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
5.0
Dec 26, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive team, many people open to mentoring junior workers, positive company culture, cutting-edge research, high compensation, streamlined shuttle service.

Cons

Sometimes large company bureaucracy/admin issues, but nothing really negative, more so just annoyances/formalities.

5.0
Dec 14, 2025

Great company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great people that are genuinely focussed on turning science into effective medicines for patients.

Cons

Large company with the expected pros and cons.

5.0
Dec 9, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good compensations. Good reputation in Biotechs.

Cons

Scientist track and management track are separated in R&D. Limited opportinity to move from the scientist track to management track.

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