Genentech reviews

3.9

74% would recommend to a friend

(3,713 total reviews)
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83% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Genentech has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,713 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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2.0
Feb 24, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The connection to patients irrespective of position makes the work rewarding. While salaries in some parts of the organization may be in decline employees are still well paid and have access to a wealth of benefits whether they realize it or not. Genentech's pipeline is unmatched in the industry, but will it continue with the change in environment and culture. There are still a lot of great, passionate, smart people at Genentech committed to doing what's right for patients.

Cons

having the right manager is key & unfortunately it's difficult to get from under a bad manager/leader work life balance is non-existent hiring and promotions are often not fair or transparent

1.0
Feb 17, 2012

A very hostile dog eat dog culture

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, good benefits, some good perks

Cons

Horrible culture. Distrust everywhere, not a nice place to work. always walk down the halls looking over your shoulder, waiting for the next AX to fall

3.0
Feb 11, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good to employees and patients

Cons

cuts in pay and compensations (bonus, stocks), cuts in pay and compensations (bonus, stocks),cuts in pay and compensations (bonus, stocks)

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