Genentech reviews

3.9

74% would recommend to a friend

(3,714 total reviews)
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Ashley Magargee

83% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Genentech has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,714 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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5.0
Jan 1, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great company goals and leadership. Excellent benefits package. Very good cafeterias. Getting to meet other people in the same field. There is a club house and gym (with excellent facilities) that's available to everybody. There appears to be opportunities for career development and support for that. Stock and 401k options. Fulfillment from doing your job since it is a biotech company that makes cancer treatments that saves lives.

Cons

Your working experience depends on which department you work in at Genentech and may vary greatly. It's a huge company so you may get lost among the sea of people. It's a huge campus, but there are free intra-campus shuttles to help you get around. The hours can get very long sometimes, depending on the nature of your work but I'd say it's the norm for most, if not all people.

5.0
Dec 30, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Feels great to know that you're contributing in the fight against cancer. Lots of smart and passionate people. Feel great waking up in the morning knowing that YOU make a difference. Company bonus plan is very generous if you're a performer. Genentech is always very focused of people development and isn't shy about spending money on continuing education.

Cons

Work/life balance can be a very difficult. Some of the "lifers" have a total sense of entitlement and don't know how good they have it compared to other companies - and it shows in their level of contribution. Promotion is very difficult due to company desire for flat organizational hierarchy. The politics can be a grind at times.

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