Genentech Benefits
Employer Summary
Genentech is recognized for providing our employees with some of the most competitive and comprehensive benefits in the country. In 2015, we were ranked on FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" for the 17th consecutive year.
Far more important than public recognition, though, is the motivation behind making Genentech a truly great place to work. We believe that you, as an employee, matter above everything else. We back that statement up continuously with a unique approach to providing you with great benefits and valuable resources. Our benefits packages and resources are designed to support you in creating the life and work style that brings your best to your community, your family and Genentech's mission of addressing significant unmet medical needs.
Employee Benefit Reviews
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- Health Insurance (70 comments)
“Kaiser & PPO is offered with Minimal out of pocket expense. PPO is offered for dental and optometrist. Pretty good overall.”
- Vacation & Paid Time Off (50 comments)
“Eighteen vacation days are accurued a year. Get the week between Christmas and New Years off. Typical holidays throughout the year. No President’s...”
- GenentechSep 09, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
Best thing: Healthcare / health insurance and wellness benefits overall. There are a lot of options to support employees with different needs and priorities. There's a genuine commitment to well-being with physical and mental health support benefits, including a world class gym and employee wellness center right in the center of the campus. These benefits are part of the reason I love working at GNE.
- GenentechAug 31, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
Great company perks! Also get a concert every year at the AT&T park.
- GenentechSep 10, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
Transportation to and from work is good. The rest of the benefits seem great on the surface, but many benefits are not really available or are inadequate.
- GenentechAug 04, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
The company offers A flexible work schedule.
- GenentechAug 05, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
Has everything an employee could ever need or want - sabbatical is part of our culture
- GenentechAug 22, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
18 paid vacation days in addition to holidays. Unused vacation time can be accumulated up to 3.5 weeks. 6 weeks paid sabbatical every 6 years of service. The end of the year used to be ~ 2 weeks but it's less now. Health coverage is kind of crappy that you have to pay out of pocket for some.
- GenentechJul 31, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
Great benefits and while working from home was acceptable from a company stand point, the ability to do so was dependent on the site that you worked at even if your job could be done remotely.
- GenentechAug 18, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
Not great benefits for contractors. Being a contractor not qualified for the company benefits. They offer great benefits for regular employees
- GenentechJul 30, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
Incredible 401k match, nice onsite facilities and decent healthcare
- GenentechJul 19, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
very comprehensive benefits package- very generous. Easy to navigate the benefit site and understand the many resources that are available.
Benefits Summary
List based on reports from current and former employees. It may not be complete.
Insurance, Health & Wellness
- CheckmarkHealth Insurance (236)
- CheckmarkDental Insurance (86)
- CheckmarkFlexible Spending Account (FSA) (84)
- CheckmarkVision Insurance (87)
- CheckmarkHealth Savings Account (HSA) (87)
- CheckmarkLife Insurance (88)
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Occupational Accident Insurance
- Health Care On-Site
- CheckmarkMental Health Care (78)
- Retiree Health & Medical
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Financial & Retirement
- Pension Plan
- Checkmark401K Plan (237)
- CheckmarkRetirement Plan (151)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- CheckmarkPerformance Bonus (88)
- CheckmarkStock Options (82)
- Equity Incentive Plan
- Supplemental Workers' Compensation
- Charitable Gift Matching
Family & Parenting
- CheckmarkMaternity & Paternity Leave (232)
- CheckmarkWork From Home (150)
- CheckmarkFertility Assistance (69)
- CheckmarkDependent Care (78)
- Adoption Assistance
- CheckmarkChildcare (81)
- CheckmarkReduced or Flexible Hours (70)
- Military Leave
- Family Medical Leave
- Unpaid Extended Leave
Vacation & Time Off
- CheckmarkVacation & Paid Time Off (235)
- CheckmarkSick Days (88)
- CheckmarkPaid Holidays (89)
- Volunteer Time Off
- CheckmarkSabbatical (87)
- CheckmarkBereavement Leave (86)
Perks & Discounts
- CheckmarkEmployee Discount (219)
- CheckmarkFree Lunch or Snacks (37)
- Employee Assistance Program
- CheckmarkGym Membership (90)
- CheckmarkCommuter Checks & Assistance (86)
- Pet Friendly Workplace
- Mobile Phone Discount
- CheckmarkCompany Car (17)
- CheckmarkCompany Social Events (88)
- CheckmarkTravel Concierge (86)
- Legal Assistance
Professional Support
- CheckmarkDiversity Program (80)
- CheckmarkJob Training (88)
- CheckmarkProfessional Development (87)
- Apprenticeship Program
- CheckmarkTuition Assistance (89)
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