Great place to work if you're smart, determined and extroverted. - CIT Genentech Employee Review

5.0
30 Dec 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Feels great to know that you're contributing in the fight against cancer. Lots of smart and passionate people. Feel great waking up in the morning knowing that YOU make a difference. Company bonus plan is very generous if you're a performer. Genentech is always very focused of people development and isn't shy about spending money on continuing education.

Cons

Work/life balance can be a very difficult. Some of the "lifers" have a total sense of entitlement and don't know how good they have it compared to other companies - and it shows in their level of contribution. Promotion is very difficult due to company desire for flat organizational hierarchy. The politics can be a grind at times.

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5.0
6 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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
7 May 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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