Job Description

At Genentech, we focus on fostering belonging for our people, advancing inclusive research and health equity for all patients, and transforming society by investing in transformative partnerships that strengthen diversity and inclusion across healthcare, education and within all communities. Remaining one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s top biomedical research institutions requires us to innovate at all levels, utilizing unique perspectives and backgrounds, in order to improve the outcomes for our patients.

The Research and Early Development Project Management and Resource Planning Group is responsible for driving drug development molecule, strategy, and partnering teams to advance science and medicine for the patients. The Program Manager role is responsible for managing drug development programs to successful and timely decision points from Late Stage Research through Proof of Concept. This role contributes to the definition of program strategy and guides the multidisciplinary core and sub teams to deliver on program objectives. Additional responsibilities include the following:

Establish and maintain functionally integrated program schedules to enable accurate program, financial and portfolio analyses and ensure accurate inputs are provided into business planning processes. Ensure alignment with program sub-teams and functional partners

Oversee and prepare program team budget including resources and costs, collaborating with Finance and other cross-functional departments

Communicate, document and archive program team activities and decisions. Act as a primary contact for program team related information

Proactively identify and manage risks with scenario planning and risk mitigation plans

Facilitate program team meetings, cross-functional communication and decision making, ensuring alignment with internal and external stakeholders.

Identify, recommend and implement opportunities for streamlining team and business processes.

Ensure the team achieves and maintains a high-level of sustainable performance by contributing to appropriate team management best practices.

Successful candidates will meet the following requirements:

Minimum 7 years of multi-disciplinary experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry. Relevant experience in a related industry or academic setting will also be considered

Prior direct project/program management or similar experience

Demonstrated experience in drug development with knowledge of the overall drug development process. Relevant experience in a related scientific setting will also be considered

Experience using Project Management software to manage complex program timelines and resources is a plus

Bachelor\'s degree in the Life Sciences or other relevant discipline. Advanced degree is desirable.

At a minimum, strong candidates will demonstrate the following:

Strong proficiency with project/program management practices, tools and methodology

Financial acumen with capability to plan and oversee program budgets and product valuations.

Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex information effectively.

Understanding of portfolio management concepts

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective important relationships with customers and key stakeholders.

Good conflict management/resolution skills.

Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills

Ability to translate strategy into action.

Strong influencing and negotiation skills.

Results and detail-oriented, self-motivated.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, CA is $122,200-$226,900. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer, and we embrace the increasingly diverse world around us. Genentech prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status and veteran status.

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