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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 8,000 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. read more
Gilead Sciences Company Culture
Gilead Sciences Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.2/5
Gilead Sciences' Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
APerks & Benefits
AGender
B+Diversity
BHappiness
BGilead Sciences CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Daniel O’Day
68 /100
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Diversity at Gilead Sciences
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at Gilead Sciences have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Gilead Sciences
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B+
Women at Gilead Sciences have rated Manager, Team, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Gilead Sciences eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-25
Gilead Sciences employees are -25% more likely to recommend Gilead Sciences as a great place to work
| 31% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 56% | Detractors |
Working at Gilead Sciences
Working at Gilead Sciences is rated below average by 214 employees, across various culture dimensions. Gilead Sciences employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Meetings and Environment have the most room for improvement, putting Gilead Sciences’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Gilead Sciences was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Gilead Sciences
C
Overall Company Culture at Gilead Sciences is rated C
Last updated 18 days ago
Bottom
40%
Gilead Sciences ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Gilead Sciences Employee Reviews
Out of 174 Gilead Sciences employee reviews, 75% were positive. The remaining 25% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Gilead Sciences improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 75% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 25% |
Positive Reviews From Gilead Sciences Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Salary , stock offerings, health insurance
- What did you like most about the interview process?The HR rep was amazing and quick to respond
- What are some of the best things about your team?Some are smart and great people
Constructive Feedback From Gilead Sciences Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Ambition, innovation, disclosure, respect for legacy.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Need experienced managers and leaders
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?More engagement when meeting with people. Most people seem negative and not excited about their work
Gilead Sciences Company Information
Gilead Sciences Company Overview
Gilead Sciences was founded in 1987 and its current CEO is Daniel O’Day. Since its inception 39 years ago, Gilead Sciences has grown to 8916 employees.
Gilead Sciences Mission, Vision & Values
Gilead Sciences Mission Statement
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 8,000 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.
Gilead Sciences Vision Statement
To discover, develop and commercialize innovative therapeutics in the areas of unmet medical need that improve patient care.
Gilead Sciences Values
- Integrity
- Inclusion
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Excellence
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Gilead Sciences
Sustainability — and recognition of its importance as we grow — drove us to publish Gilead’s first report highlighting
some of our initiatives to implement sustainable social and environmental practices worldwide. Gilead employees strive to
incorporate sustainability into their lives, both at work and at home. Many of the initiatives you’ll read about originated from
our employee base.
We dedicate time, resources, and passion to manage programs, collaborate with leading organizations, and spearhead initiatives to provide education, prevention, care, and social and financial support for those who need it most.
| Headquarter | 94404 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.gilead.com |
| Founding Date | 1987 |
| Tel | 6502292788 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | GILD |
| Social Sites |
Gilead Sciences Competitors
Gilead Sciences competitors include Genentech, Biogen, Merck, and Amgen. Gilead Sciences ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Gilead Sciences compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Gilead Sciences Employees
Gilead Sciences has 8916 employees. 214 employees at Gilead Sciences have reviewed Gilead Sciences across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 18 days ago.
Overall, the 214 Gilead Sciences employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Gilead Sciences are pleased with their total compensation at Gilead Sciences, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Gilead Sciences are generally satisfied with their team. 214 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Gilead Sciences are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Gilead Sciences believe the environment at Gilead Sciences is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Gilead Sciences is extremely fast. About 36% of the employees at Gilead Sciences work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Gilead Sciences are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Gilead Sciences employees generally work 9.5 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Gilead Sciences report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
74% of Gilead Sciences employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Gilead Sciences employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
57% of Gilead Sciences employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Gilead Sciences employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
53% of Gilead Sciences employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Gilead Sciences - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Gilead Sciences is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Gilead Sciences employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Gilead Sciences KPIs and OKRs
At Gilead Sciences 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Gilead Sciences' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 10 Gilead Sciences employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 8 have said yes.
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Gilead Sciences CEO & Leadership
Gilead Sciences CEO - Daniel O’Day
68 /100
Gilead Sciences’s CEO Daniel O’Day started in this role in 2019. Daniel’s approval rate is just above average, putting Daniel in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Daniel O’Day is well regarded by employees for the Compensation Gilead Sciences offers, and ranks among the Top 10% of CEOs by employees in that category. Daniel is most liked by employees in the Engineering department and employees with Entry Level experience. However, employees in the Marketing department have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Gilead Sciences’s competitors, Daniel O’Day ranks just above Biogen’s CEO Michel Vounatsos. With Daniel’s leadership, Gilead Sciences employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and Perks And Benefits. Daniel was rated slightly below average for Meetings.
