Roche reviews

4.1

82% would recommend to a friend

(6,447 total reviews)
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Thomas Schinecker

86% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Roche has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 6,447 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Roche employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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6K reviews
4.0
Feb 8, 2026

Good culture

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- One of the great company to work for - Open minded culture - Great employees benefits - Stock option with discounted price

Cons

- Slow career progression - Top-down approach

4.0
Feb 7, 2026

Look here if you are looking for a job

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Managers are generally experienced and have worked across multiple countries within the company over many years. This brings strong institutional knowledge and a global perspective. Most are supportive and approachable.

Cons

Compensation is not as competitive as it used to be, especially compared with market rates in recent years.

5.0
Feb 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

• Generally good work-life balance and supportive culture. Employees often mention friendly colleagues and a collaborative environment.  • Competitive compensation and benefits are frequently noted.  • Work can be meaningful, with opportunities to work on interesting projects and learn new skills.  • Global reputation and stable business outlook as a major pharma/biotech brand.

Cons

• Career progression and promotions can feel slow or unclear in some teams.  • Some roles experience bureaucracy and multiple review layers before decisions are made

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Roche Response
2mo
Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you find our work-life balance supportive, our mission meaningful. We understand that career growth is a key part of the employee experience—and at Roche, we believe each person plays an active role in shaping their own development. That autonomy is something we value, and we’re committed to providing the tools and opportunities to support it. Whether through learning platforms like Cornerstone, short-term gig assignments, mentorship, or upskilling programs, there are many ways for employees to explore new skills, gain experience, and expand their impact. We encourage everyone to take advantage of these resources and to work with their leaders to chart a development path that’s meaningful to them. Thank you for sharing your thoughts—your input helps us continue to improve how we support career growth across the organization.
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