Terrible middle management + leadership - Anonymous employee Gilead Sciences Employee Review

I rarely leave reviews, but I feel it’s important to provide an honest perspective for anyone considering employment here. While the company may offer opportunities on the surface, the internal environment is challenging and, at times, toxic. There is a noticeable culture of favoritism, where advancement and recognition are often based on personal relationships rather than merit or performance. Backchanneling and backstabbing are unfortunately common, creating an atmosphere of mistrust among colleagues. Constructive feedback is rarely welcomed, and speaking up about concerns can lead to being isolated or overlooked. Leadership, and middle useless managers tends to protect favorites and ignore valid concerns, which not only demoralizes employees but also stifles innovation and collaboration. If you’re someone who values transparency, fairness, and psychological safety in the workplace, this may not be the best fit. Not everything is negative—there are smart, hard-working people here who try to make the best of it—but until the underlying culture is addressed, the environment will continue to be difficult.