2015 Employer Profile
No.
10, Large
Genentech
South San Francisco, Calif. [Pacific]
http://www.gene.com
http://www.gene.com/careers
http://www.gene.com
Why you want to work there
This South San Francisco biotechnology company gives its employees opportunities to directly interact with patients who have benefited from Genentech medicines. An annual IT staff retreat focuses on personal and professional development and celebrates the team's accomplishments. Genentech's yearlong Personal Excellence Program (PEP) encourages employees at all levels to develop a specific skill and/or quality through a guided plan.
Employee Statistics
Total U.S.-based employees: 13,900
Total U.S.-based IT employees: 560
IT employee turnover in 2014: 8%
IT promotions in 2014: 9%
Training
Training days offered per IT employee in 2014: 10
Training budget per IT employee in 2014: $5,357