Is Genentech a good company to work for?

Genentech has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 5,064 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% 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 .

Does Genentech pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Genentech employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Genentech. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Genentech?

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, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Genentech?

Intern (150) , Case Manager (91) , Research Associate (86) , Director (59) , Manager (56) , Postdoctoral Fellow (52) , Project Manager (52) , Scientist (48) , Senior Manager (48) , Associate Director (44) , Reimbursement Specialist (41) , Internship (40) , Manufacturing Technician (40) , Bioprocess Technician (38) , Clinical Specialist (35)

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

"The benefits are great and the perk are second to none such as the GenenBus." ((in 687 reviews)); "Great company and culture!" ((in 372 reviews)); "Great work life balance if you don't work in gRED (the early research division)." ((in 190 reviews)); "Pay is good and sabbatical is a plus" ((in 189 reviews)); "campus is beautiful and there are many free bus services to enable employees to get to work." ((in 95 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and too many veterans who are "protected"" ((in 138 reviews)); "Bad managers will slow down your career growth" ((in 103 reviews)); "People with only a few years (less than 5 yrs) of experience hold senior leadership positions." ((in 76 reviews)); "Lack of support by upper management" ((in 38 reviews)); "Long hours and some of the integration issues post the merger with Roche make the work challenging sometimes." ((in 38 reviews))

What are employees saying about Genentech layoffs in 2026?

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.

What are the top reviewed Genentech locations?

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

Genentech reviews

4.0

74% would recommend to a friend

(3,711 total reviews)

Ashley Magargee

83% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

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Genentech has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 3,711 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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4K reviews

5.0

Mar 21, 2011

Genentech is an amazing place to work

Ordp analyst

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CEO approval

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Pros

Genentech really knows how to take care of its interns. There were so many opportunities to meet senior staff and talk to them about advice and general professional help.

Cons

There weren't any cons to working as an intern at Genentech. Maybe finding housing around the area for the summer and the chilliness.

4.0

Mar 17, 2011

Great

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great experience, good benefits and good pay.

Cons

Must be contracted to get through. Currently no permanent positions opened and there won't be one in awhile due to the Roche merger, therefore no room for growth.

2.0

Mar 10, 2011

Badge color determines level of respect and involvement

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours Genenbuses are awesome Cafeterias are awesome Intelligent co workers If you're a blue badge there is lots of room for advancement because the company is huge

Cons

The badge color mentality is unbelievable: if you're a blue badge (permanent full time) then Genentech can't be beat! If you're a red badge (highly paid consultant) then you're treated with respect but the working conditions are terrible: 10 people jammed into bull pens so tightly you're knocking elbows with each other. People find places to "hide" with their laptops so they can get work in peace and quiet and you're not allowed to work in an empty conference room either. Green badges are the bottom of the barrel, usually clerical workers, jammed into skinny tables in the hallways where everyone walks by and can't help but look over all the time, or the bull pens or forced to occupy tiny cubicles barely big enough for one person no less two.

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