Is Genentech a good company to work for?

Genentech has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 5,066 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% 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 4.2 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, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.5 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 (48) , Senior Manager (48) , Associate Director (44) , Reimbursement Specialist (41) , Internship (40) , Manufacturing Technician (40) , Bioprocess Technician (38) , 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 687 reviews)); "Great company and culture!" ((in 372 reviews)); "Great work life balance if you don't work in gRED (the early research division)." ((in 190 reviews)); "Pay is good and sabbatical is a plus" ((in 189 reviews)); "campus is beautiful and there are many free bus services to enable employees to get to work." ((in 95 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and too many veterans who are "protected"" ((in 138 reviews)); "Bad managers will slow down your career growth" ((in 103 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 38 reviews)); "Long hours and some of the integration issues post the merger with Roche make the work challenging sometimes." ((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?

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Genentech reviews

4.0

74% would recommend to a friend

(3,713 total reviews)

Ashley Magargee

83% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

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Genentech has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 3,713 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).

Reviews by job title

4K reviews

5.0

Nov 4, 2024

Great Company

System specialist ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They are great folks to work with.

Cons

Lots of work with less resources.

3.0

Nov 4, 2024

my 2 cents

Qc scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working at Genentech can be highly rewarding due to its focus on innovation and meaningful contributions to healthcare, with many employees appreciating the collaborative and inclusive culture that fosters professional growth.

Cons

Challenges exist, such as the potential for bureaucratic processes that may slow decision-making and the high expectations that can lead to pressure on employees. Additionally, shifts in leadership or strategy is often which may create uncertainty.

3.0

Nov 4, 2024

Great company on paper…not so much in practice

Quality assurance specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits—sabbatical if you can last 6 years, but lack of upward mobility (or even horizontal mobility in many cases) will likely lead to burnout before you get there.

Cons

VERY office politics centered, but of course they’ll say it’s not. Night shift is your best bet to avoid it, mostly, but day shift will suck the life out of you if you actually care about what you do and the patients you’re really working to help. They’re constantly restructuring and moving people/roles around, which makes day-to-day ops hectic, confusing, and frustrating. If you like constant chaos, this place is the career challenge for you.

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my 2 cents

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