Global Corporate Architect - Life Sciences & Sustainability

Genentech, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Employee benefits

Job summary

Genentech, Inc. is seeking an Expert Corporate Architect to lead architectural excellence for its global facilities, focusing on the South San Francisco site.

You will steward major capital projects, align global identity with local context, and guide sustainability within Our Spaces guidelines. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of international experience in life sciences architecture, strong BIM/CAD skills, and the ability to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture.
• At least 10 years of international architectural leadership in life sciences.
• Strong BIM, CAD, and project software skills.
• Ability to communicate across cultures and travel internationally up to 10%.
• Experience overseeing major capital projects and interior fit-outs.

Responsibilities

• Champion architectural excellence across Roche global facilities.
• Oversee architectural scope from design through realization.
• Assess consultants and contractors; obtain endorsements.
• Support project managers with design timelines and resources.
• Provide direction on signage and corporate identity alignment.
• Drive sustainability through decarbonization and circularity.
• Translate business needs into project scopes aligned with strategy.
• Communicate value of corporate architecture across organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Travel flexibility

BIM

CAD

Project software

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture

Tools

BIM

CAD

Project software

Job description

Genentech, Inc. is seeking an Expert Corporate Architect to lead architectural excellence for its global facilities, focusing on the South San Francisco site.

You will steward major capital projects, align global identity with local context, and guide sustainability within Our Spaces guidelines. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of international experience in life sciences architecture, strong BIM/CAD skills, and the ability to travel up to 10%.