One of the best biotechnology companies to work for. - Intern Genentech Employee Review

5.0
Jan 1, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Great company goals and leadership. Excellent benefits package. Very good cafeterias. Getting to meet other people in the same field. There is a club house and gym (with excellent facilities) that's available to everybody. There appears to be opportunities for career development and support for that. Stock and 401k options. Fulfillment from doing your job since it is a biotech company that makes cancer treatments that saves lives.

Cons

Your working experience depends on which department you work in at Genentech and may vary greatly. It's a huge company so you may get lost among the sea of people. It's a huge campus, but there are free intra-campus shuttles to help you get around. The hours can get very long sometimes, depending on the nature of your work but I'd say it's the norm for most, if not all people.

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5.0
Jun 6, 2026
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Pros

Great salary and team! The interview process was smooth and effective.

Cons

To be determined, but so far many alignment meetings. Some folks have frustuations around the re-org and strategy changes.

3.0
May 7, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Genentech's origin story and mission are genuinely inspiring — few companies can point to such a meaningful historical arc in medicine. Patient engagement is taken seriously and feels authentic, not performative. The campus is beautiful and the culture has real warmth.

Cons

DDA is operating with significant gaps. First, the foundational data infrastructure is not mature enough to support the ambitions being set for the team. Second, the measurement culture has gotten ahead of the methodology, and no one in a position of authority seems to be asking hard questions about whether the numbers actually mean what they're being presented as meaning. Third, some management feel disconnected from the work itself, lacking the knowledge, hands-on experience, or relevant credentials. Individually any one of these would be manageable. Together these create an environment where it's hard to do rigorous work, rather work is performative, and be recognized for it.

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