Great place to work at, but difficult to get promoted - Research Associate Genentech Employee Review

3.0
May 10, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Very competitive pay and benefits Innovative culture Good amenities Talented research scientists Balance between work and recreation

Cons

Communication problems with mid- and upper management Employees suggestions often get neglected by upper management Promotion depends more on politics, not professional achievements

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
Jun 19, 2026
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Pros

The work is meaningful and overall the company vision aligns with my goals

Cons

QA management has become inept. None of the leadership (aside from maybe one or two) truly understand the nuances of our site and jobs. They refuse to pay you more due to "budget" reasons but won't provide much information, they claim to be transparent but will make decisions behind your back and not communicate them, even if they impact you and/or your job. Leadership doesn't listen to feedback and gets defensive if you even try to give any. It honestly has become a game of politics only in QA and that's not really building any real quality culture.

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