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The Position
We are looking for a Genentech People & Culture (P&C) Business Partner to support the Roche Pharma Product Development (PD) organization. Product Development Overview
The Product Development (PD) mission is to improve patients' lives around the world with unique medicines that have a meaningful impact. We conduct global clinical trials, analyze results, monitor safety, and work with regulatory authorities to provide truly differentiated medicines to patients. Our primary disease focus areas are Oncology, Immunology, Ophthalmology, Neuroscience & Cardiovascular Metabolic. We attract, develop, and retain the most talented people in the industry, and have Development centers in Basel, Switzerland; South San Francisco, California; Welwyn, England; Mississauga, Canada; and Shanghai, China, as well as operations in many other countries. The Opportunity:
This position partners flexibly across leadership areas in the Product Development (PD) organization. While primarily based within the Genentech organization, this position will contribute to global, highly matrixed work and teams that span countries. This position collaborates closely with client business leaders, other PD Business Partners, and Chapter stakeholders to understand long-term business needs and strategic P&C priorities. This position then translates PD business strategy into P&C strategies for their leadership areas and drives fit-for-purpose implementation. This position leads and drives change initiatives, people streams, and Work Product Teams to embed and implement the overall P&C strategies for assigned client groups. This position is accountable as a trusted strategic partner and coach, advancing organizational design and effectiveness, for building a diverse and inclusive work culture, and securing future talent and capabilities.
Business Acumen
Demonstrates the mindset of a business leader and entrepreneur Aligns P&C strategy, goals, and objectives to overall business strategies and objectives; translates P&C strategies to drive key business results; provides guidance on talent management, workforce strategies, organization design, and reward and recognition in partnership with Business Partners, other P&C Chapters, and subject-matter experts to develop high-quality solutions Maintains broad-based knowledge of multiple leadership areas across the organization and its operations; uses knowledge of business and P&C insights, metrics, expertise, and decision principles to effectively diagnose topics with a wide range of complexity Recommends business practice/work process improvements to identify opportunities for leveraging human capital; ensures P&C initiatives add organizational value Maintains knowledge of the external environment and other related information on peer and comparison groups to effectively diagnose and implement strategies to help drive business decisions
Leadership
Strategic sparring partner and coach for fostering a leadership culture in line with the Roche leadership framework Translates the business vision, mission, and strategy along with the 10 year ambition and P&C Aspirational Goals into projects and initiatives with milestones and delivery schedules; leads or participates in WPTs/squads to effectively meet planned objectives; develops clear action plans with results-oriented goals for measuring success; drives alignment and buy-in within multiple leadership areas as part of a network Diagnoses P&C needs and identifies interventions that address issues of retention, change leadership, employee engagement, and leadership development, partnering with Business Partners, WPTs/squads, and other P&C Chapters as appropriate; uses appropriate tools for leadership competency and skills assessment Drives and implements change with proven ability to influence business leaders and P&C professionals to required outcomes Influences, develops, mentors and provides leadership to networks and WPTs/squads in partnering with Advisory Business Partners at our Costa Rica People Support Solutions Center
Strategic P&C Insights & Innovation
Play a key role in supporting/driving business transformation projects and initiatives within each business area where there is an identified need from a people/organizational strategy perspective. Gathers and analyzes internal and external data, evidence-based research, benchmarks, P&C, and business metrics to make critical decisions; shares insights with leaders and recommends innovative solutions based on the P&C decision principles that support the culture, strategic direction, and resources Diagnoses root causes of work environment issues, disruptive team dynamics, and ineffective organizational setups; initiates interventions and shapes solutions in collaboration and co-creation with key stakeholders across multiple leadership areas
Who you are: Qualifications & Experience
10+ years of applicable HR Business Partner experience with proven experience closely partnering with senior leaders within a rapidly scaling organization. Broad and progressive HR Management, or consulting experience in or with organizations recognized for best HR practices Bachelor's degree in Human Resources (or related field) preferred, and/or equivalent work experience. Advanced degree preferred Demonstrated passion for and role-modeling VACC leadership framework, with proven ability to lead with a creative mindset, very high self-awareness, and to act as a coach and mentor for other leaders and professionals Systems thinking, proven ability to work effectively across multiple business areas, teams, and key leadership areas in a fast-paced environment Demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities, including the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes, and create business impact. Effectively diagnosing long-term P&C needs, and shaping and leading initiatives to address them Strong communication skills (written and verbal) to effectively address all organizational levels Biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries are preferred Fluent in English Ability to travel (including global travel) approximately 10% of the time
Relocation benefits are not available for this position. Must be willing to work onsite in our South San Francisco, Genentech location The expected salary range for this position, based on the primary location of California, is between $135,700 and $250,900. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. 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. Benefits 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.
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Genentech
Sep 04, 2025