As the first biotechnology company, Genentech is an industry leader with an impressive history of firsts in medicine. But take a closer look and you'll see that we're about so much more. We're about a commitment to patients, science and people. We're about diverse employees coming together to create breakthrough medicines that change the lives of people and help manage disease. We're about encouraging success and providing rewards to those who work here. We're about helping current students and new graduates forge a unique and meaningful career path and ensuring that experienced professionals have the opportunities and resources to excel no matter where they are in their careers. And we're about helping employees create a fulfilling balance between their personal lives and career aspirations. Simply put, Genentech is about Life Inspired.
In January 2012, Genentech was included on FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list for the 14th consecutive year.
In October 2011, Genentech was named one of the "top employer in the biopharmaceutical industry" by Science magazine.This is the tenth year Genentech has appeared on the list.
On February 14, 2012, Genentech was named to Fast Company's 2012 "The World's 50 Most Innovative Companies" list for making targeted, genetics-based cancer therapies.
