Dysfunctionally Effective - Anonymous employee Gilead Sciences Employee Review

3.0
Jul 26, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Really smart people - Great science - In it for the right reasons (saving lives) - High growth, see how it's done

Cons

- Founder culture (decision-making too lofty and behind closed doors, lack of process, etc.) still exists even though it's 30 years old - Culture of fear (perception that you can be fired at any time for any reason) pervades - For a larger company (now), they still work their people to the bone without great pay

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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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