Director / Senior Director, gRED and Computation BD Lead, Digital & Data

Roche • South San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

This position is for a highly strategic and technically proficient individual to join the Digital & Data Partnering team. The role involves leading business development and strategic partnering activities for digital, data, and AI capabilities that support Genentech Research and Early Development (gRED) and the Computational Sciences Center of Excellence (CSCoE). It combines the responsibilities of a Business Development Project Lead, focusing on evaluating and executing complex external partnering opportunities, with a strategic emphasis on aligning Genentech gRED and CSCoE digital and data priorities. The position acts as a crucial link between Pharma Partnering and gRED’s scientific and computational organizations, translating external innovation in data science, AI/ML, and automation into high-impact partnerships that align with gRED’s research priorities and long-term technology roadmap.

Requirements

• Degree in a relevant field such as Data Science, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Advanced degree (e.g., PhD, MBA, MD, or Master's) in business or one of these technical fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or digital health industry, with a substantial portion in Business Development, Corporate Development, or Strategic Alliances focused on technology, data, or digital assets.
• For the Senior Director level, a minimum of 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or digital health industry, with a substantial portion in Business Development, Corporate Development, or Strategic Alliances focused on technology, data, or digital assets.
• Proven experience in leading and executing complex, cross-functional due diligence projects for technology or data platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and influence senior stakeholders in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Deep technical understanding of data science principles, AI/ML methodologies, and their application in drug discovery and development.
• Familiarity with data governance, patient data privacy (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR), and data licensing frameworks.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, project management, stakeholder leadership, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end evaluation and execution of strategic partnerships, collaborations, and acquisitions across digital health, computational biology platforms, AI/ML technologies, automation systems, and large-scale data assets supporting R&D.
• Identify and shape external innovation opportunities that enhance gRED’s capabilities in multimodal data analysis, foundation model development, lab automation, and AI-enabled scientific discovery.
• Serve as a trusted partner to senior leadership across gRED, Computational Sciences, and Pharma Partnering to align external innovation efforts with internal scientific priorities and evolving digital strategy.
• Collaborate with gRED and CSCoE leadership to shape and prioritize BD activities that accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge data and AI platforms, ensuring they support RED’s scientific and therapeutic area (TA) strategies.
• Direct and manage the cross-functional due diligence process, ensuring deep technical assessment of data quality, platform scalability, model validation, and cybersecurity/privacy compliance.
• Maintain deep awareness of the rapidly evolving AI, data, and digital biology ecosystem to identify emerging technologies and partnership opportunities that can strengthen Roche’s competitive position in R&D.
• Drive internal alignment and decision-making across a complex stakeholder landscape, helping shape Roche’s approach to build-vs-buy decisions in areas such as AI infrastructure, automation, and advanced data platforms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees