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Strategic Programs Leader (PMO)

Genentech
remote work
United States, California, South San Francisco
Oct 07, 2025
The Position

The purpose of the PTN (Pharma Technical Drug Substance Manufacturing Network) Strategy and Performance Team is to guide PTN manufacturing group priorities, advance value delivery through solutions and project management excellence, govern compliance and drive performance to deliver improvement and strengthen the impact of PTN manufacturing group on the wider Roche organization.

The Opportunity:

In this exciting role, you will provide leadership and drive complex programs that deliver high impact benefits for Roche and result in a step change in how we increase throughput, deliver pipeline launches, drive compliance, improve product quality and partner with the business or collaborate with other PT functions. You will operate in a dynamic global environment, leading the Strategic Programs Execution by providingvision,leadership,capability development,prioritizationof the initiative pipeline and ensuringsuccessful program delivery.

  • You will lead program management for a portfolio of products generating over $50 billion in annual sales, impact delivery of a network budget of over $2 billion, and manage and execute a CapEx budget of over $400 billion.

  • You will drive and deliver large scale strategic programs by ensuring strong governance, prioritization, and clear trade-off decisions.

  • You will lead the Program Management office (PMO) for PTN DS manufacturing network. This will include all enterprise transformation and change management programs / and their translation for PTN DS manufacturing network.

  • You will coach and guide a matrix team of Programs Managers across sites ensuring the best allocation of your people to ensure flexibility, talent development, and excellence in execution, outcomes delivery, and performance.

  • You will utilize in-depth knowledge and expertise in productivity, optimization and change programs to provide thought leadership, advice, and know-how on relevant capability topics, strategies, and best practices.

  • You will define and shape the vision and priorities of the PTN Strategic Programs Execution team, focusing on delivery of transformative initiatives such as High impact enterprise initiatives (ERP), technology solutions (MES), key Capex initiatives, larger Tech Transfers and Compliance programs.

  • You will drive the delivery and continuous improvement of productivity , operating model and change programs while coaching matrix team members by exemplifying agile behaviors.

  • You will serve as a catalyst, guiding the alignment and co-creation of improvements to strategic programs while developing a well-prioritised portfolio of initiatives.

  • You will act as a role model, demonstrating curiosity, passion, an entrepreneurial spirit, enterprise thinking, inclusive collaboration, and desire for continuous learning.

Who you are:

  • You hold a Bachelor's degree (preferably inbusiness or life sciences) with extensive 15 years (min) program leadership and/or management experience, ideally within a matrix organisation.

  • You have in-depth expertise in leadership, transformation, program management and delivery capabilities at a senior enterprise level.

  • You have proven success in building, cultivating, and managing large, global, and senior teams. You also have a strong understanding of the end-to-end manufacturing value chain.

  • You have a deep knowledge and experience in delivering organisational-level change, such as major procurement change programs across various categories or significant changes to processes and technology.

  • You have a resourceful and action-oriented mindset, able to make decisions and influence others, prioritising the repurposing of existing ideas over starting from scratch. You're also open-minded and willing to experiment with new ideas, focusing on continuous learning and improvement.

  • You have excellent leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and influencing skills. You're an enterprise thinker who proactively collaborates with colleagues to create solutions for customers.

  • You are able to solve complex problems by gleaning meaning from available data; using personal judgment and multiple problem-solving tools to come to the best conclusion in ambiguous situations.

  • You are an exceptional leader of people who sets guiding goals, measures accomplishments, holds people accountable, gives candid feedback, and inspires teams to perform at a higher level and embrace change.

  • You have a strong ability for strategic analysis and translating opportunities into concrete execution plans. Able to orchestrate multiple complex activities at once in a highly structured way.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location for this position of South San Francisco, CA is $187,000 - $349,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, level, 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.

Link to Roche/Genentech Benefits

Please note this position is eligible for relocation benefits or a remote work arrangement with travel to Roche/Genentech manufacturing sites as needed

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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