Cancer is our cause. Make it yours, too.

We employ the best in biotech to discover, develop and commercialize medicines that help patients living with cancer recover stronger and live longer. Join our collective quest for oncology excellence and help us achieve our important and ambitious goals.

We’re expanding our teams company-wide in areas including Drug Discovery, Clinical Development, Commercial and Administration for our Alameda and Philadelphia locations.

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Cancer is our cause. Make it yours, too.

We employ the best in biotech to discover, develop and commercialize medicines that help patients living with cancer recover stronger and live longer. Join our collective quest for oncology excellence and help us achieve our important and ambitious goals.

We’re expanding our teams company-wide in areas including Drug Discovery, Clinical Development, Commercial and Administration for our Alameda and Philadelphia locations.

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Work with us in Alameda and Philadelphia!

Exelixis is headquartered in Alameda’s Waterfront at Harbor Bay in a large, modern campus with state-of-the-art lab space that provides room for continued growth. The company has also expanded East with a new location in the Philadelphia area focused on our discovery and development capabilities in addition to other business operational functions.

 


We’re Driven by an Ambitious Cause

At Exelixis, our focus and commitment is clear: to launch new medicines that give patients and their families hope for the future.

OUR VALUES
Be Exceptional

Be Exceptional

Take the right action and lead others to do the right thing at the right time in the right way.

Excel for Patients

Excel for Patients

Innovate to design solutions and remove barriers to show how much we care.

Exceed Together

Exceed Together

Apply rigor, resourcefulness and respect to maximize opportunities and deliver impactful results.

Working at Exelixis by the Numbers

# of current regular employees

Longest tenured employee, in years

# of PhDs/PharmDs

# of MDs

# of issued patents

# of commercial products resulting from Exelixis discovery efforts

Our Benefits

We aim to ensure the good health and happiness of our valued employees.

*Benefits only offered to employees reporting into the corporate office

Our Health Benefits Include
Our health benefits include:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Domestic Partner Coverage
Our Smart Savings Benefits Include
Our smart savings benefits include:
  • 401(K) Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 529 College Savings Plan
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • ESPP
  • Pet Insurance
  • Home and Auto Insurance
We Also Want You To Take Good Care Of Yourself With
We also want you to take good care of yourself and your family with:
  • Vacation Days
  • Sick Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Wellness Subsidy Program
  • Modern Health (Mental Health Coverage)
  • Onsite Chair Massages*
  • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Peloton Bike Room*
  • Onsite Cruiser Bikes*
  • Sponsored Employee Sports Teams
  • Family Care Coordination
  • Employee Assistance Program
Additional Perks
Additional Perks:
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Private Transportation Options
  • Subsidized Commuter Benefits*
  • Back-up Care Options
  • Rewards & Recognition Programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Electric Car Charging Stations
  • Fertility and Family Building
  • Surrogacy Assistance
  • College Coaching
  • Tutoring for Children
  • Subsidized Child Care
  • Business Travel Accident Plan
  • Meal Delivery Service and Subsidy*

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Browse available job opportunities at our Alameda and Philadelphia locations.

What Our Employees Are Saying

Exelixis is excited to have a bicoastal presence operating as one team, with one mission. Our recent expansion to the Philadelphia area enables us to access the best talent from two biotechnology centers of excellence. What we’re building here is special – we’re bringing people together to work seamlessly as one unified organization to deliver on our promise to patients.

Vicki, Development, Exelixis employee since 2022 

Every day at Exelixis, I see people all working towards the goal to help more patients with cancer. We also grow as a team and support each other in all ways.

Vivien, Pharmacology, Exelixis employee since 2021

I chose to work for Exelixis because I respect and value its mission. To be a part of this company makes me feel proud. After 6 months, I can see that those around me are equally as passionate about their contributions to this organization. It provides me a feeling of camaraderie on a day-to-day basis.

Rosamaria, Legal Services, Exelixis employee since 2021

There are a lot of brilliant yet humble people here. Leadership and management empower employees and there are ample growth opportunities. You are always compelled to evolve your role and responsibilities.

Shawn, Commercial Operations, Exelixis employee since 2018

I enjoy working at Exelixis for so many reasons, with one being how you feel and hear the appreciation of your work. It’s a great feeling to work at a mid-size biotech company and know that your individual contributions and collective teamwork are impactful to the company and broader community. I am excited to continue growing and developing my career within such an amazing company.

Rhea, Pharmacology, Exelixis employee since 2021

Exelixis is a supportive, collaborative, and challenging environment, and I am happy to be part of the Exelixis family. We are on a mission to help cancer patients recover stronger and live longer. Our management is very considerate of its employees, and it’s refreshing to see the company’s commitment to a work-life balance. I highly recommend Exelixis because it will give you an opportunity to work with talented groups of individuals that are dedicated to tackling difficult-to-treat cancers.

Sunil, Development Excellence & Innovation, Exelixis employee since 2021

What I appreciate the most about Exelixis is its culture of growth. We are constantly striving to improve the care of those battling cancer. We also have a great culture that encourages our growth and development as individuals and professionals.

Asela, Financial Planning & Analysis, Exelixis employee since 2016

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Exelixis is on a mission to help cancer patients recover stronger and live longer

We drive for results, so patients can survive and thrive.
We are resilient in the face of adversity, and tireless in advancing our science.
We celebrate our long history of prolific drug discovery and rigorous drug development.
We unite to launch innovative medicines for difficult-to-treat cancers.
We exist to give people hope – one drug, one patient at a time.

WE ARE EXELIXIS.

Join Us in Our Quest to Treat and Defeat Cancer

It’s a time of exciting growth with many new job openings available:
  • Contribute to a growing, oncology-focused biotechnology company that embraces diverse skills, perspectives, and life experiences in its quest to treat and defeat cancer.
  • Join a company with the staying power of 25 years in a challenging field that’s uniquely positioned us in the industry for significant growth.
  • Thrive in the company of others who share a rare blend of intelligence, professionalism, humility, and compassion.
Be part of a biotech revolution happening in the East Bay
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