Senior Director, gRED Program Management

Genentech•Daly City, CA

10h

About The Position

We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love. The Genentech Research and Early Development Program Management department (gRED PM) includes program management, resource planning and administrative support within Portfolio Strategy Management (PSM). The gRED PM department plays a central role in the Roche organization by providing program management expertise, leadership and ensuring cross-functional coordination for over 200 core teams and sub teams across multiple therapeutic areas (e.g. oncology, immunology, ophthalmology, neurology, ,cardiovascular/renal/metabolism, and infectious diseases) in the Genentech Research and Early Development (gRED) division, as well as the Roche Pharma organization. These teams include drug development core teams and sub teams (clinical, biomarker, pharmacology) for programs in Research, Phase 1 and Phase 2 plus select biomarker and pharmacology sub teams for programs in Phase 3 and post-market. Program managers are responsible for driving planning, execution and oversight of global program development plans (e.g. late stage research, preclinical development, Investigational New Drug filing, clinical development, Biologics License Application/New Drug Application filing and post-market activities). Importantly, they are the key integrated points of contact across an entire program serving to drive and manage multiple cross-functional teams. In addition to supporting drug development teams, the department drives therapeutic/disease area strategy teams, integrations, and partnering initiatives. It plays a key role in leading important cross-functional corporate and portfolio processes across the wider organization, serving as the key resource management partner to portfolio teams and functions. Summary of Position The Senior Director, gRED Program Management (PL9) provides strategic and operational leadership for a significant portion of the gRED Program Management organization. Reporting to the Head of gRED Program Management, this role is accountable for leading and developing a team of program managers, driving excellence in program execution, and providing direction and leadership for cross-functional and portfolio-level initiatives with broad organizational impact. This role operates at the intersection of strategy and execution, translating gRED and Roche priorities into actionable plans, strengthening program management capability, and ensuring consistent, high-impact delivery across programs, teams, and processes. The Opportunity: As an integral member of our dynamic team, you will:

Requirements

Advanced degree in life sciences, business, engineering, or a related field (MBA, MS, PhD, MD preferred)
Typically 12–15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech or consulting environments
Extensive program management experience supporting drug development programs across multiple stages and therapeutic areas
Proven people leadership experience, including managing and developing leaders and senior professionals
Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with high organizational visibility and impact
Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into execution
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence without authority in a matrixed organization
Effectively manages and drives organizational change, communicating context clearly, involving stakeholders, and introducing necessary change despite opposition.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
Sound judgment and decision-making in complex and ambiguous environments
High ethical standards and commitment to inclusion and belonging

Responsibilities

Leading and developing a team of 5 to 10 program managers (and potentially director-level program managers), ensuring strong performance, engagement, and talent development
Creating an environment that promotes accountability, inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning
Partnering with the Head of gRED Program Management to shape organizational design, talent strategy, succession planning, and leadership development across gRED Program Management
Serving as a role model for leadership behaviors, decision-making, and enterprise mindset
Providing strategic program management leadership for complex, high-impact programs and initiatives across gRED and Roche
Ensuring consistent, high-quality planning, execution, and risk management across supported programs
Acting as a senior escalation point for program challenges, helping teams navigate ambiguity, trade-offs, and cross-functional dependencies
Driving alignment between program-level execution and portfolio, governance, and business priorities
Serving as a trusted strategic partner to senior leaders across gRED, PSM, and Roche functions (e.g., Development Sciences, Translational Medicine, Clinical Operations, Research, Business Operations, Portfolio Strategy, and other PM organizations)
Representing gRED Program Management at key forums, cross-functional initiatives, and enterprise processes.
Contributing to and helping lead gRED-wide and Roche-wide business planning, portfolio, and organizational initiatives
Translating departmental vision and strategy into clear priorities, goals, and operating plans for assigned areas
Driving continuous improvement in program management practices, tools, and ways of working
Partnering with peers across PM organizations (gRED, pRED, late-stage) to share best practices and advance program management excellence

Benefits

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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