Big corporate, good and bad - Principal Scientist Roche Employee Review

4.0
Jan 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Bright people once you find them and convince them to spend their time with you, even if it is not the pre-defined process

Cons

Very process driven, rewards loyalty and conformatism over scientific excellence.

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Roche Response
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. We recognize that leadership behavior shapes culture. That’s why we’re continually working to improve how we support, develop, and hold leaders accountable—through feedback, learning programs, and clearer expectations. We also encourage open communication and the use of internal channels so issues can be addressed constructively and confidentially.

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