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      Genentech

      Part of Roche

      Engaged Employer

      Genentech reviews

      3.9

      74% would recommend to a friend

      (3,713 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

      Genentech has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,713 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
      3.0
      May 14, 2009

      Genentech, the potential is right there...

      Portfolio project management
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      people are motivated by providing drugs to patients, emergency day care, small appreciations such as cappuccino makers in each floor, easy access cafeterias around campus, parties and appreciation gatherings,

      Cons

      Too many decision making bodies. Very large and siloed effect taking place. Clin Ops group seems to have been scared into 'it's not in my job discription ' from sr. manager who punished for going outside the job dx instead of rewarding for it.

      3.0
      Apr 28, 2009

      A workers perspective.

      Master instrument technician
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      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.

      3.0
      Nov 25, 2008

      Great perks, not so great culture.

      Research assistant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Benefits are phenominal, very easy to take vacation and flexible. The gym is great, cafeterias are quality and not too expensive. On site ping-pong tournaments are another perk too.

      Cons

      Promotions are very obscure and roles are very defined. A feeling of compartmentalization in this giant firm leaves me looking for more. Projects are so large and research is so slow that I feel removed from my work and have little ownership.

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