South San Francisco, SSF, Founders Research Center, FRC, research, researchers, science, scientists, lab, laboratory,Courtesy of Genentech
In an industry not known for its diversity, this subsidiary of Swiss drug giant Roche boasts 41% minority staff, and women make up 46% of its frontline managerial ranks. “Genentech is the most inclusive company I have ever worked for,” says one employee; others cherish the chance to “improve lives” through game-changing drugs.
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Company Info
| Rank last year | 6 |
| Years on list | 20 |
| HQ location | South San Francisco |
| Employees | 14717 |
| Job openings (as of February 2018) | 847 |
| Industry | Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals |
| Revenue, 2017 or most recent year ($M) | - |
| Year founded | 1976 |
| Type of organization | Private |
| Number of work sites | 8 |
| Website | www.gene.com |
Perks
| 100% health coverage | No |
| Unlimited sick days | Yes |
| Telecommuting | Yes |
| Job sharing | Yes |
| Subsidized childcare | Yes |
| Compressed work weeks | Yes |
| Fully-paid sabbaticals | Yes |
| On-site fitness/subsidized gym | Yes |
| On-site medical care facility | Yes |
| Non-discrimination policy includes sexual orientation | Yes |
| Health insurance for part-timers | Yes |
| Sick days for part-timers | Yes |
| College tuition reimbursement | Yes |
| Student loan debt repayment | Yes |
| Medical facility at all locations | No |
Diversity
| % Minorities | 48% |
| % African-American/Black | 4% |
| % Asian | 33% |
| % Caucasian/White | 52% |
| % Hispanic/Latino | 8% |
| % Native American/Alaska Native | - |
| % Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1% |
| % Two or more races | 2% |
| % Unknown ethnicity | 1% |
Paid Time Off
| General PTO | 34 |
| # Sick days | Unlimited |
| General PTO for part-timers | - |
| # Sick days for part-timers | - |
Compensation
| Most common job (for salaried employee) | Clinical Specialist |
| Avg. base pay (salaried) | $135,913 |
| Avg. extra compensation (salaried) | $47,000 |
| Total pay for most common job (salaried) | $182,913 |
Hiring/Staffing (Past 12 Months)
| Full-time and part-time job growth | 2% |
| # of job applicants | 159,496 |
| Avg. # of applicants per opening | 38 |
| FT voluntary turnover | 5% |
| Jobs filled internally | 42% |
| Jobs filled by referral | 22% |
| # New graduates hired | 83 |