Supportive, but you need to be a self-starter - Technical Leader Genentech Employee Review

4.0
Jan 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great opportunities if you can identify them and get leadership buy-in from multiple levels. ICs are empowered to lead the charge

Cons

Middle management doesn't do much

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Genentech Response
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Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you feel empowered as an Individual Contributor and are finding opportunities to lead at Genentech. We hear your concerns about middle management. Managers play a critical role in shaping how our teams experience work, and we're committed to supporting them on this journey to be effective in their roles and maintain an environment where people can do their best work.

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