5 Most Progressive Companies in America

3. Genentech

Number of sources that termed the company as progressive: 5

Genentech is a San Francisco, California-based biotechnology company. The company is completely owned by Basel, Switzerland-based healthcare company Roche Holding AG.

Genentech is focused on addressing the barriers to entry in clinical trial participation and promoting inclusive research. As of 2022, the company has invested $26 million to address the challenges of underrepresented patients. The health inequity can be gauged by the fact that 85% of the participants in clinical trials are white. Genentech has been appreciated for encouraging a more representative population into its clinical research and developing personalized healthcare solutions. The company has launched the Futurelab K-12 STEM education program to promote the interest of future generations in STEM fields.