Product Strategy Leader

Roche•South San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Genentech, the founder of the biotechnology industry, is dedicated to groundbreaking science for discovering and developing medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. The Pharma Technical Operations (PT) function ensures life-saving products are manufactured and delivered with high quality and resilience. This opportunity is for a strategic thinker who operates at an enterprise level, translating complex product strategies into actionable results with significant patient impact. The ideal candidate is a resourceful problem solver, adept at navigating complex challenges with strategic insight. They are a natural leader in matrix environments, comfortable with ambiguity, and capable of building global trustful relationships. The role requires a persuasive communicator who can anticipate objections, influence stakeholders at all levels, and coach the next generation of leaders.

Requirements

BS or MS Degree in life sciences, engineering, or business disciplines.
At least 10+ years of multi-disciplinary work experience in the Pharma / Biotech industry, with a broad understanding of manufacturing and technical operations.
At least 7+ years of experience in senior people management or senior matrix team leadership.
Proven track record in designing and implementing successful product supply chain strategies, with on-going risk management, resilience and evolution.
Experience in leading new product launches and/or line extensions.
Demonstrated ability to understand disease areas, market access and other demand-side drivers of business value and volume.
International/global experience (strongly preferred).
Ability to travel globally (approximately 10% or lower).

Nice To Haves

Exposure across biologic, synthetic molecule and device supply chains beneficial.
Experience in the Roche strategic disease areas beneficial (i.e. cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory, oncology, neuroscience, ophthalmology, immunology, infectious disease).
International/global experience (strongly preferred).

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a portfolio of cross-functional product strategy teams across technical, finance, supply chain, regulatory, and manufacturing.
Design and implement resilient, end-to-end supply chains for the full product lifecycle, with a special focus on late stage development through the launch of new products and line extensions.
Translate disease area and product visions into actionable PT execution plans and strategic objectives.
Direct investment proposals by prioritizing product supply initiatives based on time, cost, and business value.
Manage product health by overseeing supply resilience, process robustness, and sustainability KPIs.
Integrate external customer insights and competitive landscape trends to shape lifecycle and disease area strategies.
Predict and articulate the implications of strategic decisions while managing holistic end-to-end risks.
Support long-range planning with assumption-driven forecast scenarios to connect product and network strategies.
Mentor and coach colleagues to expand technical skills and leadership capabilities across the organization.