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 company really go the extra mile to show that they care about their employees." ((in 671 reviews)); "Great company and culture!" ((in 376 reviews)); "good pay which is great considering the headhunters cut of the pay and the fact that I did not recieve benefits." ((in 202 reviews)); "Great work life balance if you don't work in gRED (the early research division)." ((in 181 reviews)); "The South San Francisco campus is BEAUTIFUL and has so many amenities such as an amazing health center/gym." ((in 105 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 102 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 42 reviews)); "Lack of support by upper management" ((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?

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Genentech reviews

3.9

74% would recommend to a friend

(3,717 total reviews)

Ashley Magargee

83% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

4K reviews

4.0

Apr 17, 2025

Good benefits and pay

Case manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is great, benefits are great, hybrid work from home and in office

Cons

Very frequent change in management, hit or miss with managers, highly competitive with moving around the company or getting promoted

3.0

Apr 17, 2025

It isn't what it used to be

Account & community manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Roche/Genentech offers a competitive benefits and compensation package, including strong healthcare coverage, retirement contributions, and other employee perks. The company also has a strong reputation in the industry and a robust pipeline.

Cons

I experienced firsthand the shift brought on by the company's evolving business model and changes in leadership. While the organization is known for its scientific innovation, the new structure introduced a significant number of additional internal processes and stakeholders, which often made it challenging to execute efficiently in the field. Another key change was the transition away from traditional sales-based compensation. Reps are now primarily measured and compensated based on Management by Objectives (MBOs), which can feel disconnected from direct performance and customer impact. Additionally, the bonus structure lacks significant upside, which may not align well with high-performing, results-driven sales professionals.

5.0

Apr 10, 2025

Overall great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Great work-life balance -Nice people -Decent pay

Cons

-The org change is quite often and annoying

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