Pros
I joined the company a few months ago. It was the best career decision I have ever made. Thye company lives up to being a true employer of choice. The pay is top notch. The benefits package is generous to a fault. Example: in the midst of the recession most companies are cuting back on benefits - not Genentech! They actually expanded our company match (and it is all 100% immediately vested)! The leaders in the compnay spend significant amounts of time with employees and developing talent plans. There are numerous cross functional employee committees that assist with driving nuermous aspects of the business. So, employee engagement is very strong. In the end, we are all here because we believe in what the company is doing for the benefit of patients suffering from seroius and life-threatening medical conditions. All of us feel that this is much more than just a job - it is a personal mission.
Cons
As a large and expanding organization - it can be a challenge at times negotiating through the global corporation network to find needed resources.