Great Employer and Culture as a PhD-entry Scientist - Sr. Scientist Genentech Employee Review

5.0
2 Feb 2025
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Pros

Very balanced and welcoming culture for different voices regardless of level. Very science-driven and teams are in general willing to embrace new technology. Many learning and personal development opportunities and managers are in general supportive.

Cons

Job titles along the management chain is a little crowded (as in many big pharmas) that could limit the scope of work. Scientists are very much focused on a specific area/technology (not necessariliy a cons but do feel a little limited for those who wants to expand their knowledge and skillset through their work).

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5.0
6 Jun 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.

2.0
19 Jun 2026
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Pros

The work is meaningful and overall the company vision aligns with my goals

Cons

QA management has become inept. None of the leadership (aside from maybe one or two) truly understand the nuances of our site and jobs. They refuse to pay you more due to "budget" reasons but won't provide much information, they claim to be transparent but will make decisions behind your back and not communicate them, even if they impact you and/or your job. Leadership doesn't listen to feedback and gets defensive if you even try to give any. It honestly has become a game of politics only in QA and that's not really building any real quality culture.

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