Complimentary employee feedback - Clinical Operations Exelixis Employee Review

2.0
10 Dec 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Decent benefits and compensation Good efforts made towards improving diversity Good colleagues… except they are leaving

Cons

Leadership is weirdly obsessed with in person work, even for a department that traditionally has a flexible schedule. No flexibility here even within teams. badge swipes are checked and you will get follow up if you arent on site. Despite the feedback here, employee meetings and ongoing resignations, there is no indication this will change. The rollout was sudden and nontransparent. In general, they’re trying to develop procedures and update tech to join the modern world, but its painfully slow and you’re expected to deliver results without knowing how and without tools beyond excel. It’s like working with the resources of a startup, but the red tape of a larger company. Many folks come from larger biotech and share the same frustration of how things are done, but it only leads to incremental progress. If you don't mind coming into the office and dealing with preventable emergencies day in and day out, this is a decent place to work.

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5.0
8 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Comp and benefits: Pay, bonus, equity (ESPP, RSU, PSU, LTIP) very generous. Work life balance: Beautiful new building on the bay, nice views and climate. Onsite gym and cafeteria. 5 days a week onsite with flexibility, both a summer shutdown and a winter shutdown. Commuter benefits such as vanpool and BART. Culture and values: colleagues feel like family. The value of the company is to help patients recover stronger and live longer, and that's huge if being part of a bigger cause is important to you. Diversity and inclusion - Differences are celebrated. Career opportunities - If you wait around for your manager to promote you then it will take a while to happen anywhere. There's plenty of career opportunities in Exelixis, and every time I've shown interest, I've been given new opportunities. Senior management: It's easy to know the leaders at Exelixis, they're very approachable. People here are smart and passionate people that are shaping the future of this company.

Cons

Not everyone is suited to work here, because the company hires and retains high achievers. If you're a high achiever then this is a pro instead of a con, as you will get to work with similar, driven people.

4.0
30 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

I read all the reviews before, during, and after the interview process, and after accepting my offer, and found that much of what people are complaining about isn't unique to Exelixis. On-site expectations aren't unique, constant change isn't unique, and leaders who aren't perfect aren't unique. What is unique is the genuinely kind and committed staff, significant investment in excellent benefits and perks, dogs allowed in non-lab environments, and people who spend their careers here. My advice for job seekers: don't be scared. Reach out to your network and ask them directly about their experiences. Bitter Glassdoor reviews didn't dissuade me, and I'm glad I didn't listen.

Cons

Some teams are extremely top-heavy with titles that don't exist in the industry, and some leaders are more interested in flexing their control than leading with empathy.

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