Roche reviews

4.1

82% would recommend to a friend

(6,445 total reviews)
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Thomas Schinecker

86% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Roche has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 6,445 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 Farmacéutica y biotecnología industry (3.5 stars).

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6K reviews
2.0
Dec 1, 2021
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Pros

Learnings and promotions but for very few people Probably many opened positions given the high turn over and number of resignations They can offer very good wages but then you will have to sign a confidential agreement as they want to be known as not paying so well and keep most people as low as they can.

Cons

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.

3.0
May 5, 2020

Extreme politics

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Stable company, average salary, great opportunities to continue career abroad.

Cons

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.

3.0
May 23, 2019

Good people, bad management

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Pros

Work/life balance is good here. Lots of amazing scientists and engineers. It's a shame they're not being recognized for their exceptional work and potential. People are trickling out, as they should in an atmosphere that doesn't propel you in a positive direction.

Cons

They're no longer converting contingent staff. The culture there is dissipating. No longer innovative. Products are subpar and being pushed into the market with low quality. Company doesn't care about you and it shows. One word I would use to describe the company is 'uninspired.'

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