Genentech Reviews

Pros

Great Science, highly capable scientist

Cons

Somewhat lost biotech the mentality

Pros

-Genentech makes a great effort of hiring smart and capable people, so most of your co-workers are great to work with -Nice campus and amenities -Okay salary

Cons

Basically everything related to culture. -Maybe you'll have a team outing twice a year if that, no sense of community within departments -One manager for a lot of employees so barely any time to discuss career opportunities, feels like very limited interaction with manager -Promotion structure is terrible if you're entry-mid level and only happens in infrequent cycles (once-twice a year max). So many hoops to jump through to get promoted, but they're more than happy to bring in external hires above you that you'll end up training. -Management is out of touch with their employees experience despite receiving feedback -High contractor turnover so always dealing with people "getting up to speed"

Pros

Everyone here is easy to talk to, many employees and opportunity for outreach, many social events for employees.

Cons

Senior management not onsite as often as some would like, but are almost often responsive.

Pros

Salary, Benefits, work/life balance (sometimes), colleagues

Cons

Constant transformation and certain very poor leaders being promoted beyond their ability

Pros

Candid and kind coworkers, inclusive and fun culture. Multiple perks including resources for career building, amenities etc.

Cons

Extremely large company. Difficulty making large impact on big projects. Not too much room for creativity outside very competitive early research labs.

Pros

Fosters growth and provides opportunities to learn skills out of your position.

Cons

Manufacturing management and politics are the worst. It’s best if you move out of manufacturing into more technical positions.

Pros

Nice campus, nice people and good food

Cons

Large company which makes it difficult to be heard

Pros

-nice people -great facilities -fun events -beautiful view of bay -very close to downtown

Cons

none, it was great there

Pros

-Genentech tries to show how much they appreciate their workers with bbqs, yearly holiday party, and more. -There are some great supervisors to work with.

Cons

-There are some supervisors that do not help their workers and just downgrade them all the time. -You will also get that one worker that complains about the simplest thing and not a team player. -Working graves can be extremely difficult with a 13 hour shift and you are worked to your bones.

Pros

Best working environment I have ever worked in. Hires good people. Decent compensation. Diverse. Treated fairly by management. I have genuinely really liked all of my supervisors.

Cons

I can't think of any. Except new open working environment isn't the best for everyone.