Genentech reviews

3.9

74% would recommend to a friend

(3,717 total reviews)
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Ashley Magargee

83% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Genentech has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,717 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
2.0
Apr 3, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The COMPANY is amazing. Perks, vacation, and people are great! Great benefits!

Cons

* it's been extremely difficult to maneuver into new roles or opportunities * difficulty getting recognized in such a large group * Career growth options are limited at best

4.0
Feb 20, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Generally allows for flexible schedules. Great collaboration focused objective, genuine people. Company is very stable, strong pipeline and people oriented.

Cons

high expectations, resources are not well integrated. Large groups and global presence makes it difficult to induce change quickly and effectively.

5.0
Feb 13, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Challenging work, open communication, wonderful benefits, wonderful colleagues

Cons

Career stagnation. If you get pigeon holed as an average contributor early, you don't get projects that allow you to stretch.

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