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 660 reviews)); "The people I work with are great and very inspiring." ((in 479 reviews)); "Great culture and networking opportunities" ((in 357 reviews)); "good pay which is great considering the headhunters cut of the pay and the fact that I did not recieve benefits." ((in 199 reviews)); "The South San Francisco campus is BEAUTIFUL and has so many amenities such as an amazing health center/gym." ((in 98 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and too many veterans who are "protected"" ((in 143 reviews)); "Bad managers will slow down your career growth" ((in 101 reviews)); "People with only a few years (less than 5 yrs) of experience hold senior leadership positions." ((in 76 reviews)); "Lack of support by upper management" ((in 40 reviews)); "Some favoritism has been identified in the past." ((in 39 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

(552 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

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

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Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

552 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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2.0

May 8, 2023

OK

Case manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good pay, good training, work is all pretty straightforward

Cons

long hours, too much of a hierarchy, favoritism

5.0

May 7, 2023

Amazing company

Foundation specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Competitive salary -Amazing benefits -Great work-life balance -Flexible work locations -Great development opportunities

Cons

-Difficult landing a full-time role as most folks are stuck as a contractor for years -Hard to develop out of the Access Solutions program

Genentech Response

We are glad to hear that you’re enjoying your work at Genentech! We’re dedicated to creating an environment that empowers and motivates each individual to excel in their roles, all in the pursuit of providing exceptional care to our patients. Together, each member of our team contributes to tackling some of the most challenging diseases in the world. We appreciate your feedback!

4.0

May 1, 2023

Excellent Salary and Benefits

Vendor compliance manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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.

Genentech Response

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.

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