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FAQ: Hiring Process
Genentech offers competitive salaries that vary by department, job function and experience. Our salary guidelines are reviewed annually to ensure that they are competitive within the industry.
Although our recruiters may attempt to review your resume against other job openings as they become available, they do not always have the opportunity to do so. If you see a new position that you feel you may be qualified for, we recommend that you submit your resume directly to the new position(s).
We want to ensure that we hire the best possible candidate for an available position. Depending on the position, the hiring process can range from two months to longer.
Recruiters will review resumes based on the requirements for the position. If you meet the requirements, a recruiter will forward your resume to a hiring manager for further review.
You can click "Edit Resume" in the left-hand navigation bar at any time to update your resume.
Sometimes we do. Relocation Assistance varies based on position. Your hiring manager or recruiter will be able to confirm if relocation assistance is available.
If you apply for a position on Genentech's website, you will receive email notification confirming that your resume has been received. No further communication will be made with you unless we identify you as a candidate of interest. Qualified candidates of interest will be contacted directly by a Genentech recruiter or hiring manager.
It depends on the position. We are very fortunate that so many qualified candidates are interested in working for Genentech. Determining our top candidates does occasionally take time, and we appreciate your patience.
Select "View Application History" in the left-hand navigation bar. You'll see a list of job titles along with the location and date you applied.
In order to minimize duplicate applications, we only allow you to apply once for each job. If you edit your resume or contact information after you have already applied for a job, our system will automatically update your information.
Jobs will be posted for a minimum of five business days, up to when a position is filled or canceled.
If there any jobs open that you are interested in, please submit your resume directly to the position. Recruiters review qualified resumes when a job opens and will contact you if you are a qualified candidate of interest for the opening.
The Employment Information Line is: (650) 225-2580.
Your resume and cover letter (if you decide to include one) are immediately sent to the recruiter responsible for the job. We will contact you directly if we think you are a qualified candidate of interest for the opening.
You will receive an on-screen confirmation after your resume has been successfully submitted. Your resume and cover letter (if you included one) are immediately sent to the recruiter responsible for the job. We will contact you directly if we think you are a qualified candidate of interest for the opening.
Each position offers new and exciting challenges and can be addressed with your hiring manager during the preliminary interviews.
Genentech offers a wide range of opportunities. For up-to-date listings of opportunities, please visit our Job Posting page.
Expectations will vary based on the position and the manager. Details can be addressed during the preliminary interviews.


