Genentech reviews

I worked as a contractor, almost half of the company are hired as contractors. Some become permanent, most don't. Contractors do not receive the same benefits or treatment as regular employees, for example contractors are not allowed to go to certain events, which is awkward when a large portion of a department are contractors and they aren't allowed to attend something the rest of the department is, which always happens. The other thing is sometimes contractors will suddenly have their contract cancelled early for no seeming reason or explanation, just poof, and they're gone. They are also not always treated as nicely because they are so disposable so common courtesy and respect will sometimes be absent in communication. Not always but it happens.

The leadership team from legacy Genentech has mostly gone. Reducing cost of clinical trials is a priority within Product Development. Research and Early Development is where most of the innovation happens and Commercial is where most of the money is spent. Building relationships in a global organization is considered more important than knowledge by some managers. Communicating complex issues within a global organization can be a challenge at times as many employees (including managers) have English as a second language. Your relationship with your manager will directly influence your success and future career opportunities. The recruitment process can be slow at times. HR do not always have a good understanding of the job requirements or business of the departments they support. A lot of employees stay for the benefits but may be more productive or engaged if they were to seek new opportunities elsewhere. Some of the culture of innovation has been lost since Roche took over but Genentech is still a top employer in the Bay Area. A lot of Roche employees have taken the top management positions in SSF.