Director, Environment

Roche • South San Francisco, CA

2d • $169,600 - $315,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Genentech is seeking a transformational Director, Environment to drive environmental excellence across a world-class pharmaceutical campus. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, Security, Safety, Health and Environment (SSHE), this pivotal leadership position will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and comprehensive oversight of the environmental programs across the Genentech South San Francisco campus and leading a team of environmental professionals. Serve as the primary environmental advisor to site senior and executive leadership, acting as the key internal and external representative for the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, physical science, life science, engineering, health & safety, or a related field.
• 12+ years of progressive, relevant work experience in the management of environmental programs at site and/or corporate functions.
• Deep working knowledge and experience in environmental programs to provide technical guidance and mentorship to SHE staff members.
• Demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of state (Cal EPA, DTSC, SWRCB), federal (EPA), and local CUPA requirements for environmental programs to solve difficult and complex problems.
• Advanced knowledge of incident command processes, facility operations, and complex manufacturing systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to successfully negotiate with regulatory agencies and senior operations leaders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience successfully leading environmental teams preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive oversight and strategic leadership for all campus environmental programs, including air quality, stormwater, wastewater, and hazardous waste management.
• Ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while identifying control strategies and leading root-cause analysis for environmental incidents.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of environmental professionals, dedicating significant time to staffing and operational excellence.
• Align site-specific environmental objectives with global Roche sustainability policies, ensuring effective adaptation to evolving site operations.
• Serve as the principal environmental advisor to site senior leadership, translating complex organizational strategies into actionable business goals.
• Cultivate collaborative relationships with local SHE authorities, regulatory agencies and cross-functional business partners to influence decision-making and execute company-wide policies.
• Architect and implement comprehensive long-term environmental strategies and robust contingency frameworks to proactively mitigate operational risks.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is not available at this time.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director