Head of gRED Administrative Business Partnering
About The Position
As the Head of Administrative Business Partnering (ABP) for Genentech Research and Early Development (gRED), you will lead a talented team of approximately 70 administrative and operational professionals supporting a world-class organization of 3,000 scientists and researchers. In this highly impactful leadership role, you will execute the strategic vision for a newly centralized administrative function, driving innovative ways of working, increasing collaboration, and elevating the career development experience for our administrative professionals. The successful candidate will build a future-ready ABP organization that accelerates collaboration, innovation, and execution while fostering an exceptional employee experience and a vibrant professional community.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
- 10+ years of proven experience managing administrative professionals and/or administrative supervisors in a large, dynamic corporate environment.
- Extensive experience successfully leading, managing, and developing large teams of administrative professionals or supervisors within a large, dynamic corporate matrix organization.
- A strong track record of acting as an expert coach and mentor, with proven skills in capability building, proactive career pathing, and performance management.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with an innate ability to align operational strategies with executive goals and constructively navigate complex organizational dynamics.
- Strong capability in resource management, including talent matching, agile budget oversight, and the prioritization of high-impact support services.
- High proficiency in modern collaboration ecosystems (such as Google Workspace) and a demonstrated track record of championing and implementing digital tools, including AI, to optimize workflows.
- Uncompromised judgment and professional discretion when handling highly sensitive, proprietary, and confidential information.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the organizational design and strategic vision for the centralized function, aligning the administrative support model directly with core scientific and business goals.
- Serve as a strategic thought partner to executive leadership on operational effectiveness, organizational design, resource allocation, and team engagement.
- Act as an advocate and mentor for the administrative community, driving visibility, recognition, and team unity to maximize the community's positive impact on culture.
- Establish modern training frameworks, optimize operational processes, and actively govern the adoption of cutting-edge technologies—including AI—to maximize efficiency.
- Oversee administrative staffing, lead inclusive recruitment efforts, and make data-driven decisions regarding budgeting and agile resource deployment.
- Role-model inclusive leadership across the community, ensuring professional development pathways are equitable and aligned with broader organizational milestones.
Benefits
- Relocation benefits are available for this position.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
