It isn't what it used to be - Account & Community Manager Genentech Employee Review

3.0
17 Apr 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Roche/Genentech offers a competitive benefits and compensation package, including strong healthcare coverage, retirement contributions, and other employee perks. The company also has a strong reputation in the industry and a robust pipeline.

Cons

I experienced firsthand the shift brought on by the company's evolving business model and changes in leadership. While the organization is known for its scientific innovation, the new structure introduced a significant number of additional internal processes and stakeholders, which often made it challenging to execute efficiently in the field. Another key change was the transition away from traditional sales-based compensation. Reps are now primarily measured and compensated based on Management by Objectives (MBOs), which can feel disconnected from direct performance and customer impact. Additionally, the bonus structure lacks significant upside, which may not align well with high-performing, results-driven sales professionals.

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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.

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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