Toxic culture and work environment, not worth the pay - Director Gilead Sciences Employee Review

1.0
12 July 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Nice campus with decent cafeteria food, plenty of free parking, good pay

Cons

Constant fire drills due to poor planning, inefficient processes, and lack of clear direction. Culture of fear makes for bad science. Good talent is leaving and there is no real desire to develop their employees. Most people are here to get promoted and so highly political environment and people are rarely genuine. I feel like I wasted my time here and potentially set back my career.

Explore other reviews about Gilead Sciences

5.0
18 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

good company to work for

Cons

no serious cons to be listed

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.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All