Brutal... - IT Engineer Gilead Sciences Employee Review

2.0
Jul 24, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Great executives (CEO, CIO, ...) that are very smart and know how to position themselves in the market -Solid benefits -Good location in Bay Area -Stock, although it has significantly tapered and they are very stingy with giving them out nowadays

Cons

-Tons of bureaucracy across the board -In house talent used to be rock stars, now they just hire anybody off the street as long as you're a buddy of someone in management -Lots of politics to get things done. People stepping on each other to save themselves rampant in our department -Lackluster management, too many chiefs/not enough Indians -No ceiling on # hours to work, they expect you to be available all hours of the day

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Pros

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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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