Is Genentech a good company to work for?

Genentech has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 5,068 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 (48) , 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 perk are second to none such as the GenenBus." ((in 659 reviews)); "Great culture and networking opportunities" ((in 376 reviews)); "good pay which is great considering the headhunters cut of the pay and the fact that I did not recieve benefits." ((in 201 reviews)); "Good work life balance in general" ((in 179 reviews)); "Nice campus that is populated by diverse individuals" ((in 87 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and too many veterans who are "protected"" ((in 144 reviews)); "Bad managers will slow down your career growth" ((in 106 reviews)); "People with only a few years (less than 5 yrs) of experience hold senior leadership positions." ((in 75 reviews)); "Lack of support by upper management" ((in 42 reviews)); "Long hours and some of the integration issues post the merger with Roche make the work challenging sometimes." ((in 35 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?

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Genentech reviews

3.9

74% would recommend to a friend

(3,714 total reviews)

Ashley Magargee

83% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

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Genentech has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,714 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).

Reviews by job title

4K reviews

3.0

Aug 31, 2024

Not what is use to be

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Shuttle bus, Cafeterias, great benefits. Decent bonus

Cons

No promotional career path. Created an organization where you gain hats for your experience but no opportunity to be promoted. Culture has changed dramatically.

2.0

Aug 22, 2024

Aggressive culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and benefits 4 weeks of PTO

Cons

Poor pipeline. In order to generate cash for acquisitions, cost cuts pressure. People are overworked and not happy. Many aggressive people you will have to work with. Poor infrastructure makes you do tons of manual works. Toxic culture. Don’t get fooled by the money they offer unless you are ready to work 150% capacity

2.0

Aug 5, 2024

Prey on college graduate to be loyal, but laid them off anyways

Research scientist 3

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The role was aligned with career and study.

Cons

Upon interview, hiring manager wanted guarantees on loyalty to stay with the company for a long period of time. However, the same company could not hold their end of the bargain when it comes to layoff season. Don’t be another victim Low pay compared to Glassdoor submission. Health benefits aren’t better than any other companies. Relocation benefit aren’t competitive since they use in house services. You either use it or lose it.

Genentech Response

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Thank you for sharing your feedback! Establishing trust with our employees and providing a supportive work environment is very important to us. While layoffs can sometimes be necessary due to various factors, we strive to handle these situations with the utmost care and consideration. We also take compensation and benefits seriously and aim to offer competitive packages that reflect the value of our employees' contributions. Our offerings are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain competitive within the market. We’re committed to continuous improvements and appreciate you sharing your inputs.

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