Gilead Sciences reviews

3.5

62% would recommend to a friend

(2,018 total reviews)
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Daniel O’Day

70% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Gilead Sciences has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 2,018 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
1.0
May 15, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Health and wellness facilities. That’s about it.

Cons

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.

4.0
May 13, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Cool company to work for

Cons

It was a challenging work life balance.

4.0
May 12, 2025

Incredible Benefits

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

401K, and other monetary incentives are on par with best in industry.

Cons

Leadership does lack a realistic vision for the future and often over promises what is realistic. This leads to timelines that are too short, or in most cases missing the goal itself.

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