HQ Function

Serves as the primary center for research, development, corporate operations, and U.S. commercial activities.

Notable Features:

Sprawling, modern campus with state-of-the-art research laboratories, collaborative workspaces, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and employee amenities reflecting its focus on innovation and well-being.

Work Culture:

Highly innovative, science-driven, collaborative, and mission-focused, emphasizing breakthrough research and patient impact. Strong emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and employee development.

HQ Significance:

Considered the birthplace of the biotechnology industry. It remains a major hub for R&D within the Roche Group and a significant contributor to the San Francisco Bay Area's life sciences ecosystem.

Values Reflected in HQ: The campus design and facilities reflect Genentech's core values of innovation (advanced labs), collaboration (open and shared workspaces), patient-focus (mission-driven environment), and sustainability (various green initiatives and eco-friendly building designs).

Location:

While Genentech's primary operations are in the United States, as a member of the Roche Group, its innovations and medicines reach patients globally. Genentech supports global functions through its world-class research and early development (gRED) and product development capabilities based in South San Francisco. Its U.S. manufacturing sites in California and Oregon contribute to Roche's global supply chain. Commercialization outside the U.S. is typically handled by Roche's global network, ensuring that Genentech's discoveries benefit patients worldwide.

Street Address:

1 DNA Way

City:

South San Francisco

State/Province:

California

Country:

USA