Not the same Genentech - Anonymous employee Genentech Employee Review

3.0
Mar 11, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits Large pipeline Employee convenience services Employee athletic clubs

Cons

Leaders work from an ivory tower Money comes first, patients are further down the list Employees are encouraged to speak their mind but they either don't or won't for fear of retribution Too many inexperienced leaders Too many inexperienced workers w little/no training Glass ceilings Non- competitive pay- lower than most other companies

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Cons

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