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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4.0
May 1, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

I was very impressed with the salary and benefits at Genentech. And, while on Short Term Disability, the company made sure that I was financially made whole with each paycheck.

Cons

Genentech talks about work/life balance. However, this is not consistent across the organization. It is dependent on your manager and having a good manager is few and far between. My time at Genentech was not positive from a manager perspective. But, I did hear stories about good managers at Genentech (but not many) and their fairness regarding work/life balance. Same goes for approval to attend conferences or training. All depends on whether or not your manager has your back.

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Genentech Response
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Thanks for your feedback. We’re happy we can offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit programs that support creating and maintaining lifestyles that help you bring your best to work and life. We understand the vital role our managers play in creating a positive employee experience, and we are committed to supporting them in their efforts to establish clear, unifying goals and foster collaboration among teams. Our aim is to enable them to be effective in their roles and provide a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We wish you the best in your future career and thank you again for your thoughtful comments.
3.0
Apr 30, 2023

Lost in its Mission

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

smart scientists, R&D driven, friendly, Nice benefits including strong insurance packages, and a very modern campus

Cons

several leadership changes without explanation, or back-fill political back-stabbing and firings

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