Very Disappointing despite the hype - Anonymous employee Genentech Employee Review

2.0
Jan 28, 2020
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Strong foundation in basic and translation al science. Benefits are excellent. Campus is beautiful

Cons

inept line management. Was recruited to be in SSF but my line management was switched to another member in Basel who clearly lacked personal and management skills. What was full of keen interest was quickly replaced by indifference. Career path became very murky and less clear and felt to be very ancillary.

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