R&D Strategy & Digital Solutions Lead

Genentech; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Genentech in South San Francisco, CA, seeks an R&D Business Insight and Digital Solution Lead to guide cross-functional teams at the intersection of life sciences, enterprise IT, and advanced analytics. You will shape roadmaps, influence strategy, and mentor colleagues to foster a safe, innovative team environment.

You will translate complex business needs into product strategy and scalable AI-enabled capabilities, balancing strategic design with hands-on delivery to achieve business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of direct related experience, including 3+ years in life sciences/pharma or the assigned business function being supported.
• Proven track record of leading extremely complex projects with enterprise-wide implications.
• Executive stakeholder management and strategic communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in a matrix organization to deliver high-impact, complex products.
• Drive end-to-end digital execution from concept to operationalization.
• Anticipate evolving scientific needs and evaluate AI/ML capabilities for scalability.
• Decide on important topics and drive business outcomes with stakeholders.
• Communicate recommendations and trade-offs to senior leaders with clarity.
• Coach and mentor colleagues to build a safe, collaborative environment.
• Navigate ambiguous situations and pivot to move programs forward.

Skills

Consulting expertise

Business process knowledge

Agile scaling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, IT or Business

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Genentech in South San Francisco, CA, seeks an R&D Business Insight and Digital Solution Lead to guide cross-functional teams at the intersection of life sciences, enterprise IT, and advanced analytics. You will shape roadmaps, influence strategy, and mentor colleagues to foster a safe, innovative team environment.

You will translate complex business needs into product strategy and scalable AI-enabled capabilities, balancing strategic design with hands-on delivery to achieve business outcomes.