Is Genentech a good company to work for?

Genentech has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 5,075 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 .

Does Genentech pay their employees well?

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.

How satisfied are employees working at Genentech?

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.

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)

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

"The benefits are great and the perk are second to none such as the GenenBus." ((in 646 reviews)); "Great Culture and Company Values" ((in 367 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 184 reviews)); "Nice campus that is populated by diverse individuals" ((in 94 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and too many veterans who are "protected"" ((in 142 reviews)); "Bad managers will slow down your career growth" ((in 103 reviews)); "People with only a few years (less than 5 yrs) of experience hold senior leadership positions." ((in 78 reviews)); "Lack of support by upper management" ((in 41 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs and people leaving because it is not worth it to work there." ((in 41 reviews))

What are employees saying about Genentech layoffs in 2026?

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.

What are the top reviewed Genentech locations?

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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Genentech

Part of Roche

Genentech reviews

3.9

74% would recommend to a friend

(3,721 total reviews)

Ashley Magargee

83% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

Genentech has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,721 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Genentech employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

4K reviews

4.0

Jan 28, 2011

Good, but not for long

Operations intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People - They are great to work with. Also, great perks.

Cons

Management highly incompetent in identifying and promoting talent. The louder you are the faster you get promoted.

1.0

Jan 27, 2011

Most Managers are really clueless and only out for themselves and their own personal growth.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great science - There are some very hard working people

Cons

- Lots and lots of bull - Favoritism is rampant - Some get promoted for being social butterflies - Someone comes back from Leave and right away promoted. Very unfair to those who worked! - Jobs are posted even though hiring managers already have their pick! Outsiders getting hired at higher positions even though they are not qualified. - Extremely unfair promotions. No wonder people are starting to leave on their own.

3.0

Jan 25, 2011

stagnant

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

food is very good and cheap

Cons

people there are not qualified for their positions

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