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      Ghetto (Manufacturing) vs Commercial (Rich Side of Town) - Compliance Training Manager Genentech Employee Review

      1.0
      Jun 20, 2017
      Compliance training manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      If you work in manufacturing/operations your perks are proximity to the bay, free seltzer water, free rentable bikes, and company sponsored sporting events. If you work in Commercial or a global function there are MANY perks both financial and work/life balance.

      Cons

      OPERATIONS/MANUFACTURING: Dysfunctional, duplicitous, and perception weighs heavier than reality. In operations/manufacturing the schedule is too fast, people are overworked, teams are under resourced, and the overall SSF site culture is partial work completion (i.e. 20% completed 80% incomplete). Therefore it is important within this organization to make appearances that everything is o.k. and running smoothly. This tactic tends to combat/deflect blame for chronic problems and recurrent issues. GLOBAL OR COMMERCIAL: Loads and loads of politics.

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      Genentech Response
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      We greatly appreciate you taking the time to send us your feedback. Because the roles & responsibilities in our company differ from function to function, there will be variation in work related experiences. However, we constantly strive to provide all employees an environment where they can do their best work and make real impact in the lives of patients. From your review, it sounds like that may not have been your experience. If you are currently experiencing frustration about your work environment, and you are open to continuing the conversation, we would like to invite you to reach out to your HR representative. Again, Thank you for your review.

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