PTD Global Operational Excellence Partner

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Genentech benefits

Job summary

Genentech seeks an Operational Excellence Partner in PTD to connect Development, Clinical Manufacturing, Quality, Supply, Planning and Distribution. You will drive Lean initiatives, streamline value streams, and mentor leaders across regions, delivering measurable improvements in delivery and performance.

The role requires 8+ years in operational excellence, strong leadership in matrix organizations, and experience with digital/AI-enabled transformations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in operational excellence or related fields.
• Proven track record in Lean / transformation within complex environments.
• Experience driving cross-functional performance improvements and delivering impact.

Responsibilities

• Accelerates Delivery: improves lead times, pipeline speed, reliability.
• Champions Lean Leadership: leads Lean Production System standards across the org.
• Drives End-to-End Performance: guides continuous improvement across global functions.
• Advances Digital Transformation: contributes to digital initiatives and tools.
• Identifies Strategic Gaps: analyzes opportunities and scales solutions.
• Ensures Sustainable Change: uses structured change management for adoption.
• Enhances Streamlined Execution: enables faster execution with prioritization.
• Builds Organizational Alignment: aligns teams around shared priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Lean / continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or related field

Tools

Digital tools

AI-enabled initiatives

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

• 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.

Salary & Benefits

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. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.

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. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.

Who We Are

Genentech, a member of the Roche group and founder of the biotechnology industry, is dedicated to pursuing groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases. To solve the world's most complex health challenges, we ask bigger questions that challenge our industry and the boundaries of science to transform society. Our transformational discoveries include the first targeted antibody for cancer and the first medicine for primary progressive multiple sclerosis. The next step is yours.