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      4.1

      82% would recommend to a friend

      (6,479 total reviews)
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      Thomas Schinecker

      85% approve of CEO

      68% positive business outlook

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      4.1

      Culture & values

      4.1

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.1

      Work/Life balance

      4.1

      Compensation and benefits

      3.5

      Senior management

      3.5

      Career opportunities

      Roche has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 6,479 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Roche 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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      6K reviews
      3.0
      Oct 23, 2014

      Passionate Employees

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The scientists who work at Roche are very passionate about the work they do and it's nice to be in that environment. Salary and benefits are good.

      Cons

      Many policies and directives come from the headquarters in Basel, Switzerland and don't always seem relevant to offices in California. The bureaucracy and length of time it takes for changes to take effect can be frustrating.

      4.0
      Oct 21, 2014

      Fantastic place but pRED gRED Divide

      Principal scientist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Roche is a fantastic company to work for, but a lot depends on whether you are pRED or gRED. As far as salary, benefits and treating employees with respect, it is a wonderful place. There are enough opportunities for everyone to do well, grow and be rewarded.

      Cons

      gRED has an air of superiority over pRED, and its no fun being on the pRED side.

      3.0
      Apr 2, 2014

      Great Place to Work but with Quirks

      Non-exempt administration position
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Benefits are excellent, plenty of flexibility in the work schedule and fosters a team environment. Pay is ok, average. Very good fit with colleagues, more than adequate management communication globally and locally. Global initiatives are met with positive responses from all employees.

      Cons

      Very odd performance review system and, in my experience, inconsistent. Performance is rated on a curve, with an expected number to fall below "meets expectations". Management follows that curve so that a small handful of employees who may have met every expectation throughout the year were assigned below average rating to meet the Roche standard. Also, I have seen a "partially meets expectations" on the compensation review, yet no rating at all entered into the internal HR Portal. Unclear career path for many non-exempt positions

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