Is Genentech a good company to work for?

Genentech has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 5,071 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% 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 4.1 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, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.4 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 (49) , Senior Manager (48) , Associate Director (44) , Reimbursement Specialist (41) , Internship (40) , Manufacturing Technician (40) , Bioprocess Technician (39) , Clinical Specialist (35)

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

"The benefits are great and the company really go the extra mile to show that they care about their employees." ((in 657 reviews)); "The people I work with are great and very inspiring." ((in 482 reviews)); "Great Culture and Company Values" ((in 378 reviews)); "The pay is good and they take good care of you during the busy season" ((in 195 reviews)); "Great work life balance if you don't work in gRED (the early research division)." ((in 185 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and too many veterans who are "protected"" ((in 137 reviews)); "Bad managers will slow down your career growth" ((in 101 reviews)); "People with only a few years (less than 5 yrs) of experience hold senior leadership positions." ((in 76 reviews)); "Lots of layoffs from year to year after Roche took over." ((in 40 reviews)); "Lack of support by upper management" ((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 are the top reviewed Genentech locations?

South San Francisco , San Francisco , Vacaville , Oceanside , Hillsboro , Portland , San Diego , New York , Redwood City , Los Angeles , Boston , Washington , San Jose , Atlanta , Chicago , Phoenix , San Bruno , San Mateo , Dixon , Miami , Dallas , Indianapolis , Sacramento , Pacifica , Palo Alto , Baton Rouge , Tampa , Kansas City , Charlotte , Austin

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Genentech

Part of Roche

Genentech reviews

3.9

74% would recommend to a friend

(553 total reviews)

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

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

553 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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3.0

Jan 29, 2017

Good company in precipitous decline

Principal scientific researcher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Reasonable pay Good benefits (401K, medical, etc.) People are respectful to one another overall Strong pipeline Patient-focused Commitment to innovation

Cons

Inconsistent enforcement of company "rules"/expectations Bloated processes Base pay inadequate for Bay Area cost of living Lack of upward mobility

Genentech Response

Thank you for your review. We greatly appreciate learning more about the areas in which our employees think we can improve. Attracting and retaining brilliant people in this competitive market has and will always be a high priority for Genentech. The feedback you, and other employees like you, leave in your Glassdoor reviews helps us do so. We agree that the cost of living in the Bay Area has been steadily increasing in recent years. To respond to that reality, this is a prioritized topic at the highest levels of leadership. As with any complex situation, we may not see immediate changes but it is certainly a topic being taken very seriously. Thanks again for your feedback.

5.0

Jan 23, 2017

Case manager at Genentech

Case manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, fair wages, bonuses, stock options etc. Opportunities for advancement

Cons

Office politics, call center setting for this position

3.0

Jan 16, 2017

Genentech is more like a big pharma than biotech

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive compensation and benefits.

Cons

It has become extremely political environment. Lack of work/life balance.

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