employee Gilead Sciences Employee Review

1.0
Mar 25, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The company is doing well and the stocks are good (for now).

Cons

- overall low salaries compared to other biotech companies - VERY high turnover rate: company is expanding so fast that people who are not team players, not super competent, and/or are a bad personality fit are being hired solely as a pair of hands; this fosters a competitive and unpleasant work environment - people are overworked but under trained - upper management gets to decide when you will be promoted and how fast; the process is not transparent and what you have actually accomplished is not considered - you have no influence on what you want to work on; company needs trump your own personal career growth - feeling under appreciated for your efforts because your salary and bonuses do not reflect how hard you've worked and you are rarely rewarded for your accomplishments - INEFFICIENCY due to growing pains - many shortcuts are taken to fulfill timelines; this is probably not sustainable - bureaucratic hurdles - HORRIBLE morale because you are surrounded by people who are overworked, unhappy, and extremely stressed out

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5.0
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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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