Genentech reviews

4.0

74% would recommend to a friend

(3,709 total reviews)
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Ashley Magargee

83% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Genentech has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 3,709 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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4K reviews
4.0
Jan 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great opportunities if you can identify them and get leadership buy-in from multiple levels. ICs are empowered to lead the charge

Cons

Middle management doesn't do much

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Genentech Response
2mo
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you feel empowered as an Individual Contributor and are finding opportunities to lead at Genentech. We hear your concerns about middle management. Managers play a critical role in shaping how our teams experience work, and we're committed to supporting them on this journey to be effective in their roles and maintain an environment where people can do their best work.
5.0
Jan 24, 2026

Great company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

good team, good culture, nice people

Cons

can be slower at times

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