Great place for an industry postdoc. - Postdoctoral Research Fellow Genentech Employee Review

5.0
Aug 17, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Access to many resources and opportunities for personal career advancement. Great place to experience biotech industry while working in a research-focused environment. Great people, great science, and a supportive atmosphere. Free t-shirts are given out at parties and special occasions throughout the year.

Cons

The postdoc program is only 4 years (sometimes they allow a 5th year if you have a substantial reason such as finishing a manuscript) and this adds a time pressure to your research.

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Cons

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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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