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3.9

74% would recommend to a friend

(552 total reviews)
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Ashley Magargee

83% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

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4.0
Apr 19, 2025
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Pros

Incredible pay and benefits Incredibly smart community of scientists

Cons

My first 3 years were incredible in gRED (the R&D side of Genentech). However the last 3 years have been a series of reorganizations in gRED and the end is nowhere in sight. Layoffs occur regularly and are always looming. It's understandable that changes need to be made because many of our blockbuster drugs have lost exclusivity and we don't have replacements to generate the lost profits (many recent phase 3 failures). However the eternal reorg/layoff cycle is soul crushing after 3 years.

4.0
Apr 17, 2025

Good benefits and pay

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Pros

Pay is great, benefits are great, hybrid work from home and in office

Cons

Very frequent change in management, hit or miss with managers, highly competitive with moving around the company or getting promoted

3.0
Apr 17, 2025
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Pros

Roche/Genentech offers a competitive benefits and compensation package, including strong healthcare coverage, retirement contributions, and other employee perks. The company also has a strong reputation in the industry and a robust pipeline.

Cons

I experienced firsthand the shift brought on by the company's evolving business model and changes in leadership. While the organization is known for its scientific innovation, the new structure introduced a significant number of additional internal processes and stakeholders, which often made it challenging to execute efficiently in the field. Another key change was the transition away from traditional sales-based compensation. Reps are now primarily measured and compensated based on Management by Objectives (MBOs), which can feel disconnected from direct performance and customer impact. Additionally, the bonus structure lacks significant upside, which may not align well with high-performing, results-driven sales professionals.

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