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

(554 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

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

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Disability

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Veteran status

Reviews by job title

554 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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2.0

Jun 16, 2022

Used to be great

Qc associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good to have on resume.

Cons

Culture has become toxic. Senior leadership is a joke, disconnected, and not trustworthy. Pay isn’t keeping up with the industry or cost of living. Everyone with experience is leaving or has left. Retention is nonexistent and nothing ever changes. Employee surveys are at a D ranking and leadership celebrates the “progress” when comparing it to surveys during covid and massive layoffs. Stay away.

3.0

Jun 5, 2022

Standard manufacturing job

Sr. manufacturing tech

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The retirement and year end bonus options are good. The people you work with will usually be the main reason why you show up everyday.

Cons

The compensation is starting to lag against competitors in the area. There’s ambiguity in the path for development and advancement.

5.0

May 24, 2022

great work life balance

Principal scientific researcher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work-life balance, great research, decent salary

Cons

poor career advancement in sr track

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