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      3.0
      Mar 6, 2017
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Excellent modern facilities and open floor office spaces. Many company and department-wide activities that make for a strong company culture. Excellent work-life balance with work schedule flexibility.

      Cons

      Great for management roles and above. Otherwise, the jump into study management could be supported more in an environment where true collaboration to uplift every team member and make them better, seems to be sorely missing for a company of this magnitude and reputation. Mid-level management usually don't seem to have a good grasp of their title which is "management".

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      Genentech Response
      9y
      Thanks for your feedback. We are proud every day to offer our employees great spaces and fun activities to add to their lives. Regarding you concerns around some management styles- we want our managers to be committed and passionate leaders and we provide them with the tools and resources they need to be effective in their roles. We recognize that our managers influence our employees’ experiences every day. We are focusing energy to address the issues you’ve mentioned and to maintain an environment where people can do their best work. Again, thank you for your feedback.

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      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.

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