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Genentech R&D Layoffs Impact Longtime Executive

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
100
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.8%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
100 OF 13,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: South San Francisco, California, USA.

Department affected: Research and Development.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Genentech, Inc. has recently laid off approximately 100 employees in its Research and Development department, impacting a longtime executive who has been with the company for nearly 30 years. This decision comes as part of a broader restructuring effort within the company, which aims to streamline operations and focus on key areas of growth. The layoffs occurred in South San Francisco, California, and reflect the company's ongoing adjustments in response to market conditions. Genentech's leadership has indicated that these changes are necessary to enhance efficiency and maintain competitiveness in the biotech industry.

Genentech, Inc. cut 100 jobs affecting its Research and Development team as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.8% of the 13,000 people Genentech, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 15 layoff events at Genentech, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 1,851 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Genentech, Inc. cut 100 jobs on October 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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15
EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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