Working Here

Tackling Medicine's Most Challenging Problems

At Genentech, we aim to develop breakthrough medicines that will make a big difference in the lives of people with difficult-to-treat diseases. In order to do this important work, we focus on recruiting and retaining those who are best at what they do. When you join the team at Genentech, you'll find yourself surrounded by motivated people who:

• Want to achieve results and develop to their full potential - every day
• Have high standards of quality and integrity
• Possess a flexible, entrepreneurial spirit

You'll work alongside others just like you who are committed to improving human health. To earn the confidence of those whose lives we touch, we act with integrity and understand our personal obligation to uphold the moral and ethical principles that are expected of our industry. Other values that shape Genentech's unique culture include teamwork and collaboration, delegation and accountability, and open, direct communication.

Guided by Our Own DNA

Yes, we believe that Genentech's culture has its own DNA. It's an underlying code that remains constant even as we grow and adapt to changing circumstances. Here's what you can expect:

• You'll know why you're coming to work. You won't wonder about the purpose of your job or why you get out of bed each morning. Your role will be clear from day one: helping people with challenging diseases requires working hard and with a sense of urgency.
• You'll appreciate the power of science. We're a company that's passionate about science. But whether or not your role is focused on science, you'll come to appreciate the use of scientific research to increase the world's understanding of the biological and genetic basis of disease. Beyond the research labs, a scientific sensibility permeates the company and can be felt in daily interactions, where we value rigor, accuracy and data in decision-making.
• You'll be proud to say you work at Genentech. Our commitment to our patients translates directly into a commitment to superior products and a focus on our customers. Our patients and medical partners rely on Genentech to help people live longer, healthier lives. To meet those needs, we develop the highest quality products and work together to achieve excellence.
• You'll have fun at work. We counterbalance the seriousness of our work with an environment that is casual. Most days you'll find our executives wearing jeans and sneakers, and it's not unusual to walk into research labs and hear rock 'n' roll blaring. We refer to our culture as one of "casual intensity," and we believe it is part of what has made us innovative and successful.

Above all else, you will find that working at Genentech is all about patients, science and people.