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

(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

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Gender

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Reviews by job title

552 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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4.0

Mar 24, 2023

Good.... but

Sr program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are a lot of Pros to working at Genentech- the campus is beautiful, the benefits are sufficient, the pay is competitive, and the cafeterias and onsite amenities are amazing.

Cons

It's a large company, so ultimately, its boils down to your manager's engagement and whether or not they are helping to develop you and further your career. There is favoritism. There are exceptions. There is entitlement. There are bad managers.

Genentech Response

We appreciate your thoughtful comments. We are glad you enjoy the amenities and our competitive compensation programs. 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 continued success in your career with us. Thank you again for your thoughtful comments.

4.0

Mar 21, 2023

Great place to work, great mission

Business systems analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Genentech has a fantastic work-life balance and decent compensation, along with a great mission and people who care a lot about patients

Cons

Promotions in current roles are difficult and take a long time -- it's easier to job hop to get promoted

3.0

Mar 16, 2023

Fine

Medical science liaison (msl)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Can be laid back and good benefits

Cons

Pay is low and there are no rules

Genentech Response

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. At Genentech, we strive to offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation package that appeals to all of our employees, taking into account their individual preferences and priorities when it comes to benefits. To ensure that our programs remain progressive and meet industry standards, we regularly monitor market trends and best practices. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts.

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