Genentech Research Scientist interview experience

After applying, I had early conversations that covered basic qualifications and then moved into interviews that checked my fit, including a technical round and then individual interviews with team members. The interview content itself was on-point—mostly research discussion—but I never received a clear sense of what they were expecting, and the communication around timing felt weak.

Separately, I also experienced a scenario where I followed up and never heard back after reaching out, only to learn the position had been filled by an internal candidate. That was the frustrating part: no