Genentech reviews

4.0

74% would recommend to a friend

(3,710 total reviews)
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Ashley Magargee

83% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Genentech has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 3,710 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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3.0
Apr 28, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I enjoy being on the cutting edge of technology. It's nice to have respect and appreciation from the community concerning your place of employment.

Cons

You are left to figure things out for yourself, especially if you are a worker. I must set up my own training if I want outside teaching. I either have to find it, schedule it, arrange the PO or it doesn't happen. I am managed by Mechanical Supervisors who don't even know what training I need. There aren't enough "old timers" around to show you the ropes. Management seems to be always trying to reinvent the wheel. Things are constantly changing.

5.0
Apr 16, 2009

Continue to value people.

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

A good cause "In business for life"

Cons

A few bad managers will cost talent lost and low moral.

4.0
Apr 9, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The mission of "meeting unmet medical needs" is a great reason to work for Genentech. Doing good for the greater good while working with very smart people to meet the corporate mission helps keep focus on delivering on projects. The culture and ability to make a difference when gives meaning to all efforts and day-to-day tasks.

Cons

Long hours and the politics.

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