Is Genentech a good company to work for?

Genentech has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 5,071 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 74% of employees would recommend working at Genentech to a friend and 55% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Genentech have been left by employees working as Summer Intern , Internship and Intern .

Does Genentech pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Genentech employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Genentech. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Genentech?

74% of Genentech employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Genentech 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Genentech?

Intern (150) , Case Manager (91) , Research Associate (86) , Director (59) , Manager (56) , Postdoctoral Fellow (52) , Project Manager (52) , Scientist (49) , Senior Manager (48) , Associate Director (44) , Reimbursement Specialist (41) , Internship (40) , Manufacturing Technician (40) , Bioprocess Technician (39) , Clinical Specialist (35)

What are the pros of working at Genentech according to real employee reviews?

"The benefits are great and the perk are second to none such as the GenenBus." ((in 684 reviews)); "Great culture and networking opportunities" ((in 368 reviews)); "good pay which is great considering the headhunters cut of the pay and the fact that I did not recieve benefits." ((in 195 reviews)); "Great work life balance if you don't work in gRED (the early research division)." ((in 189 reviews)); "The South San Francisco campus is BEAUTIFUL and has so many amenities such as an amazing health center/gym." ((in 94 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Genentech according to real employee reviews?

"Poor Management and too many veterans who are "protected"" ((in 142 reviews)); "Bad managers will slow down your career growth" ((in 102 reviews)); "People with only a few years (less than 5 yrs) of experience hold senior leadership positions." ((in 76 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs and people leaving because it is not worth it to work there." ((in 48 reviews)); "Lack of support by upper management" ((in 38 reviews))

What are employees saying about Genentech layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Genentech layoffs and their outlook for job security at Genentech in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Genentech locations?

South San Francisco , San Francisco , Vacaville , Oceanside , Hillsboro , Portland , San Diego , New York , Redwood City , Los Angeles , Boston , Washington , San Jose , Atlanta , Chicago , Phoenix , San Bruno , San Mateo , Dixon , Miami , Dallas , Indianapolis , Sacramento , Pacifica , Palo Alto , Baton Rouge , Tampa , Kansas City , Charlotte , Austin

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Genentech

Part of Roche

Genentech reviews

3.9

74% would recommend to a friend

(3,717 total reviews)

Ashley Magargee

83% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

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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Race / Ethnicity

Gender

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Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

4K reviews

2.0

Apr 19, 2023

Meh..

Sr clinical project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

easy work, very light work schedule, nice people

Cons

very limited work scope, very limited opportunities for advancement

5.0

Apr 17, 2023

Great culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture, superior products, innovation

Cons

Sometimes slow with layers of mgt

4.0

Apr 16, 2023

Great place to work!

Medical science liaison (msl)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people, great products, excellent scientists.

Cons

Everyone gets 3 weeks of vacation regardless of experience! In exchange, you get a 6-week sabbatical every 6 years...

Genentech Response

Great to hear your comment about people at Genentech! We strive to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that caters to the diverse needs and preferences of all our employees. We offer 20 days of paid vacation day every year and every 6 years, employees are eligible for the 6-week sabbatical. We recommend checking out the yourlifeyourrewards portal for more details on our comprehensive benefits and offerings. Additionally, we are proud of the progress we have made for our D&I commitments. In case you missed it, please check out our 2022 D&I Annual Reports for our pay gap data. At Genentech, women on average earns >99 cents for every dollar men earn. https://diversity.gene.com/#data. Thanks again for sharing your feedback!

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