Roche’s Genentech unit is laying off staff at its Bay Area headquarters for at least the third time this year, saying goodbye to 118 employees in a workforce reduction that spans multiple... — read more
There was another round recently
Genentech just cut 87 more jobs in SF. According to the WARN notice, cuts are effective mid-Sept. That’s over 700 roles gone in the past 15 months. Multiple departments hit again. To say I don't feel safe working here anymore would be a major... — read more
Biotech is hurting right now across the board.
140+ peeps in South SF are being cut our third round of cuts since 4/2024, the total is almost 700 people over 15 months. This round is hitting engineers, directors, AI teams, facilities staff, and clinical supply folks, many dpts. Execs are tagging... — read more
Genentech lays off 143 workers at South San Francisco campus
Genentech is letting go of 143 employees who are based out of the company's headquarters in South San Francisco. The workforce reduction will be complete by July 14, according to a California Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN)... — read more
Genentech layoffs continue with 93 Bay Area job cuts
Genentech is set to lay off 93 employees at one of its South San Francisco production facilities this fall, according to a state filing. The layoffs will begin in the second week of October and continue through December. The job cuts will span... — read more
Broken promises
This company seems to have big problems fulfilling its promises. I see around me colleagues who work hard for the company, give more than 100 percent of themselves for the company’s goals because they still believe that it will ultimately mean... — read more
80 jobs eliminated at Hillsboro Site
Confirmed, Genentech plans to eliminate 80 permanent positions and end many other independent contracts from their Hillsboro site. Similar cost cut toning initiatives are planned for their Vacaville and South San Francisco sites.
More info on possible layoffs at Genentech?
A rumor has been circulating for a few weeks now that we'll be seeing some layoffs - especially in respiratory. Very few details are available, though. It's really nerve-wracking to know something is coming but not know when or how many will be... — read more
Layoffs in Dixon Facility (Dixon, CA)
~20 regular full-time employees (blue badge) -one supervisor -They are laying off 6 more people at the end of October (they were notified during the layoffs) They claimed that they didn't know it was going to happen until the day before, but they... — read more
Genentech 2018 layoffs
Were the 90 positions all in South San Francisco?
Layoffs 2018
Marketing was hit with a 15% reduction. Production was hit with 90 employee reduction. What other groups are being impacted?
leadership with zero experience
i really wish this company would understand that if somebody is a good technical person they will not automatically make a good manager... people who are placed in leadership positions usually have absolutely no experience leading... so instead of... — read more
Genentech Vacaville Layoffs
200 Genentech people lost jobs, yet everyone is silent. Why is this?
Management lottery
It seems that depending on your luck, you can either end up with an amazing management team when you start working at Genetech or you can walk into an already established bad situation with managers who are determined to micro-manage every move you... — read more
Exodus of talented people
Anybody else noticed how many talented people have decided to leave Genentech lately? Our turnover is higher than ever... I can understand them, way too much infighting and backstabbing going on here lately... It's one thing to foster... — read more
Make sure you don't speak up, or face the consequences
I used to love working at Genentech. In some ways I still do, but that mostly has to do with good benefits. The rest has gone downhill, and it looks like it will proceed in that direction. Our processes are getting more outdated by the day, but... — read more
November 1 layoffs at Genetech
Peeps here in Vacaville feel something is going to happen soon. We were thinking November 1st. Heard maybe 100 people thanks to the Blueprint and LPS. Saw this in the old thread ( @PBVAV6g-memm ), was wondering if anybody had more info on this?... — read more
Genentech Layoff 2017
Waiting by the phone. Looks like Nov 10 the shoe will fall for many in BioOnc Too many sales people and too many managers.