Biomarker Operations Therapeutic Area Leader

Genentech • South San Francisco, CA

98d • $215,000 - $399,200

About The Position

At Roche/Genentech Pharma Product Development Global Clinical Operations (PDG), we are determined to transform drug development and realize our Pharma Ambition to deliver 20 transformative medicines addressing diseases with the highest societal burden by 2029. PD's mission is to improve patients' lives around the world through unique medicines that have a meaningful impact. Cross functionally we conduct global clinical trials, analyze results, monitor safety, and work with regulatory authorities to provide truly differentiated medicines to patients that treat, prevent, and modify complex diseases. Our primary disease focus areas are Oncology, Hematology, Neurology, Immunology, Ophthalmology, Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolism (CVRM). The Biomarker Operations Therapeutic Area Leader at Roche/Genentech is responsible for the operational leadership, delivery excellence and innovation for maximizing R&D opportunities with biosamples, investigational devices and companion diagnostic strategies using a compliance and ethics mindset in alignment to Roche's One Pharma Strategy. The role collaborates internally/externally, to develop and leverage technology/data analytics, and innovative practices to advocate and drive on best practices for collection, data generation, storage, reuse, and destruction biosamples.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Masters in Scientific, Medical or Healthcare field.
• 12+ years experience in the field of biomarkers required, in a clinical/diagnostic development or pharmaceutical/biotechnology R&D.
• Prior People Management experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of global Pharma Clinical development in international settings.
• Experience managing large, matrixed organizations, including leading direct reports and people leaders.
• Fluent in English with additional language skills as an asset.
• Flexibility for frequent national or international travel based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for delivering on the Biomarker Operations strategy within your TA/DA through architecting and translating the overall biomarker operational strategy and business needs.
• Build, strengthen, and influence a cross-functional network of science, data and operations stakeholders through collaboration and informed decision-making.
• Accountable for innovation in biosample operations by staying to date on industry developments, implementing new approaches, optimizing operational and data flow processes.
• Represent the Biomarker TA/DA Asset as a contributing member to scientific and operational teams that influence and make decisions towards human biosamples in clinical trials and future research.
• Driving department-wide engagement by fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and high performance.
• Inspire, motivate, and develop talent within the team, ensuring a focus on individual growth and leadership development.
• Regular year-round assessment of performance, contributions, and impact and providing feedback, coaching and performance management.
• Managing 8-10 direct reports, including other people leaders.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and Company performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree