Genentech reviews

3.9

74% would recommend to a friend

(3,717 total reviews)
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Ashley Magargee

83% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Genentech has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,717 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Genentech 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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5.0
Jan 18, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

In the seven years I was there, I received amazing training in everything from task/job-specific to more general learning like public speaking and change management issues. I learned so much within my field and got worked to the bone, but the health benefits and other employee perks made it worth it.

Cons

My department AND the company went through massive changes, so if you do not know how to roll with change, this place may not be for you. They are innovative and moving and changing all the time, it seems. I had quite a few role and management changes. The overall department we were umbrella'd under also changed and then we went global (no longer just a USA-centric company).

4.0
Jan 14, 2016

Fun

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Super fun to work here as an intern. Managers are great and willing to help in any field.

Cons

Potential for growth within company doesn't seem easy

5.0
Jan 14, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Each day I get to work with the best and brightest. Its an honor to work for a company that is committed to its employees AND developing medicines for unmet medical needs.

Cons

Relocation to the Bay area is costly and can be a show stopper. The cost of living near Genentech is extremely high.

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