Doesn't value it's employees - Director Exelixis Employee Review

2.0
5 Jun 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Great team mates and project teams. Lots of very talented people. Interesting projects in the pipeline with a diversity of modality. really enjoyed my first 6 months. Nice offices and campus.

Cons

Toxic atmosphere created by reorganizations, lay offs, individual firings (CMO, and senior clinical staff), aggressive micromanaging and governance. Sudden changes to project teams structures, with no advance notice or change management. Revisions to the performance management system resulted in good performing staff getting poor reviews and having a reduced bonus. Overall staff were not given a full bonus due to not all the company goals being hit, Compulsory 5 day a week in the office instated (again). Managers are being told to check in with their staff multiple times a day and oversee their reports work. They have declared that this is not micromanagement, and micro management is when you do the work for the employees. (note definition of micromanagement "Micromanagement is a management style where a manager closely observes, supervises and/or controls the work of their employees". This is not just for junior employees where that is more necessary.

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5.0
29 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I I have learned a lot and grown during my time at Exelixis. I work hard every day with my team, and I am motivated to do so because of our mission. We give our patients more time with those they love. What’s better than that? I work alongside some great folks, and I am excited to see what the future holds for us. Our benefits and the benefits team are excellent. Good pay, a beautiful campus, and meaningful work. Are there issues? Sure, every organization has them, but I am happy here.

Cons

Internal support structures like a central communication hub are missing but are currently being developed.

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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