Gilead Sciences reviews

3.5

61% would recommend to a friend

(2,015 total reviews)
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Daniel O’Day

68% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Gilead Sciences has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 2,015 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Gilead Sciences employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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2K reviews
4.0
Oct 11, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

• Mission-driven company doing impactful science • Highly skilled colleagues and collaborative teams • Competitive pay and excellent benefits • Access to world-class instruments and technologies • Strong scientific rigor and data quality culture

Cons

• Very fast-paced, can feel high-pressure at times • Cross-functional coordination can be complex • Workload fluctuates depending on program needs • Limited bandwidth for long-term process improvements

5.0
Oct 4, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Many locations and large headcount allows for room to grow within the organisation. Pays like a tech company

Cons

High pressure environment and demanding, only suitable if you're a self starter and autonomous.

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