Q&A With Gilead Sciences Employees
For nearly 30 years, Gilead has built a culture of excellence. We are committed, hardworking and passionate about improving the lives of the patients who use our products. Our values – integrity, inclusion, teamwork, accountability and excellence – are evident in everything we do. Employees at Gilead challenge one another to ever higher standards and accomplishment. Gilead has attracted some of the sharpest minds in biotech and beyond, and the people who thrive in our culture are those who seek opportunities to do their best work beside others who share the same mission. Being here matters. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff of more than 11,000 people is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development.
How employees describe working at Gilead Sciences
Pay and benefits, although each year it seems less and less
The 401k match is the best part.
passionate about the work, however upper management sometimes prohibits/stalls empowerment within team
Industry leading share grants without audit committee backsliding
Need experienced managers and leaders
What it's like to work at Gilead Sciences
- Gilead Sciences employees generally work 9.5 hrs a day
- Employees at Gilead Sciences report the work pace is extremely fast
- 73% of Gilead Sciences employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Gilead Sciences employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 57% of Gilead Sciences employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Gilead Sciences employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
- 53% of Gilead Sciences employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Gilead Sciences Employees
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What's the company culture like at Gilead Sciences?
Top Employee Response
Seattle office is very weird. There are a lot of Chinese employees there which is OK but business is conducted in Chinese, also. There is a very big clique and hard for new hires to blend in.
Work hard, work fast.
What unique perks and benefits does Gilead Sciences provide?
The perks are standard.
How do I do well in an interview at Gilead Sciences?
Know the science. Know the data.
How long do the interviews usually take at Gilead Sciences?
All day.
How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at Gilead Sciences?
It's a marathon.
What do employees at Gilead Sciences think about their benefits?
Gilead Sciences employees rate their overall benefits an A and most of them think the perks are Neutral. 79% of Gilead Sciences employees say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees also get 20-30 days of paid vacation, and most of the employees believe the cash value of their benefits is $2500+/mo.
How's career growth and advancement at Gilead Sciences?
82% of the same employees also feel like Gilead Sciences is invested in their career growth. On average, majority of employees have a mentor to help them navigate their career at Gilead Sciences.
How are the managers at Gilead Sciences?
Gilead Sciences employees rate their manager a C- or 61/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. Most of the employees (71%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
What's the pay like for employees at Gilead Sciences?
Gilead Sciences employees rates their pay and overall compensation an A- or 76/100. 66% of employees believe they are paid fairly and 100% of employees get raises every year.






