Roche reviews

With high turn over, resignations and the 10 year continuous global restructuring, you should think twice before joining this company. Roche is largely and disproportionately driven by sales, rather than patient outcomes, with marketing department considering all other functions as a support to increase sales but not as strategic partners. All this contribute to a bad culture environment and lack of innovation which became obvious during COVID pandemic. Even during these challenging times, Roche did not offer real support or working flexibility to employees (they may tell you they do but check the details). With many people leaving and constant leadership changes they increased pressure and workload on the one staying. They may feel they’ve checked the box for diversity with recent LGBT and disability networks but again it’s more for advertising purposes than real inclusion. There is no diversity in way of thinking, you won’t feel safe to speak up unless you agree with the majority. Finally, HR are known to trick candidats with fake benefits and verbal promesses.

The outcome of your employment is only based on the team/department you join. There are extreme political games within the company. Even they happen mostly on higher level, your job can be easily affected by this (e.g.HR as a support function is involved very much). If you join a stable team, have a good manager, you are lucky and can even plan a great career. Of course you need to be well-connected as well, but that goes for all multinational companies. Self-branding is a must to succeed.