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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5.0
Jan 5, 2026

Great

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

beautiful salaries, nice working vibe, work life balance

Cons

hard to get promotion, high expenses

5.0
Jan 5, 2026

Maintenance Tech

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great company great people. Lots of time off

Cons

None that I can think of.

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Genentech Response
2mo
Thank you for review! We’re thrilled to hear you’re enjoying the culture, our people, and the time-off benefits at Genentech. We appreciate your contributions to the team.
1.0
Jan 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Nice campus with great gym, cafeterias, and other facilities. Commuter bus system has plenty of routes and pick up time options. Good 401k program.

Cons

Instead of creating efficiency, directors create a complicated bureaucracy where individuals are forced to check in with numerous peer stakeholders. Simple tasks end up taking years. Dismissive, condescending personalities rampant in middle management level. Culture is extremely hierarchical and “my way or the highway”.

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Genentech Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate you highlighting the aspects of Genentech that you enjoy. We are concerned, however, to hear about your experience with management and the complexities you’ve encountered in our internal processes. We recognize that our managers deeply influence our employees’ daily experiences. That's why we're committed to providing ongoing coaching and training to help our managers and leaders be as effective as possible in their roles. We strive to maintain an environment where every individual can do their best work, and we are committed to addressing the specific issues you’ve mentioned to ensure continuous improvement.
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