Too political and chaotic - Data Scientist Genentech Employee Review

1.0
Apr 22, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some organizations are ok, good benefits

Cons

Some organizations are extremely political, older people bully newer employees to force them to accept their methods, they throw stone and constantly put emotional pressure on more technically advanced folks with newer ideas. Too many damn meetings, and no structure on the right path. Forcing RTO on technical IT people that don't need to meet in person.

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Genentech Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. As a large and regulated company, we understand that some of our processes can be complicated at times. However, we are committed to streamlining our processes and finding ways to work more efficiently and with greater agility whenever possible. We encourage you to continue the conversation with your manager and engage in an open and honest dialogue to see if there are opportunities to address your concerns and identify areas for improvement within your department. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we appreciate your time to share your thoughts.

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