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      Genentech

      Part of Roche

      Engaged Employer

      Genentech reviews

      3.9

      73% would recommend to a friend

      (3,708 total reviews)
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      Ashley Magargee

      81% approve of CEO

      55% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.2

      Compensation and benefits

      4.1

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.9

      Culture & values

      3.9

      Work/Life balance

      3.5

      Career opportunities

      3.2

      Senior management

      Genentech has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,708 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
      Jun 12, 2008

      Proud to work for a company that cares at every level--for internal folks as well as patients/doctors

      Supervisor
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Development - part of each person's annual plan; lots of training opportunities Doing worthwhile work - helping patients get access to the medicines Genentech creates

      Cons

      Leadership roles are stressful, have long hours. Departments are very separate but they are working on improving communication between departments (this will also allow career opportunities)

      4.0
      Jun 12, 2008

      One of the Best Places I've Enjoyed Working in a Long Time

      Administrative assistant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I like the people and friendly environment at GNE. I'm always learning new things so it's never boring.

      Cons

      The hiring and promotion process are frustrating at times. With the growth of GNE, things have seemed to change in the way people are hired. Lately it seems to be more of who you know rather than what you know. Also promotions seem to be based on favoritism at times. Many times they hire externals before giving transfers to internal employees.

      5.0
      Jun 12, 2008

      Every day (even Mondays) are inspiring.

      Specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Hands down the best reason to work at Genentech is the people we are surrounded with, both colleagues and patients. At Genentech, we are on a mission, working together to make a real difference in people's lives. It is hard to describe the overwhelming sense of pride I feel, knowing that our medicines are enabling people with cancer to spend months (sometimes years) longer with their families and friends. We are surrounded by some of the smartest, most passionate people I have ever met. Working at Genentech is more than "just a job."

      Cons

      Working at Genentech is more than "just a job." There is a high value placed on passion and commitment here. No one I know goes home at 5 o'clock and leaves their work "back at the office." Sometimes the lightning pace can feel consuming, but if there was one thing that I had to choose to feel consumed by, I'm thankful that it's helping people live longer, healthier lives.

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