Genentech lives up to its reputation as an excellent biotech to work for. - Postdoctoral Scientist Genentech Employee Review

4.0
Jan 8, 2009
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Pros

Genentech is an excellent company with very good financial compensation for its field. Its benefits are also excellent, with a gym, relaxation area, good health and dental insurance, and discounted food. Because of its successes and pipeline , job security is fairly strong. The people employed there are all exceptionally bright, kind and helpful. Generally if you send out an email asking for something someone will reply and be willing to help you out. Also they have a nice financial reimbursement for classes and professional advancement.

Cons

Anytime you are at a company this large, it can be hard to get to know new people. Also the policies are somewhat set in stone so improvements are hard to implement.

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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
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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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