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Any offers yet? I heard verbals were coming today.

Yes, I received an offer on Friday. I told the recruiter, I need this weekend to think it over. Trying to squeeze some extra vacation time. base pay and a car upgrade. Didn't want them to think they can just simply sign me up without me negotiating a better package.
 






Yes, I received an offer on Friday. I told the recruiter, I need this weekend to think it over. Trying to squeeze some extra vacation time. base pay and a car upgrade. Didn't want them to think they can just simply sign me up without me negotiating a better package.

Did you go through an external recruiter or did you work directly with Gilead? I'd also be interested in the offer's details! TIA!
 



Was very excited for this opportunity - interviewed last week and waiting to see if I get an offer. However, with all of the recent news last week wondering about stability ( I know is there such a thing in this industry??) A few weeks ago I would have jumped at the opportunity but now wondering if I just stay where I'm at. Thoughts?
 



Was very excited for this opportunity - interviewed last week and waiting to see if I get an offer. However, with all of the recent news last week wondering about stability ( I know is there such a thing in this industry??) A few weeks ago I would have jumped at the opportunity but now wondering if I just stay where I'm at. Thoughts?

Ditto. I worked in the HIV area for years and when RIF'd, went into CVD. I'd love to get back into it, I'm very passionate about the field as my godson is HIV+ and he really should not be....

The pharma industry is in shambles, not to mention what will happen with the HIV industry and Ryan White funding with our new administration. Gilead is a great place to work, but I'm sure it too will be impacted by the economy, etc.

Good luck to you.
 
























I was able to negotiate base of @120K, Bonus up to $45K, upgrade to manager car, $15K signing bonus, and 4 weeks vacation. Hope this helps in your negotiations!

Can you please explain how you negotiated this package? Based on "X" years of experience... Prior vacation allotment at previous company... Car upgrade? What do you bring to the table that justified these additional perks? Thanks in advance.
 



I was able to negotiate base of @120K, Bonus up to $45K, upgrade to manager car, $15K signing bonus, and 4 weeks vacation. Hope this helps in your negotiations!

Ha...this guy is pulling your leg. And how do I know? My wife works in TA--she knows exactly who was hired and at what salaries, etc. She even laughed at this post!