PTD Global Operational Excellence Partner

Roche; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Genentech, a Roche subsidiary in South San Francisco, seeks an Operational Excellence Partner in PTD to connect Development, Clinical Manufacturing & Quality, Supply, Planning, and Distribution across the E2E flow. You bring clarity to complexity, raise performance visibility, and lead with Lean and digital tools.

Responsibilities include accelerating delivery, championing Lean Production System standards, driving cross-functional performance, and advancing strategic digital initiatives while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or related field with 8+ years of experience in operational excellence, supply chain, project management, operations, process development, and/or manufacturing.
• Strong track record in Operational Excellence / Lean / Transformation in complex environments.
• Proven ability to drive cross-functional performance improvements and deliver direct impact.

Responsibilities

• Accelerates Delivery: Drives measurable improvements in lead times, pipeline speed, and delivery reliability.
• Champions Lean Leadership: Serves as a principal leader for Lean Production System (LPS) standards, coaching others and guiding leaders in Lean behaviors.
• Drives End-to-End Performance: Leads continuous improvement across global functions and regions using holistic value stream thinking.
• Advances Digital Transformation: Contributes to strategic digital initiatives and integrates improvement strategies with modern digital tools.
• Identifies Strategic Gaps: Conducts analyses to pinpoint improvement opportunities and scale solutions.
• Ensures Sustainable Change: Utilizes structured change management to ensure adoption and long-term sustainability of improvements.
• Enhances Streamlined Execution: Enables faster execution through structured prioritization, focus, and transparency across complex value streams.
• Builds Organizational Alignment: Connects and aligns teams across functions, regions, and leadership layers around shared priorities.
• Influences Without Authority/ Thought Partnership: Guides and influences senior stakeholders without relying on formal authority.
• Ensures Lean Consistency: Guarantees the consistent application, mentoring, and continuous enhancement of core Lean methodologies.

Skills

Operational Excellence

Lean leadership

Transformation

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Engineering/Science

Job description

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Genentech, a member of the Roche Group!

Pharma Technical Development (PTD) is a vital part of Roche’s mission to develop innovative and breakthrough medicines by using leading technical expertise to meet product requirements across early, late, and commercial phases. The global network for clinical biologics manufacturing provides innovative drugs for clinical trials, drives the development of future manufacturing technologies, and delivers valuable insights for process design.

The Opportunity

Operational Excellence Partner in PTD is a strategic performance enabler who connects Development, Clinical Manufacturing & Quality, Supply, Planning, and Distribution across the E2E flow. You bring clarity to complexity, make performance visible, and move the organization through strong leadership, data, and pragmatic execution.

Responsibilities:

• Accelerates Delivery: Drives measurable improvements in lead times, pipeline speed, and delivery reliability.

• Champions Lean Leadership: Serves as a principal leader for Lean Production System (LPS) standards, coaching others and guiding leaders in Lean behaviors.

• Drives End-to-End Performance: Leads continuous improvement across global functions and regions using holistic value stream thinking.

• Advances Digital Transformation: Contributes to strategic digital initiatives and integrates improvement strategies with modern digital tools.

• Identifies Strategic Gaps: Conducts comprehensive analyses to pinpoint improvement opportunities and scale solutions across the organization.

• Ensures Sustainable Change: Utilizes structured change management to ensure organizational adoption and long-term sustainability of improvements.

• Enhances Streamlined Execution: Enables faster execution through structured prioritization, focus, and transparency across complex value streams.

• Builds Organizational Alignment: Connects and aligns teams across various functions, regions, and leadership layers around shared priorities.

• Influences Without Authority/ Thought Partnership: Effectively guides and influences senior stakeholders without relying on formal authority.

• Ensures Lean Consistency: Guarantees the consistent application, mentoring, and continuous enhancement of core Lean methodologies.

Who you are

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or related field and 8+ years of experience in operational excellence, supply chain, project management, operations, process development, and/or manufacturing experience.

• Strong track record in Operational Excellence / Lean / Transformation in complex environments

• Proven ability to drive cross-functional performance improvements and deliver direct impact

Preferred:

• Experience in strategic consulting and/or leading transformation initiatives

• Background in business functions such as R&D, Product Development, Chemical Development, or Operations (Supply/Manufacturing)

• Experience with digital/AI-enabled initiatives and scaling solutions

• Strong leadership, coaching, and influencing skills in matrix organizations

• Analytical, structured, and execution-focused mindset

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, CA is $136,100 - $252,700. 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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