Genentech

At Genentech, we’re devoted to doing now what patients need next. And while that means employing some of the greatest minds in biotech, there’s much more to the story. Because everything that every Genentech employee does stands to make a difference for millions of patients.

Scientists and Research Associates

You want your work to make a real difference to patients. And that’s what you’ll do here – but you’ll embrace every step along the way. Because at Genentech, we know it’s daily efforts that defy dead ends. It’s small, unassuming progress that leads to something big. So if you’re dedicated to the journey, this is the place for you.

Join more than 1,200 research scientists and 100 post-docs who combine strong basic research with an applied focus on translational research to bring medicines to patients as quickly as possible. You’ll be part of a creative and active scientific community bolstered by meaningful outcomes for patients, and achievements that include:

• 11,300+ patents secured worldwide and 9,000 pending applications
• More than 40 molecules in phase I, II and III clinical trials across oncology, immunology, neuroscience, metabolism, infectious disease, and ophthalmology
• 80 podium presentations and 120 posters at major international medical conferences
• 9 National Academy of Sciences members in scientific leadership positions
• 500+ publications in peer-reviewed journals, including Science, Nature, and Cell, in 2014 alone
  

Technical Development, Engineering, Manufacturing & Quality Professionals:

Improving the quality of millions of lives demands a commitment to manufacturing quality. So our Pharma Technical (PT) operations group works to ensure every dose of every medicine meets our standard.

Working in a supportive environment, built on a strong safety culture and a hunger for continuous improvement, your daily efforts will help the world’s largest supplier of biologics bring 92 product families to patients in need.

Sales and Marketing Professionals

A medicine can only work if patients know about it. So every detail of shaping a medicine’s brand strategy matters to our Sales and Marketing team.

It’s a team of diverse individuals who deliver strategic business direction from research all the way through to development and commercialization. And it’s the perfect place for anyone who wants to accelerate their career, attain greater professional visibility, and partner with senior leadership to make a difference on a global stage. 

Corporate Professionals

You may not be a scientist but you’re still driven by the desire to help millions of people struggling with unmet medical needs. Genentech’s corporate groups offer countless opportunities to do just that:

• Site Services: Great site management makes great work possible. We foster a forward-thinking, sustainable environment — all in support of the science that touches millions.
• Human Resources: Cultivating the talent behind the science is what we’re all about. And we do it by continually finding new ways to help people work better while offering incomparable benefits and professional enrichment.
• Corporate Relations: We’re defining the future of communications in biotech and beyond. Our work is about more than marketing. It’s about making a difference by leveraging imagination, collaboration, and creativity to build a global brand.
• Finance: We’re fueling the fight against the world’s most formidable diseases by applying a data-driven approach to arrive at financial insights that make a difference.
• Pharma Informatics: Developing unprecedented system innovations is at the heart of what we do – we keep every system running better, to support the work that’s helping patients get better.
• Legal: It takes diverse legal minds to make much-needed medicine a reality, shaping the future by shaping policy. This collegial, collaborative team is guiding cutting-edge science through the legal landscape, and changing lives in the process.
• Healthcare Compliance: At Genentech, compliance is part of everyone’s job, but specialists in this area play a critical role in business performance and operations by creating and managing effective policies.

Hiring at Genentech: How We Get To Know You

At Genentech, we seek out passionate people with the drive to help solve the world's most challenging medical conditions. We know our employees are integral to our success. We have created a hiring process that allows us to get to know you and you to know us. We start by clearly defining needs and job criteria. Here's what you can expect next...

Cross-functional collaborations, business-critical projects, fun activities, welcoming colleagues, and supportive managers — you’ve just found a great place to gain real world experience. But Genentech is also a place that embraces your passion to make the world better by changing millions of lives.

You’ll encounter an extraordinary experience defined by a wealth of opportunity and fresh perspectives as you work alongside tomorrow’s talent at an innovative and diverse global organization. Whether you join Genentech as an intern or co-op or become a full-time employee after graduating, you’ll find numerous opportunities to showcase your ideas and contribute to the meaningful work being done every day.

Interns 

Get ready to grow through business-critical projects that directly impact Genentech and the patients we serve. Networking, social events, career development panels, and the VP Lunch and Learn speaker series round out the internship experience. It’s a super-charged summer that ends with a presentation of your project findings to senior management and a chance to be considered for a full-time role.

