Roche reviews

4.1

82% would recommend to a friend

(6,453 total reviews)
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Thomas Schinecker

86% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Roche has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 6,453 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Roche employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmazeutika & Biotechnologie industry (3.5 stars).

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6K reviews
3.0
Aug 12, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Multiple avenues for upward mobility. Large organization that covers multiple areas of the bio technology industry. Job shadowing is highly recommended for members looking to move to other areas of the business.

Cons

Large organization that has too strong of focus on personal perception: rather than professional accomplishment. Working through Adecco, their temporary staffing organization, is almost a requirement for any new member. Adecco's benefits are worse than what an inmate receives in prison.

2.0
Aug 6, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You are paid a decent salary for the work you do - whether you are an hourly employee or salaried.

Cons

The Good Old Boys network rings true - not just with the men but with the 'home-grown' leaders. So, in one area, it might pay for you to be a white man in order to get more money and/or promoted. In another, if you are ‘in’ with another old timer (some of the VPs started out at the bottom level and progressed over the years), your ticket is golden.

4.0
Jun 24, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The paycheck starts out great and there is support from management to improve your technical abilities. I learned many new techniques and attended several seminars, conferences, and training workshops. There is ample money for lab equipment, travel compensation, and on-campus gatherings.

Cons

The hours can be long and the year-end bonuses are not great. Also, some groups are politically charged leading to squabbles and power struggles. The yearly raises are generally equal to inflation and raises are not significantly higher, even when promoted to a new level. Researchers holding a Bachelor's will not be promoted as quickly as PhDs and are significantly less likely to be promoted to management positions.

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