Gates Foundation

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Deputy Director - Deputy Director Gates Foundation Employee Review

4.0

Dec 23, 2015

Deputy director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

You get to work with extremely smart and impressive colleagues. You get to invest in creative entrepreneurs and innovators who are trying to change the world for the better.

Cons

It takes almost a year to earn "your operating license" within the organization and too much time is spent on internal process versus investing and working with the field to maximize impact.

Gates Foundation Response

Thanks so much for your thoughtful review. If you are open to it, I'd love to get your thoughts on our new First Year Success Plans. Our intent is to support new hires to be more productive and operating faster than in the past. Please let me know. Pam.yanchik@gatesfoundation.org

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5.0

Apr 24, 2026

Senior program officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Everyone is aligned to the mission. Fantastic benefits.

Cons

These could be pros for some but travel and ambiguity are things to deal with

3.0

Jun 8, 2026

Program manager

Recommend

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Business outlook

Pros

Mission-based work Diverse, passionate employee base Healthcare benefit Parental leave and support Unlimited PTO

Cons

Poor work-life balance Perfectionist culture Unreasonable expectations with working hours High levels of burnout Retaliation for setting boundaries with working hours Culture resistant to prioritization of work

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