Co-ops

Hands-on industry training that supplements your education is at the heart of our co-op program, designed for students currently enrolled in a related academic field. Over the course of six to 12 months, you’ll gain expert knowledge and forge valuable connections. 

New Grads

Put your Bachelor of Science in engineering, biological sciences, chemistry, logistics, operations or supply chain management to work. Full-time opportunities for new grads are generally available through the Operations Rotation Development Program (ORDP) and the Process Development Rotation Program (PDRP).

MBA Students & New Grads

Gain the firsthand business experience that places you at the forefront of the biotechnology industry. Join high-caliber MBA talent at Genentech for an intense 12-week opportunity defined by hands-on work in a fast-paced environment. We look for candidates who have prior work experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or healthcare industries most often in sales and marketing, operations, consulting or finance.

If you recently graduated, then a Genentech Rotation Program will expose you to a range of areas while helping you make a smooth transition from the classroom to life at Genentech. Ideally, you’ll have earned an MB or a Master of Science in engineering, biological sciences, chemistry, logistics, operations, or supply chain management.  

The people at Genentech are a diverse community, bringing unique perspectives and experiences that fuel our innovation and contribute to our unique culture. Ultimately, everything that every Genentech employee does stands to make a difference for millions of patients.

Because at the end of the day, it’s our mindset, our interactions, our leaders that really make the difference by taking a genuine interest in the people we encounter every day, regardless of whether they are a full time or part time employee, an intern or co-op, a contractor or a consultant. We’re all working together to make a difference for patients and our inclusive culture will enable us to do this even more effectively.  

We have learned a lot from both our Glassdoor reviews and our workforce. Our continued focus is to create an environment that allows our workforce to do their best work by always reviewing our policies and guidelines. With that said, we are happy to announce that our contingent workforce policies and guidelines have been changed this year, and any contingent worker can learn about these enhancements from their manager.

Our contingent workforce plays an important role in achieving our mission. Our intent is to provide an opportunity for every individual in our contingent workforce to experience a great place where they can do their best work.

Introducing John and Aileen, contingent workers in Human Resources, in part 1 of our Q&A series:

DNA Groups:

Strong corporate communities flourish when employees feel connected to their work, to Genentech, and to its surrounding neighborhoods. Genentech is committed to building and maintaining strong ties to diverse organizations in order to strengthen our company and the communities, in which we live, work and conduct business. DNA groups provide great opportunities for employees at all levels of the company to build leadership; management and professional development skills that can help them advance in their careers at Genentech.

• AAIB - African Americans in Biotechnology
• FACT - Filipino Americans Coming Together @ Genentech
• gPRIDE
• gSpectrum
• GVDT - Genentech Veterans Diversity Team
• GWP - Genentech Women Professionals
• Medley - MultiCultural Group
• NextGen - Developing the Next Generation of Leaders
• SANG - South Asian Network @ Genentech
• STAGES - Strengthening Ties Across Generations
• VIDA - Latino Professionals @ Genentech

Genentech Clubs:

Genentech Clubs are groups of employees interested in a specific topic who come together periodically to share interests.

Dixon:

• Dixon Gardening Club
• The Yoga Club

Field:

• Helix Hustlers Walking Club

Kentucky:

• Paddle Club

Vacaville:

• Bowling Club
• Cropping
• Cycling Club
• Genophiles
• Green Genes
• Hockey Club
• Photography Club
• Scrapbooking Club
• Soccer Club
• Softball Club
• STRIDE
• Women’s Polynesian Club

South San Francisco:

• Amateur Radio Club
• Badminton Club
• Bicycle Club
• Caroler’s Club
• Cat Club
• Climbing Club
• Dog Club
• Electric Vehicle Club
• Fly Fishing and Conservation
• Gardening Club
• Genentech Automobile Society (G.A.S.)
• Genentech Board and Card Game Enthusiasts League (gBACGEL)
• Golf Club
• Green Genes Team
• Hockey Club
• Hungry Hippos Club
• Opera and Classic Music Club
• Outdoor Club
• PhotoGENEic
• Rowing Club
• Running Club
• Skateboard Club
• Ski & Snowboard Club
• Soccer Club
• Table Tennis Club
• The Volunteer Gene
• Tinkerers Club
• Toastmasters
• Travel and Travel Photography
• Tri Club
• Visual Arts Club