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    Updated 13 Sep 2019

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    Found 1924 reviews

    3.9
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    76%
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    90%
    Approve of CEO
    Genentech CEO Alexander Hardy
    Alexander Hardy
    39 Ratings
    Pros
    Cons

    • "Work life balance varies greatly depending on your function or manager" (in 109 reviews)

    • "Food isn't free but it is discounted so not much of a con at all, difficult to find non-contract full-time position after internship" (in 95 reviews)

    More Pros and Cons

    1. "Genentech is great"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 

      I worked at Genentech full-time

      Pros

      Great work environment during the entire period of time

      Cons

      a bit far from home

      Advice to Management

      doing a great job all around

      Genentech2016-10-17

    2. "Best Place to work"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Former Employee - Senior Production Supervisor in Oceanside, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I worked at Genentech full-time for more than 10 years

      Pros

      GNE offers a meaningful career. Its a company that takes its people as number one factor for success, for that reason, management focus on helping employees to the fullest, helping them grow as individuals and as employees.

      Cons

      Some favoritism has been identified in the past. Some employees have been promoted without deserving a promotion. Also people with most experience were let go in 2018.

      Advice to Management

      Value longevity of your employees.

      Genentech2019-09-10
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    3. "The best biotech to work for"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 

      I worked at Genentech full-time

      Pros

      The culture is the greatest

      Cons

      Now is in transition due to biosimilar

      Genentech2019-09-09

    4. "We do a lot of work and not paid enough"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Reimbursement Specialist 
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Genentech full-time

      Pros

      They do let contractors work from home.

      Cons

      The process to become permanent is extensive and they do not take in account the people who have been here for awhile. Positions are posted but sups and managers already know who they want for that position.

      Genentech2019-09-09

    5. "Good company to work at"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      Current Employee - Sales Representative 

      I have been working at Genentech full-time

      Pros

      lots of opportunities to grow, to learn

      Cons

      the payment is not what I expected

      Genentech2019-09-06

    6. "A reputable company"

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      Former Employee - Director in South San Francisco, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I worked at Genentech full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      An innovation company focus on new medication/ therapy. A very diversified talent pool that exemplifies Bay Area culture. In general, the company cares about employees but not necessarily all managers do that.

      Cons

      Too liberal for me. Some departments and divisions encourage back-stabbing (not expected from a company with such good reputation).

      Genentech2019-09-07

    7. "Great culture"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Current Employee - Associate in South San Francisco, CA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Genentech full-time for more than 5 years

      Pros

      It’s Great place to work with opportunity to switch functions

      Cons

      Too big of organization to

      Genentech2019-09-02

    8. "Good company"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Former Employee - Associate Director in South San Francisco, CA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I worked at Genentech full-time for more than 10 years

      Pros

      Pay well and good benefits

      Cons

      Not very efficient and slow decision making

      Genentech2019-09-14

    9. "Rudderless ship"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Current Employee - Account Manager 
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Genentech full-time for more than 5 years

      Pros

      Lots of resources Huge portfolio Good customer access comes with the company name Reputation Benefits/salary/perks

      Cons

      Uncertainty of a startup without the financial upside Senior leadership has great high-level vision but middle management is inept and disconnected Career development opportunities are non-existent

      Advice to Management

      Don’t drag “transformation” on for another year. Rip off the band aid already.

      Genentech2019-09-11

    10. "Such a great place to work!"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Operations Rotational Development Program Analyst 

      I have been working at Genentech full-time

      Pros

      Culture is great, investment in development

      Cons

      Not many entry level opportunities

      Genentech2019-08-27
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