Gilead Sciences Leadership
The Gilead Sciences Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Daniel O’Day, Executive Chairman John Martin, and Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President Robin Washington
Daniel O’Day CEO / President
Daniel O’Day serves as the CEO / President of Gilead Sciences.
John Martin Executive Chairman
Dr. John C. Martin, Ph.D., has been Executive Chairman of Gilead Sciences, Inc. since March 10, 2016. Dr. Martin served... read more
Robin Washington Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
Ms. Robin L. Washington joined Gilead, a research-based biopharmaceutical company, as Senior Vice President and Chief... read more
Kevin Young Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Kevin B. Young, CBE, has been the Chief Operating Officer at Gilead Sciences, Inc. since May 24, 2016. Mr. Young... read more
Norbert W. Bischofberger Ph.D. Executive VP of Research & Development and Chief Scientific Officer
Dr. Norbert W. Bischofberger, Ph.D., has been the Chief Scientific Officer of Gilead Sciences, Inc. since March 09, 2007... read more
Gregg H. Alton Executive Vice President of Corporate & Medical Affairs
Mr. Gregg H. Alton serves as an Executive Vice President of Corporate and Medical Affairs at Gilead Palo Alto, Inc. Mr.... read more
Martin B. Silverstein M.D. Executive Vice President of Strategy
Dr. Martin B. Silverstein, also known as Marty, M.D., has been an Executive Vice President of Strategy at Gilead... read more
James R. Meyers Executive Vice President of Worldwide Commercial Operations
Mr. James R. Meyers, also known as Jim, has been an Executive Vice President of Commercial Operations at Gilead... read more
Taiyin Yang Ph.D. Executive Vice President of Pharmaceutical Development & Manufacturing
Dr. Taiyin Yang PhD has been an Executive Vice President of Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing at Gilead... read more
Gilead Sciences Salaries
How much does Gilead Sciences pay?
How much do people at Gilead Sciences get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Gilead Sciences is $130,878, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $132,041, or $63 per hour.
At Gilead Sciences, the highest paid job is a Director of PR at $330,000 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,249 annually. Average Gilead Sciences salaries by department include: HR at $125,282, Engineering at $141,734, IT at $106,085, and Operations at $98,445. Half of Gilead Sciences salaries are above $132,041.
101 employees at Gilead Sciences rank their Compensation in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 307 ratings) while 99 employees at Gilead Sciences rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 103 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Gilead Sciences employees include job titles like Director of Operations, Operations Manager, Director of PR, and Project Manager. Comparably data has a total of 5 salary records from Gilead Sciences employees.
Last updated 19 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $102k | $102k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $131k | $131k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $197k | $197k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $250k | $250k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $296k | $296k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $330k | $330k | 100th Percentile |
$130,878*
Average Compensation
$132,041*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Gilead Sciences Salaries by City
Gilead Sciences Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Gilead Sciences
Diverse employees at Gilead Sciences score the company 71/100 across various culture categories, placing Gilead Sciences in the Top 30% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Gilead Sciences across various culture dimensions.
Our Inclusion & Diversity program aims to promote an inclusive and high-performing workplace culture. We want all of our employees to embrace and leverage each other’s talents and diverse perspectives, foster a sense of belonging, achieve their full career potential and contribute to Gilead’s success.,,
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Gilead Sciences Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Gilead Sciences PTO
Gilead Sciences' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Gilead Sciences' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Gilead Sciences Careers
Gilead Sciences Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Gilead Sciences applied for 98 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 99% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Gilead Sciences has a total of 8916 employees
98
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 99% Granted (97 out of 98)
- 1% Denied (1 out of 98)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 98)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 98)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Gilead Sciences on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 58% | |
|---|---|---|
IT | 25% | |
Engineering | 8% | |
Executive | 8% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 8% | |
|---|---|---|
Chicago | 8% | |
South San Francisco | 8% | |
Fort Worth | 8% | |
Washington | 8% | |
Other | 58% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Gilead Sciences
Who is the CEO of Gilead Sciences?
Gilead Sciences CEO is Daniel O’Day, their score by employees is 68
What is Gilead Sciences eNPS?
The eNPS for Gilead Sciences is -25
What is Gilead Sciences revenue?
Gilead Sciences revenue is $26B
What is the salary for IT Support Engineer in Gilead Sciences?
IT Support Engineer average salary in the US is 92k
What are the salaries in the Communications in Gilead Sciences?
The average salaries for Communications in Gilead Sciences is 239k
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