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      Genentech

      Part of Roche

      Engaged Employer

      Genentech reviews

      4.0

      74% would recommend to a friend

      (3,710 total reviews)
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      Ashley Magargee

      83% approve of CEO

      55% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.2

      Compensation and benefits

      4.1

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.0

      Culture & values

      3.9

      Work/Life balance

      3.5

      Career opportunities

      3.3

      Senior management

      Genentech has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 3,710 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
      1.0
      Aug 6, 2025

      They bent the knee

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Amazing benefits Wonderful compensation package Learning opportunities

      Cons

      They have bent the knee to the current administration, laying off all their DE&I employees across the U.S. and silencing them. Remove any mention of the word within the company; you can't even acknowledge that Black people are disproportionately affected by medical racism or are underrepresented in clinical trials. When I joined the company, I was proud because they were bold and openly supported increasing the number of people of color in senior leadership. Now, they have a watered-down version of their CDO, which is disheartening to see as the company's transformation. Hopefully, they can return to being progressive and bold, but for now, I don't even recognize them anymore.

      3.0
      Aug 6, 2025

      Mission-Driven and People-Focused, But Not for the Faint of Heart

      Senior director, field medical
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Incredible people-first culture. Genentech genuinely cares about its employees, encouraging authenticity, inclusion, and belonging at every level. Scientific excellence and innovation. Being part of a mission-driven company where the science truly makes a difference in patients’ lives is deeply rewarding. Cross-functional collaboration. The environment fosters open communication across teams, from R&D to commercial to field medical. Work-life balance and benefits. Generous time off, competitive compensation, and support for wellbeing make it a standout in biotech.

      Cons

      Constant transformation. Expect large-scale reorganizations every 12–18 months. It creates instability and fatigue, and it’s not for those with a weak stomach. Limited upward mobility. Advancement often depends more on navigating internal politics than performance alone. Accountability gaps. Both leaders and individual contributors are not always held to high performance standards, which can lead to inconsistency in team output and morale.

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      Genentech Response
      6mo
      Thank you for sharing your review with us! We’re glad to hear your positive feedback about our people-first culture, commitment to scientific excellence, and focus on work-life balance and wellbeing—core values that drive our mission to make a difference in patients’ lives. We also appreciate your candid insights on the challenges you’ve experienced. While we understand that organizational changes can be demanding, they are crucial to staying agile in a dynamic healthcare environment and continuing to innovate for patients. We remain committed to continuous improvement and are grateful for the dedication of our employees as we navigate these changes together.
      4.0
      Jul 31, 2025

      Good gig, disorganized at times

      Patient navigator
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good pay, good benefits, good work-life balance, good values in terms of big pharma company - patient centric and management cares about employees well being. This may differ depending on department.

      Cons

      Recently took away fully remote positions, leadership is starting to micromanage, punishing people on a department level rather than individual level. lots of "talent flowing" in which you do extra work for no extra pay. lots of budget cuts.

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      Genentech Response
      9mo
      We’re glad to hear you value our benefits and work-life balance. Providing comprehensive, competitive programs that support our employees’ well-being is a priority for us. We’re also committed to helping our managers grow as effective and passionate leaders, as we know they play a key role in shaping the employee experience. We’ll continue working to address your feedback and foster an environment where everyone can thrive and do their best work.
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