Q: What are the top reviewed jobs at Genentech?

Intern (150) , Case Manager (91) , Research Associate (86) , Director (59) , Manager (56) , Postdoctoral Fellow (52) , Project Manager (52) , Scientist (49) , Senior Manager (48) , Associate Director (44) , Reimbursement Specialist (41) , Internship (40) , Manufacturing Technician (40) , Bioprocess Technician (39) , Clinical Specialist (35)

Question 1

Is Genentech a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Genentech has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 5,073 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 74% of employees would recommend working at Genentech to a friend and 55% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Genentech have been left by employees working as Summer Intern, Internship and Intern.

Question 2

Does Genentech pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Genentech employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Genentech. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Genentech?

Accepted Answer

74% of Genentech employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Genentech 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Genentech?

Accepted Answer

Intern (150), Case Manager (91), Research Associate (86), Director (59), Manager (56), Postdoctoral Fellow (52), Project Manager (52), Scientist (49), Senior Manager (48), Associate Director (44), Reimbursement Specialist (41), Internship (40), Manufacturing Technician (40), Bioprocess Technician (39), Clinical Specialist (35)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Genentech according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"The benefits are great and the perk are second to none such as the GenenBus." ((in 667 reviews)); "Great culture and networking opportunities" ((in 371 reviews)); "good pay which is great considering the headhunters cut of the pay and the fact that I did not recieve benefits." ((in 204 reviews)); "Great work life balance if you don't work in gRED (the early research division)." ((in 185 reviews)); "The South San Francisco campus is BEAUTIFUL and has so many amenities such as an amazing health center/gym." ((in 94 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Genentech according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Poor Management and too many veterans who are "protected"" ((in 142 reviews)); "Bad managers will slow down your career growth" ((in 104 reviews)); "People with only a few years (less than 5 yrs) of experience hold senior leadership positions." ((in 78 reviews)); "Lots of layoffs from year to year after Roche took over." ((in 46 reviews)); "Favoritism is alive and well." ((in 37 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Genentech layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Genentech layoffs and their outlook for job security at Genentech in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Genentech locations?

Accepted Answer

South San Francisco, San Francisco, Vacaville, Oceanside, Hillsboro, Portland, San Diego, New York, Redwood City, Los Angeles, Boston, Washington, San Jose, Atlanta, Chicago, Phoenix, San Bruno, San Mateo, Dixon, Miami, Dallas, Indianapolis, Sacramento, Pacifica, Palo Alto, Baton Rouge, Tampa, Kansas City, Charlotte, Austin

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