Great Company but AWFUL middle management - Associate Scientist Gilead Sciences Employee Review

3.0
27 Apr 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great benefits, competitive pay, nice campus and perks. The company strives to be a good force in the world. The company is very stable with a strong outlook for the future.

Cons

Little opportunity for advancement, promotions are rare for most people. Heavy workloads can make it difficult to maintain work/life balance. The company has an amazing ability to find people with poor interpersonal skills and promote them to supervisory roles; then they wonder why so many employees leave.

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5.0
18 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

good company to work for

Cons

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5.0
7 Jul 2026
Anonymous intern
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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