Project Director

Roche • South San Francisco, CA

2d • Remote

About The Position

A healthier future. That’s what drives us. Always innovating, we bring together dedicated people and diverse perspectives from across our global network, empowering each other to keep breaking new ground. That’s what makes us who we are. That’s what makes us Roche. This role is based in Pharma Technical Operations Technology (PTT), an organization that is responsible for ensuring Pharma Technical Operations (PT) stays at the forefront of technology in our current and future facilities. PTT, composed of global MSAT and Engineering, realizes new assets for the PT manufacturing network of drug substance, drug product, and device industrialization facilities. You will have the opportunity to build manufacturing facilities that deliver life saving medicines to patients. The Opportunity As a Capital Project Director, within the capital delivery group, you will be responsible for leading large and/or complex facility/equipment improvement projects within our US manufacturing network as well as potentially at our international sites. Build and lead the project team, motivating them through your strong communication and leadership skills with clear decision-making to maintain project flow. Model collaboration through strong partnership with User Team Lead and other key customers and stakeholders Champion both design and construction safety as a key priority, engaging the Safety, Health, and Environment team throughout the project lifecycle. Accountable for fiscal control of the project by Developing funding strategy in alignment with execution strategy, managing scope and schedule of the capital project within the agreed business case, and keeping team focused on execution plan Engage with senior executive sponsors, site leadership and other key leaders on development of business case, execution & funding strategy and resolution of any impediments that arise From early concept, through design, construction and commissioning and qualification,, deliver the project not relenting until the project’s business intent is actually met. Who We Are Genentech, a member of the Roche group and founder of the biotechnology industry, is dedicated to pursuing groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases. To solve the world's most complex health challenges, we ask bigger questions that challenge our industry and the boundaries of science to transform society. Our transformational discoveries include the first targeted antibody for cancer and the first medicine for primary progressive multiple sclerosis. The next step is yours. To apply today, click on the "Apply for this job" button.

Requirements

• B.S. in engineering, architecture or construction with a minimum of 15 years (12 with a Masters) successfully managing design and construction projects in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, with at least 5 years managing large (>$400M), complex projects, some of this preferably in an international environment.
• Known for your exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills in capital project delivery.
• Proven expertise in effectively applying and/or developing advanced project management tools and methodologies.
• Broad understanding of the principles of various engineering disciplines, in-depth understanding of one engineering discipline directly related to Roche core business of manufacturing.
• Special knowledge requirements include biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical processes and facility design approaches, plus solid understanding of Pharmaceutical cGMP requirements.
• Understanding of risk based qualification.
• Lean Construction knowledge and practitioner.

Nice To Haves

• MS in Engineering and/or an MBA and/or a PE/equivalent

Responsibilities

• Lead large and/or complex facility/equipment improvement projects within our US manufacturing network as well as potentially at our international sites.
• Build and lead the project team, motivating them through your strong communication and leadership skills with clear decision-making to maintain project flow.
• Model collaboration through strong partnership with User Team Lead and other key customers and stakeholders
• Champion both design and construction safety as a key priority, engaging the Safety, Health, and Environment team throughout the project lifecycle.
• Accountable for fiscal control of the project by Developing funding strategy in alignment with execution strategy, managing scope and schedule of the capital project within the agreed business case, and keeping team focused on execution plan
• Engage with senior executive sponsors, site leadership and other key leaders on development of business case, execution & funding strategy and resolution of any impediments that arise
• From early concept, through design, construction and commissioning and qualification,, deliver the project not relenting until the project’s business intent is actually met.

What This Job Offers

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