Skip to contentSkip to footer
      employer cover photo
      employer logo
      employer logo

      Genentech

      Part of Roche

      Engaged Employer

      Genentech reviews

      A great ride, future not as certain - Anonymous employee Genentech Employee Review

      4.0
      Oct 29, 2011
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Genentech attracts people who're interested in its mission, not just making money. Being mission-driven, it's easy to argue for the right decision. But being non-hierarchical, it can take time to make those decisions.

      Cons

      Being owned by Roche, and no longer having profit sharing: Roche needed new life, and bought Genentech to save itself. Roche as many more developed corporate functions, but they get in the way of the mission of the company. Because of integration with Roche, there is much more confusion about corporate goals; in the past, you could print them on a T-shirt, and up to 70% of employees knew how their own jobs connected with corporate goals (US avg = 30%). Now, I'm sure it's less.

      Explore other reviews about Genentech

      5.0
      Jul 8, 2026
      Scientist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great culture and work environment.

      Cons

      PhD is necessary oftentimes for advancement.

      3.0
      May 7, 2026
      Data analytics manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Genentech's origin story and mission are genuinely inspiring — few companies can point to such a meaningful historical arc in medicine. Patient engagement is taken seriously and feels authentic, not performative. The campus is beautiful and the culture has real warmth.

      Cons

      DDA is operating with significant gaps. First, the foundational data infrastructure is not mature enough to support the ambitions being set for the team. Second, the measurement culture has gotten ahead of the methodology, and no one in a position of authority seems to be asking hard questions about whether the numbers actually mean what they're being presented as meaning. Third, some management feel disconnected from the work itself, lacking the knowledge, hands-on experience, or relevant credentials. Individually any one of these would be manageable. Together these create an environment where it's hard to do rigorous work, rather work is performative, and be recognized for it.

      3
      See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All
      Related searches: Genentech jobs | Genentech salaries | Genentech benefits | Genentech interviews | Genentech conversations
      Genentech reviewsGenentech review