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      Genentech

      Part of Roche

      Engaged Employer

      Genentech reviews

      3.9

      74% would recommend to a friend

      (552 total reviews)
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      Ashley Magargee

      83% approve of CEO

      55% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.1

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.1

      Compensation and benefits

      3.9

      Culture & values

      3.9

      Work/Life balance

      3.4

      Career opportunities

      3.2

      Senior management

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      552 reviews

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      2.0
      Jan 16, 2019

      On the decline

      Senior scientist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Pay is solid, the folks in the lab doing the work are some of the best in the industry

      Cons

      A bloated middle management class has created an endless array of silos, committees, and processes that have significantly hindered any innovation, good decision-making, speed, or risk taking. The company has a severe aversion to any risk. Career development is almost non-existent unless you're a director's golden child. The only attributes that the middle management class seem to acknowledge is ambition and obsequiousness. Morale and energy are extremely low.

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      Genentech Response
      7y
      Thank you for sharing your review. As a company focused on tackling some of the world’s most serious and life-threatening diseases, we are driven by a sense of urgency to bring breakthrough medicines to patients. Thus, remaining agile and fostering a space where innovation can thrive is central to our mission. That said, we are simplifying and bringing greater efficiency to our operations so employees can contribute their best. Our success depends on our ability to remain agile and responsive and we will continue to evaluate and evolve in service of our patients.
      5.0
      Jan 3, 2019

      Great Place to Work

      Qa specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Really good pay - I was able to own a house working 32 hours per week. Excellent reliable collaborative and fun coworkers. Middle management seems to care about the groups reporting to them.

      Cons

      Depending on which group you are in, you may not have job stability as Roche, the parent company, is currently reorganizing and eliminating positions.

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      Genentech Response
      7y
      Thank you for leaving us a review and for the time you’ve spent helping us improve the lives of patients. We strive to foster an environment where innovation can thrive and where all of our teams can do their best work. We’re happy to hear you find us a great place to work! Thanks again for leaving your review.
      4.0
      Jan 2, 2019

      Senior Maintenance Supervisor

      Senior maintenance supervisor
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Flexible work schedules, Lots of commuter's benefits, decent bonus structure/LTI, excellent career support services (Resumes, interviewing, etc), Awesome Employee Center (The Hub)

      Cons

      Health Benefits below average (thanks to Obamacare mainly)

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      Genentech Response
      7y
      Thank you for sharing your review and for your 10+ years here! We’re happy you’re enjoying the many benefits we offer employees. We believe our ability to bring transformative medicines to patients depends on the positive experience, engagement and resilience of everyone who works here. Speaking up is a part of our culture and we appreciate your feedback.
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