Genentech reviews

3.9

74% would recommend to a friend

(3,717 total reviews)
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83% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Genentech has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,717 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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4.0
Sep 8, 2010

Pretty good.

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

OK. Attempts made to keep people happy very dependent on what group you're in. And who it is that you report to.

Cons

Much more bureaucratic than it used to be. Groups are very silo'd, and sharing of information is limited at times and inconsistent, which can be frustrating.

4.0
Sep 8, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Company provides good salaries, support, and a comfortable workplace. This was true when I was there until 2008. Things may be different under Roche.

Cons

Due to its size, tasks are specialized and initiative is constrained by a corporate culture requiring consensus. Meetings dominate the work day.

4.0
Sep 8, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits Good Transportation provided Clear mission and value to community Lots of resources available to employees

Cons

Constant changes magnified by Roche merger Merger not exactly friendly - distrust on both sides Sometimes challenging workload

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