Is Genentech a good company to work for?

Genentech has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 5,071 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 664 reviews)); "The people I work with are great and very inspiring." ((in 491 reviews)); "Great Culture and Company Values" ((in 368 reviews)); "good pay which is great considering the headhunters cut of the pay and the fact that I did not recieve benefits." ((in 195 reviews)); "The South San Francisco campus is BEAUTIFUL and has so many amenities such as an amazing health center/gym." ((in 96 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and too many veterans who are "protected"" ((in 143 reviews)); "Bad managers will slow down your career growth" ((in 100 reviews)); "People with only a few years (less than 5 yrs) of experience hold senior leadership positions." ((in 77 reviews)); "Lots of layoffs from year to year after Roche took over." ((in 39 reviews)); "Long hours and some of the integration issues post the merger with Roche make the work challenging sometimes." ((in 38 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

(3,717 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 3,717 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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Reviews by job title

4K reviews

4.0

Jul 31, 2025

Good gig, disorganized at times

Patient navigator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, good benefits, good work-life balance, good values in terms of big pharma company - patient centric and management cares about employees well being. This may differ depending on department.

Cons

Recently took away fully remote positions, leadership is starting to micromanage, punishing people on a department level rather than individual level. lots of "talent flowing" in which you do extra work for no extra pay. lots of budget cuts.

Genentech Response

10mo

We’re glad to hear you value our benefits and work-life balance. Providing comprehensive, competitive programs that support our employees’ well-being is a priority for us. We’re also committed to helping our managers grow as effective and passionate leaders, as we know they play a key role in shaping the employee experience. We’ll continue working to address your feedback and foster an environment where everyone can thrive and do their best work.

4.0

Jul 27, 2025

middle management

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

vision of the senior leadership of organization

Cons

middle management and the politics

4.0

Jul 24, 2025

Talented and committed co- workers

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Extremely smart, ethical and motivated co-workers

Cons

Senior leadership in product development did not “walk the talk” for the most part

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