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

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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1.0
Dec 2, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

The best thing about genentech is its benefit and the work schedule flexibility that focus on life/work balance. One of the highlight is the multiple cafeteria on site in addition to the gym and other amenities

Cons

It is a mob mentality place, if one of the old crew does not like you for any reason you are screwed. Also, favoritism is very widely spread within the company, it is not what you know it is who you know.

2.0
Aug 12, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fantastic company! Solid corporate leadership, good parent company, unbelievable pay and benefits! California sites (especially SSF) are great!

Cons

Relocated to the Hillsboro, OR site and have regretted it every day. Introverted, toxic leadership; minimal growth opportunity; high turnover; lack of focus on core business.

4.0
Apr 10, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Smart, engaged colleagues who want to do right by patients with significant unmet medical needs. True sense of collaboration, great campus

Cons

Company takes great risks on the science, but is risk averse on its people. Very hard to advance either because there are few opportunities, or unconscious bias rules out anyone who doesn't fit certain phenotypes. High intensity - some leaders mistake action for meaningful outcomes

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