Campus Sustainability Strategy & Integration Lead

Position Summary

Genentech is seeking a visionary and technically skilled Campus Sustainability Strategy & Integration Lead to drive a site-wide sustainability strategy across infrastructure systems and building design. This leader will connect the dots across energy, materials, and operations to accelerate decarbonization -supporting our goal of achieving real zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions-while also advancing climate resilience and reducing embodied carbon through sustainable design and construction.

This role is pivotal to advancing the sustainability strategy for Genentech's South San Francisco (SSF) campus as part of the Campus Vision Plan (CVP)-a long-term strategy grounded in integrated principles of infrastructure, sustainability, and development. Orchestrating alignment between strategy, capital delivery, and operations, this leader will navigate complexity and guide transformation through ambiguity.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Head of Site Services Sustainability, this leader will collaborate across Design & Construction, Real Estate & Work Effectiveness, Site Services Operations, and external partners to embed sustainability into large-scale capital projects-including a new, state-of-the-art research and early development facility.

The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation, hands-on experience across the design-build-operate lifecycle, and a proven track record of delivering innovative, business-aligned solutions that reduce emissions, improve performance, enhance climate resiliency, and elevate the human experience in complex, campus-like environments.

This is a unique opportunity to lead one of the most ambitious campus sustainability transformations in the pharmaceutical industry-turning vision into measurable impact across science, infrastructure, and community.

Key Responsibilities

Sustainability Strategy Development & Activation

• Lead the development of a cohesive, long-term sustainability framework that supports the Campus Vision Plan and aligns with Roche's broader environmental goals. This includes building upon existing site strategies, coordinating with global Roche frameworks, and delivering an end-to-end plan that begins with building demolition and extends through design, construction, and operations.
• Activate and embed the strategy across infrastructure planning, architectural design, capital delivery, and site operations.
• Work closely with subject matter experts in engineering, operations, and sustainability to align roadmaps and integrate sustainability into large-scale design and delivery.
• Leverage the CVP sustainability framework to position Roche and Genentech as industry leaders in sustainability and redefine sustainable development in the life sciences sector.

Infrastructure Integration & Technical Leadership

• Translate strategic sustainability goals into actionable infrastructure and engineering criteria for major capital projects.
• Guide the application of sustainability principles across the project lifecycle-from early planning through procurement, construction, and handover.
• Collaborate on sustainability inputs for initiatives such as campus-wide recycled water systems, sustainable mobility, and future-ready infrastructure.
• Provide subject matter expertise in utilities master planning, including thermal energy storage, heat recovery, geothermal, and sustainable water systems.
• Apply systems thinking to pilot innovative solutions, scale successful approaches, and drive market transformation.
• Demonstrate expertise in heat pump technologies, low-impact refrigerants, and decarbonization strategies tailored to lab-intensive, large-scale campuses.
• Stay current on emerging technologies (e.g., AI, IoT, demand management) and assess their potential to enhance energy efficiency, performance, and reduce operating costs.
• Partner with Site Operations and Automation to apply digital twins and smart building systems to optimize infrastructure performance.
• Apply deep knowledge of distributed energy systems-including solar, battery storage, and campus-scale microgrids-to enhance resilience and enable carbon-free emergency generation.
• Navigate ambiguity and lead through complexity to deliver long-term, high-impact sustainability outcomes across integrated infrastructure systems.

Policy & Partnerships

• Represent Genentech Site Services in sustainability discussions with contractors, consultants, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Cultivate partnerships with utilities, local government, and industry groups to support shared goals and advocate for enabling policies.
• Collaborate with Legal, Regulatory, and Government Affairs to align internal strategies with external regulations, incentive programs, and policy development efforts.
• Build strong relationships across Site Operations, Design & Construction, SHE, Legal, and Finance to ensure alignment and integrated decision-making.

Qualifications

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, environmental science, or a related field; Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• 12+ years of experience delivering sustainability outcomes in design, construction, infrastructure planning, or operations-ideally within life sciences, healthcare, or tech.
• Experience influencing complex, multi-billion-dollar capital programs with long timelines and multiple stakeholders in complex, campus-like environments
• Proven ability to lead sustainability integration across the full capital project lifecycle.
• Experience representing organizations with regulators, public agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Familiarity with California building codes, local permitting, and sustainability standards

Certifications (Preferred)

• Licensed PE, LEED AP, WELL AP, CEM, PMP, LFA (Living Building Challenge), or equivalent.

Core Competencies

Technical Skills

• Expertise in building electrification, energy systems, and sustainable infrastructure; additional experience in embodied carbon and water-neutral design preferred.
• Strong grasp of regulatory frameworks (e.g., CALGreen, Title 22, Title 24, water reuse policies).
• Familiarity with integrating emerging technologies into infrastructure (e.g., AI-driven controls, smart meters, digital twins).

Leadership & Influence

• Excellent communicator able to distill complex concepts into business-relevant insights.
• Proven ability to influence without authority and manage diverse stakeholders across functions.
• Skilled at leading through ambiguity and aligning groups toward shared outcomes.
• Creative and pragmatic-able to balance innovation with implementation in large, regulated organizations.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $165,900.00 - $308,100.00 USD Annual. 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.

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