In addition to being passionate about their everyday work, people at Genentech care deeply about making a positive impact in their communities. It’s at the core of who we are.
The Science of Good
We know that making medicines is just one way we can make a difference. And we’re passionate about applying our skills, time and resources to positively impact the patients we serve, the scientific community and the places where we live and work.
The Resilience Effect
Learn about our philanthropic initiative to take on childhood adversity in the Bay Area and build lifelong health.
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Futurelab
Futurelab is Genentech’s commitment to addressing STEM education barriers in South San Francisco schools.
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Choosing South City
Genentech’s decision to adopt South City as its home has had a lasting impact on both the company and the city.
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Dig Deep.
We believe we can make a difference by applying our expertise, harnessing our passion for problem solving and empowering our employees to give back.
Work hard. Play hard. Give back.
In 1988, Founders Herb Boyer and Bob Swanson created the original Genentech Foundation – and a lasting culture of “giving back.”
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Spreading Hope
The Young Survival Coalition creates community for young breast cancer survivors and supports the unique issues they face.
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Fostering belonging for our people, advancing inclusive research and health equity for all patients, and investing in transformative partnerships that strengthen DE&I across healthcare, education and
Learn more about our Chief Diversity Officer, Quita Beeler Highsmith, MBA.
Sustainable by Design
Our newest building was built on four pillars: sustainability, wellbeing, community and innovation.
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Access to Medicine
With FDA approval of its very first medicine, Genentech makes a long-term commitment to patient access.
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Michelle’s Journey
Michelle Aguayo works to help patients get the medicines they need, regardless of their ability to pay.
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