Is Genentech a good company to work for?

Genentech has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 5,059 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 659 reviews)); "The people I work with are great and very inspiring." ((in 489 reviews)); "Great culture focus on patients and science" ((in 374 reviews)); "The pay is good and they take good care of you during the busy season" ((in 185 reviews)); "The South San Francisco campus is BEAUTIFUL and has so many amenities such as an amazing health center/gym." ((in 99 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and too many veterans who are "protected"" ((in 145 reviews)); "Bad managers will slow down your career growth" ((in 105 reviews)); "People with only a few years (less than 5 yrs) of experience hold senior leadership positions." ((in 74 reviews)); "Lack of support by upper management" ((in 40 reviews)); "Bureaucracy and favoritism is rampant" ((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 Genentech locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Boston , New York , San Diego , Los Angeles , Atlanta , San Jose , San Francisco , Oceanside , South San Francisco , Vacaville

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Genentech

Part of Roche

Genentech reviews

4.0

74% would recommend to a friend

(3,709 total reviews)

Ashley Magargee

83% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

Genentech has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 3,709 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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Reviews by job title

4K reviews

4.0

Aug 9, 2011

Intellectually Stimulating and a Great Place to Learn

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This is a very intellectually stimulating place to work. I am always learning something new and people are very willing to share information and ideas. Patients always come first which is an important guiding light for the company.

Cons

Opportunities for career growth are limited in some instances and in some parts of the company. Post-merger the opportunities for learning late stage drug development are limited within Genentech Research and Early Development.

3.0

Jul 12, 2011

Genentech was a better place to work before it got bought out by Roche

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great campus good overall compensation package lots of talented people coworker are friendly and eager to help recognize employee's hard work and accomplishment

Cons

too many contractors and business knowledge lost due to turnover lack of career growth no work life balance; departments dependent

4.0

Jun 3, 2011

Still a great place to work despite the merger

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work/Life Balance is promoted within the workplace

Cons

Becoming big "pharma" Beginning to lose its culture

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