The person didn't specifically say HIV. That said, apparently there's a really big range of salary on the Prep team. My advice to the new people (or otherwise) not making a big salary is take advantage of each and every benefit Gilead offers no matter how small and it'll start to add up. I didn't learn that until after being here for a few years and I missed out. Also if you're going to leave, max out your 401K match as soon as you can so you can at least walk away with that.
I’m sorry why is he still here?
I don't blame you if that's the case. I didn't mean to insult. Hopefully you'll make it up in bonus and contests.