To ensure employees at this biotech and drug company are up-to-date with the latest research, it gives $10,000 in tuition reimbursement every year. Genentech also provides resources for employees to publish academic papers. And to ensure its scientists don’t get burned out, the company offers six-week paid sabbaticals after six years. Employees can use these sabbaticals for their own research or vacations. Senior VP of development sciences Sara Kenkare-Mitra spent her sabbatical teaching dance to children with disabilities. Read the Great Place to Work review.
Company Information
| HQ Location | South San Francisco, Calif. |
| Industry | Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals |
| Type of Organization | Private |
| Year Founded | 1,976 |
| Web Address | http://www.gene.com |
| Total # of Employees | 13,720 |
| Best Companies Rank | 9 |
| Best Companies URL | /best-companies/genentech-9/ |
Diversity
| % of Women | 52% |
| % of Women in Executive Positions | 45% |
| % of Women in Manager Positions | 40% |
| % of Minorities | 46% |
| % of Minorities in Executive Positions | 25% |
| % of Minorities in Manager Positions | 36% |
Race and Ethnicity Groups
| % African-American/Black | 4% |
| % Asian | 31% |
| % Hispanic/Latino | 8% |
| % Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.25% |
| % Native American/Alaska Native | 0.30% |
| % Two or More Races | 1% |
| % Caucasian/White | 55% |