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
1.0
Feb 6, 2026

Toxic!

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible PTO and Holiday Shutdowns

Cons

I am not sure how other sites are but the Carlsbad one is cliquey, full of fake people, and overall disgusting management. This place is toxic on so many levels. People who do nothing or the bare minimum get praised while people who actually do work get targeted by managers and directors. Managers and directors get away with being sexist, racist and saying very inappropriate things. They way they treat their employess is gross and mentally draining. You can't ask a question or say anything without it being used against you later on. Don't bother going to HR either they are useless and do anything to make it a you problem for speaking out even going as far to say that you should seek the Roche mental health benefits to deal with work issues. The pay also is not that great and lower than other places though managers will make it seem like they are the ones paying you out of their pocket and that it is a ton of money.

4.0
Feb 5, 2026

Great company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Ability to learn and grow

Cons

There is nothing negative I can add.

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Roche Response
2mo
Thanks for sharing this feedback with us. We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve found opportunities to grow and develop at Roche. One of the advantages of being part of a global organization is the ability to explore different paths, take on new challenges, and learn from colleagues across teams and functions. We’re committed to creating an environment where people feel supported in their growth—whether through mentorship, cross-functional projects, or ongoing skill development. Thank you for being an active part of that culture and for contributing to what makes Roche a great place to build a meaningful career.
3.0
Feb 4, 2026

good place for work-life balance

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Nice campus with great food options, and the salary is good

Cons

Most people do not seem very motivated and are mainly here for the salary. Not a great place if you are an achiever and want to move fast and bring projects to the finish line. You can get stuck with too many middlemen in Legal, Compliance, SHE, Safety, etc, policing everything and creating roadblocks for every step

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