Launch Operations Leader — Remote & Cross-Functional

Genentech, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 142,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

Genentech, Inc. is seeking a Launch Operations Manager for our Los Angeles, CA location. This full-time role includes remote work options and requires leading integrated launch planning, readiness assessments, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure on-time, high-quality product launches.

The position emphasizes governance, risk management, and post-launch learning, with responsibility for building scalable playbooks and leading enterprise operations teams across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8–10 years of pharma/biotech, consulting, or commercial operations experience, including launches and program management.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional launches or large programs.
• Ability to influence senior leaders in a matrixed organization.
• Willingness to travel as required for internal/external meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated CE launch planning from early readiness through launch and post-launch stabilization.
• Establish launch governance, readiness reviews, and escalation pathways.
• Coordinate across CE, Regions, field partners, and enterprise functions for execution.
• Lead post-launch reviews to capture lessons and drive improvements.
• Develop and coach Enterprise Operations Leads assigned to launch work.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate-level degree (MBA or life sciences)

Job description

Genentech, Inc. is seeking a Launch Operations Manager for our Los Angeles, CA location. This full-time role includes remote work options and requires leading integrated launch planning, readiness assessments, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure on-time, high-quality product launches.

The position emphasizes governance, risk management, and post-launch learning, with responsibility for building scalable playbooks and leading enterprise operations teams across regions.