Mostly great - Anonymous employee Genentech Employee Review

4.0
Feb 2, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits and PTO Hybrid Work ebbs and flows Great colleagues in my department and beyond Buses

Cons

Global hours sometimes means having extremely early meetings Layoffs in the last year have been demoralizing

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Genentech Response
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Thank you for your review. We're glad you're enjoying our hybrid work model, benefits, and the great connections you've made with your colleagues. We're evaluating our operations to ensure we remain well-positioned to meet patients' needs today and deliver on our pipeline of new medicines in the future. We recognize that process changes can be difficult, and we're grateful for your contributions and commitment during these periods of change.

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