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Alexander Hardy
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Pros
"Work life balance and independence" (in 175 reviews)
"Great benefits(Medical & Compensation)" (in 210 reviews)
Cons
"Work life balance can be an issue sometimes" (in 106 reviews)
"Hard to convert from intern to full-time position" (in 87 reviews)
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"Forever Thankful for Genentech"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Genentech full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
Great Manager
Cares about its people
Wonderful culture
Very good compensation. Rewards success.
Great place to work.Cons
The old Genentech culture was awesome! After the Roche takeover, the culture gradually shifted to a more traditional Pharma culture. I was lucky enough to experience the old Genentech.
However, This company treated me so well over the years that I have nothing negative to report.Genentech 2019-01-25 16:28 PST![Genentech Logo]()
"5 YEARS NOW AND STILL THE BEST"
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I have been working at Genentech full-time
Pros
Culture, pay, helping patients each day. Easy to talk to Senior Leadership, they want to listen to you.
Cons
Company is based in SanFransico, tough to relocate
Genentech 2019-03-21 05:06 PDT![Genentech Logo]()
"I am home."
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Genentech full-time (More than a year)
Pros
You get to be at your best serving patients while you are living your life fulfilled.
Cons
Keep working hard. You just have to.
Advice to Management
There maybe road blocks ahead but with great minds and big hearts for the patients and the entire employees of Genentech, we will surpass it. Sky is the limit!
Genentech 2019-03-21 13:38 PDTHelpful (1)
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"Good company, but no longer the college feel it used to be"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Genentech full-time
Pros
Great company, with the caveat, in the right departments. Some managers are good.
Cons
Some 'program managers' are not provided training on how to be a people manage because they have no direct reports. Some of these individuals are allowed to skirt regulations because of this.
Because of LPS, many positions are now single-sourced and there is no longer any back up for that position which means, no off-time.Advice to Management
Train and develop management and individual contributors for the their current positions and the future. Do not be afraid to do the right thing, even if that means cutting the head off of some programs.
Genentech 2019-03-21 06:33 PDT![Genentech Logo]()
"Still Happy After All These Years"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Genentech full-time (More than 10 years)
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The culture of doing right by patients and following the science continues to drive the company. More than anywhere else I've ever worked (25+ yrs in industry, 35 years working in corporations), Genentech "walks their talk." I am grateful every day that I get the opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of patients and their loved ones, do interesting and challenging work, with the added benefit of supporting my own family. Leadership works hard to maintain transparency, invites open communication, and is committed to continuous improvement. Employees are awesome, smart, driven and working there for the right reasons.
Cons
The current state of change has been stressful for many. There is some confusion impacting our ability to focus. I am confident that this will diminish as we better incorporate our new, intensified focus on patients and customers.
Genentech 2019-03-20 17:12 PDTHelpful (1)
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"Great Benefits and Upward Mobility"
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RecommendsI have been working at Genentech full-time
Pros
Genentech definitely provides great benefits and makes employees want to stay at the company. I believe that Genentech is headed in the right direction and it's great to be a part of it.
Cons
There is nothing at the moment
Genentech 2019-03-13 09:26 PDTHelpful (1)
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"Great company"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Genentech full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
Salary was very competitive. Worked there for almost 19 years
Cons
Has grown so much in the last 10 years that is doesn’t even resemble the old Genentech.
Advice to Management
Do every you can to keep veteran employees. It takes years to train someone and experience is very valuable.
Genentech 2019-03-10 14:11 PDTHelpful (1)
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"Good company but slowly declining"
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RecommendsNegative OutlookI worked at Genentech full-time
Pros
Meaningful work
Good people
Lots of opportunities
BenefitsCons
Changes in upper management and expiring patents have lead to layoffs. Also a lot of departments have “cliques” which I wasn’t a fan of. People who do their job well and go above and beyond should be recognized regardless if they’re in the clique or not.
Genentech 2019-03-09 13:58 PST![Genentech Logo]()
"Overall positive"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at Genentech full-time
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Overall positive experience. Interns get to use the gym and ride the genentech bus.
Cons
Internship lacks structure . It would be nice to have more guidance for career development.
Genentech 2019-03-23 00:31 PDT![Genentech Logo]()
"Great Company"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Genentech full-time (More than 8 years)
Pros
Great work environment, benefits, great products
Cons
Bureaucracy, decision making, cost controls
Advice to Management
Streamline decision making
Genentech 2019-03-06 06:53 PST
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