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      Genentech Technical Development Research Associate reviews

      3.6

      49% would recommend to a friend

      (94 total reviews)
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      Ashley Magargee

      53% approve of CEO

      4% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.6

      Work/Life balance

      3.5

      Culture & values

      3.4

      Compensation and benefits

      3.3

      Diversity & inclusion

      2.7

      Career opportunities

      2.5

      Senior management

      Technical Development Research Associate employees have rated Genentech with 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 94 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Technical Development Research Associate professionals have a good working experience there. Genentech is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Technical Development Research Associate professionals compared to other employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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      94 reviews
      3.0
      Nov 25, 2008

      Great perks, not so great culture.

      Research assistant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Benefits are phenominal, very easy to take vacation and flexible. The gym is great, cafeterias are quality and not too expensive. On site ping-pong tournaments are another perk too.

      Cons

      Promotions are very obscure and roles are very defined. A feeling of compartmentalization in this giant firm leaves me looking for more. Projects are so large and research is so slow that I feel removed from my work and have little ownership.

      3.0
      Aug 1, 2008

      Times are changing, can Genentech survive.

      Research assistant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The Genentech culture for scientist is very rewarding.The Genentech culture for scientist is very rewarding.The Genentech culture for scientist is very rewarding.The Genentech culture for scientist is very rewarding.The Genentech culture for scientist is very rewarding.The Genentech culture for scientist is very rewarding.

      Cons

      The decision making process needs to be streamlined.The decision making process needs to be streamlined.The decision making process needs to be streamlined.The decision making process needs to be streamlined.The decision making process needs to be streamlined.The decision making process needs to be streamlined.

      4.0
      Jul 8, 2008

      Deserving of "Best Places to Work" Spotlight

      Research associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The network of talented researchers and scientists willing to share their knowledge is inspiring. It seems that talented employees with great ideas are given the resources and motivation to succeed. The work environment is casually intensive and reminiscent of an academic campus. Managers are generally competent and care about an employee's advancement.

      Cons

      It definitely seems that the "glory days" of Genentech have passed and a big-company established feel is replacing the start-up mentality. Perks, while nice and generous, are over-hyped. Org structure could be flatter (a lot of middle management). Despite emphasis on professional development, promotions can be difficult to come by.

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