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 662 reviews)); "Great culture focus on patients and science" ((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 193 reviews)); "Great work life balance if you don't work in gRED (the early research division)." ((in 178 reviews)); "The South San Francisco campus is BEAUTIFUL and has so many amenities such as an amazing health center/gym." ((in 93 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and too many veterans who are "protected"" ((in 141 reviews)); "Bad managers will slow down your career growth" ((in 109 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 38 reviews)); "Bureaucracy and favoritism is rampant" ((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

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

Jul 18, 2023

Strong Benefits, Weak Direction

Process engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits Opportunities for growth Cross funct. collaboration Construction/ new buildings on-site

Cons

Leadership unsure of site direction/ mixed signals Job feels like it has no direction/ goal Don't feel effort is valued or rewarded proportionally within MSAT organisation

Genentech Response

2y

Thanks for your feedback. We want our managers to be committed and passionate leaders and we support them on this journey to be effective in their roles. We recognize that our managers influence our employees' experiences. We strive to address the issue you’ve mentioned and to maintain an environment where people can do their best work.

4.0

May 8, 2023

A Few Bad Apples

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary, Benefits, work/life balance (sometimes), colleagues

Cons

Constant transformation and certain very poor leaders being promoted beyond their ability

Genentech Response

3y

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We recognize the vital role our managers play in creating a positive employee experience, and we are committed to supporting them in their efforts to establish clear, unifying goals and foster collaboration among teams. We are sorry to hear that you may not have had such an experience, and we strongly encourage you to address your concerns with your manager or reach out to the extended leadership team for further assistance. Your feedback is important to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to provide it.

1.0

Apr 4, 2023

Toxic Management at USMA

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Smart individuals, good perks, connection with patients

Cons

Too political, incompetent management, recycled strategy, aggressive managers with no outcome

Genentech Response

3y

We appreciate your feedback. We expect our leaders to inspire and motivate employees in their team and support them by offering opportunities to continually discover, learn, develop and excel. We regret to hear that you may not feel supported in this way. We encourage open communication with your manager to provide direct feedback and address any concerns you may have. We are committed to supporting our leaders in their roles to ensure their success, and ultimately the success of our team. Thanks again for your review.

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