Genentech is the best biotechnology company to work for in the Bay Area. - Senior Manager Genentech Employee Review

4.0
Dec 14, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Genentech has the best scientists and researchers. Interacting with these colleagues is the best part about going to work here. Company generously rewards employees with solid, competitive pay and bonuses.

Cons

Certain departments are consistently overworked and need more people, more support.

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5.0
Jul 21, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great learning opportunities, colleagues are knowledgeable and nice

Cons

A number of reorgs in the recent years

5.0
Jul 21, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Loved working with my team. Super collaborative and exciting science. Great benefits and work life balance. Love the balance between pipeline and publication.

Cons

Super slow promotion rates that are more dependent on tenure, rather than contribution. We've also had yearly rounds of layoffs for the past four years. It is truly difficult to maintain any level of trust with upper management. However, layoff benefits at Genentech seem to be generous.

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