Genentech Technical Development Research Associate reviews

Management-Especially mid level management that is incompent and untouchable due to race or seniority. Politics-it's a dog eat dog environment. Everyone is stepping on each others toes to get somewhere. It can be a very selfish environment to work in. Recognition-recognition goes to those that play the political game the best and the people doing the hard work are left in a careerless positions with minimal advancement opportunities. Career opportunities- very little room to switch groups or make lateral moves. The position you start in is the one you'll continue to have unless you leave and gain the experience at a different company then try to come back.

Roche integration brought more inefficiency and bureaucracy. The old Genentech culture has been lost. The benefits are shrinking and we pay much more in healthcare insurance. Very corporate feeling. Not much room for career growth in the Research side.