Question 1

Is Genentech a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Genentech has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 5,071 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 74% of employees would recommend working at Genentech to a friend and 55% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Genentech have been left by employees working as Summer Intern, Internship and Intern.

Question 2

Does Genentech pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Genentech employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Genentech. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Genentech?

Accepted Answer

74% of Genentech employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Genentech 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Genentech?

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Intern (150), Case Manager (91), Research Associate (86), Director (59), Manager (56), Postdoctoral Fellow (52), Project Manager (52), Scientist (49), Senior Manager (48), Associate Director (44), Reimbursement Specialist (41), Internship (40), Manufacturing Technician (40), Bioprocess Technician (39), Clinical Specialist (35)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Genentech according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"The benefits are great and the company really go the extra mile to show that they care about their employees." ((in 646 reviews)); "Great culture focus on patients and science" ((in 370 reviews)); "Pay is good and sabbatical is a plus" ((in 194 reviews)); "Great work life balance if you don't work in gRED (the early research division)." ((in 191 reviews)); "campus is beautiful and there are many free bus services to enable employees to get to work." ((in 100 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Genentech according to real employee reviews?

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"Poor Management and too many veterans who are "protected"" ((in 141 reviews)); "Bad managers will slow down your career growth" ((in 100 reviews)); "People with only a few years (less than 5 yrs) of experience hold senior leadership positions." ((in 75 reviews)); "Very bureaucratic and slow; the patent cliff caused lots of layoffs which really dampened morale." ((in 39 reviews)); "Lack of support by upper management" ((in 38 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Genentech layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Genentech layoffs and their outlook for job security at Genentech in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Genentech locations?

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South San Francisco, San Francisco, Vacaville, Oceanside, Hillsboro, Portland, San Diego, New York, Redwood City, Los Angeles, Boston, Washington, San Jose, Atlanta, Chicago, Phoenix, San Bruno, San Mateo, Dixon, Miami, Dallas, Indianapolis, Sacramento, Pacifica, Palo Alto, Baton Rouge, Tampa, Kansas City, Charlotte, Austin

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