Incompetent Managers in Clin Ops, Finance and Contracts Groups! - Anonymous employee Gilead Sciences Employee Review

1.0
7 July 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Parking, bagels, gym, FTE and contractors who stay even though they are managed by incompetent, over-reactive, and newly appointed managers!

Cons

Managers who can not manage staff as they do not have the confidence to develop staff vs. micromanage. Hiring by middle managers that have no idea what the position requires so they just put in bodies that need excessive training so they remain dependent on the manager for direction.

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5.0
7 July 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.

1.0
18 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

-The only pros are the amazing benefits - probably the best 401K I've seen as well as the highly competitive salaries.

Cons

-Lack of culture is a growing and rampant issue - there is a very high level of favoritism -Micromanagement from senior leadership - instances occuered where they essentially forced an employee to resign and not directly fire him/her just so that they wouldn't have to pay severence package, etc. Managers want to just make themselves look good and make it clear that your only job is to acf as if they are God's gift to this messed up planet. -Lack of proper communication and frequent unnecessary team meetings held which are a waste of time and do not accomplish any desirable results.

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