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Exelixis Overview
Work Here? Get a Free Employer AccountSouth San Francisco, CA
51 to 200 employees
1994
Company - Public (EXEL)
Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
$25 to $50 million (USD) per year
Genentech, Novartis, AstraZeneca
We've come a long way, baby, but we still have a lot in common with the fruit fly. Exelixis, a pharmaceutical research and development firm, got its start analyzing genetic data from fruit flies and other organisms as a means to speed the development of drugs ... Read more
Exelixis Reviews
Exelixis37Approve of CEO
Michael M. Morrissey
11 Ratings
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"Excellent place to work."
StarStarStarStarStar- Work/Life Balance
- Culture & Values
- Career Opportunities
- Comp & Benefits
- Senior Management
RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Exelixis full-time (More than a year)
Pros
They really respect their employees and encourage work-life balance in addition to good pay and all of the major holidays off. They also encourage teamwork and collaboration.
Cons
There is a fairly high level of stress due to their status a s start up company which will continue until they start turning a profit from their one commercial product.
Advice to Management
Keep up the good work.
Exelixis 2014-06-03 14:45 PDT
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Exelixis Interviews
Experience
Experience
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Difficulty
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Average- No OfferPositive ExperienceAverage InterviewExelixis 2017-05-29 08:50 PDT
Application
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Exelixis (South San Francisco, CA) in May 2017.
Interview
After a telephone interview with the principal manager, I met with 5 other employees from various segments of the company which included Finance, legal, HR and Compliance. The interviewers had anywhere from a few months of time with the company to 13 years. I met with each person for 30 minutes.
Interview Questions
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