Technical Development Team Project Manager

Roche • South San Francisco, CA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Technical Development Team Project Manager The Technical Development Team Project Manager (TDT PM) partners with a Technical Development Leader (TDL) to manage technical development team(s) in defining and implementing CMC strategies and activities associated with developing clinical candidates from pre-entry into humans until launch. He/she provides project and process management experience including project planning and scheduling, resource forecasting, performance monitoring, and facilitation of communication and decision making to help drive assigned projects to a successful outcome. This position is based in South San Francisco, on site. The Opportunity You partner with the Technical Development Lead (TDL) and technical teams to define the CMC strategy and objectives for 3-5 projects across various platforms (large/small molecules, new modalities). Managing technical development teams (TDTs) and external partners (CMOs), applying project management expertise to establish integrated schedules, ensuring adherence to timelines, and proactively managing/reducing critical path risks. You drive key business processes for TDTs, including risk assessment, governance reviews, and the application of agile principles for efficient meetings and fast, focused decision-making. You effectively plan and facilitate TDT meetings, and ensure all relevant stakeholders are regularly updated on project status, risks, and issues. Participating in departmental initiatives, driving business process improvement, and acting as a valuable member of the Project Team System by sharing best practices and lessons learned. 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. Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Life Sciences is required; advanced degree (M.S/PhD) is preferred
• 5 years in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
• 1-3 years of drug development project management experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be able to effectively communicate/articulate TDT strategy and deliverables to team members and external business partners
• Strong collaborative and relationship-building skills; demonstrated ability to effectively partner and influence internal and external stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification is preferred
• Understanding of the drug development and CMC process development
• Project management experience with a good understanding of PM practices, business processes and tools; relevant process validation, CMC functions, regulatory, quality and cGMP experience preferred
• Strong desire to learn and expand CMC knowledge and digital technology advancement
• Advocate and drive the digital transformation to project management

Responsibilities

• partner with the Technical Development Lead (TDL) and technical teams to define the CMC strategy and objectives for 3-5 projects across various platforms (large/small molecules, new modalities)
• Managing technical development teams (TDTs) and external partners (CMOs), applying project management expertise to establish integrated schedules, ensuring adherence to timelines, and proactively managing/reducing critical path risks
• drive key business processes for TDTs, including risk assessment, governance reviews, and the application of agile principles for efficient meetings and fast, focused decision-making
• effectively plan and facilitate TDT meetings, and ensure all relevant stakeholders are regularly updated on project status, risks, and issues
• Participating in departmental initiatives, driving business process improvement, and acting as a valuable member of the Project Team System by sharing best practices and lessons learned

What This Job Offers

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