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Our Leadership

As the founders of the biotechnology industry, our goal is to use the power of genetic engineering and advanced technologies to make medicines that address unmet medical needs, and help millions of people worldwide.

In The Beginning

Our founders, Herb Boyer and Bob Swanson conceived of Genentech over a friendly drink.
The First Board of Directors
The Birthplace of Biotechnology

After we chose to locate in South San Francisco, the area became the heart of the biotech industry.
Herb Boyer, Founder
Robert Swanson, Founder

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Genentech takes the health and safety of our patients, customers, employees and local communities very seriously, and we are actively responding to the global COVID-19 pandemic. For more, please visit our COVID-19 response page or call 1-877-436-3683.

Our Leadership

In The Beginning

The First Board of Directors

The Birthplace of Biotechnology

Herb Boyer, Founder

Robert Swanson, Founder