Genentech Technical Development Research Associate reviews

3.6

49% would recommend to a friend

(92 total reviews)
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Ashley Magargee

53% approve of CEO

4% positive business outlook

Technical Development Research Associate employees have rated Genentech with 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 92 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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92 reviews
3.0
May 18, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

company culture and employee appreciation events

Cons

depending on the department, there won't be much room to grow, you will do mundane day to day tasks

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Genentech Response
3y
Thank you for your feedback. At Genentech, we believe in offering diverse career development paths. While upward mobility is one path, we also encourage employees to embrace opportunities for skill expansion, explore different areas of the business, and discover new possibilities. We actively support employees in trying various fields within our organization. Our Career Lab, manager consultations, and internal gigs are just a few of the resources available to help you achieve your broader career goals. We appreciate your comment and wish you success in your future endeavors.
2.0
Feb 4, 2023

Competitive without morals

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and flexible hours

Cons

They protect the scientists and dont care abt the RA.

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Genentech Response
3y
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We’re happy we can offer comprehensive and competitive benefit programs that help you bring your best to work and life. At Genentech, we strive to create an inclusive environment where each individual’s voice is heard and receives equal opportunities. With that, we recently conducted a comprehensive market review of our titles and made title changes to both Scientific Researcher and Scientist Group leader titles to better reflect the market and significant contributions made in of both of these career tracks. We want our employees to be challenged and inspired every day. Thanks again for your review.
4.0
Jan 24, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Large and established company with many opportunities to start your career. - Great benefits and nice location. - Good mission. The work you do is meaningful, even if you are a low-level person.

Cons

- Your career depends to much on your manager. - Sometimes feel like a small cog in a machine.

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Genentech Response
3y
Great to hear your comment! We believe doing our jobs well positively impacts the lives of millions. So, we take a holistic approach. We understand that our employees’ experiences can be greatly impacted by leadership. We strive to address the management transparency issue and create an environment where every employee feels valued, included, and able to contribute their best to the patients we serve. Again, thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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