Real Estate Specialist

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Genentech is seeking a Real Estate Specialist to drive end-to-end deal lifecycle management within our California portfolio, partnering with RES and cross-functional teams to advance patient-focused objectives.

You will coordinate acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing processes, ensure lease governance, and maintain accurate data across the portfolio while optimizing workflows and supporting site operations.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of professional experience in corporate real estate, commercial finance, or legal operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proven track record of managing processes and building strong, trusting relationships across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in end‑to‑end execution of acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing by facilitating due diligence and closing documentation.
• Align internal teams and external partners to meet transaction timelines and milestones.
• Maintain portfolio records and trackers for visibility into key dates (renewals, expirations, data entry, admin ops).
• Monitor lease documentation for ongoing compliance with disclosures, insurance, move-out conditions, and governance.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office/Google Workspace

Real estate management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate

Business Administration

Tools

Lease Harbor

MyBuy

Job description

As a Real Estate Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in driving the smooth operational execution of our real estate portfolio while advancing our mission to make a meaningful impact along the patient journey. Positioned at the intersection of transaction support and strategic operations, you will manage end-to-end deal lifecycles, maintain critical compliance standards, and keep complex cross‑functional initiatives on track. Working closely with the Real Estate Strategy (RES) team, internal leaders, and external partners, you will bring exceptional organizational precision, emotional intelligence, and proactive problem‑solving to a dynamic, collaborative environment where every milestone directly fuels our broader strategic goals.

The Opportunity Transaction Lifecycle Execution

Assist in the end‑to‑end execution of acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing by facilitating due diligence, supporting closing documentation, and contributing to detailed lease reviews.

Cross‑Functional Project Coordination

Align internal teams (Legal, Finance, Site Operations, Design & Construction) and external partners (brokers, landlords, tenants) to ensure key transaction timelines and milestones are met efficiently.

Portfolio & Data Management

Maintain comprehensive portfolio records and trackers to ensure full visibility into key dates, including renewals, expirations, data entry, and day‑to‑day administrative operations.

Lease Compliance & Governance

Monitor critical lease documentation to ensure ongoing compliance with property disclosures, insurance requirements, move‑out conditions, and governance standards.

Financial Workflow Processing

Review and approve purchase orders and compile key reports and financial files to process rent and property‑related payments.

Property & Facilities Alignment

Support internal coordination for various property management workflows, project agreements, and site operations needs.

Process Optimization

Identify operational friction points within matrixed team structures to continuously improve administrative, transaction, and tracking workflows.

Who You Are

• Experience: 5–8 years of professional experience in corporate real estate, commercial finance, or legal operations.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Proven track record of managing processes and building strong, trusting relationships across cross‑functional teams within a highly matrixed organization.
• Project Management & Technical Skills: Demonstrated project management expertise with high organizational precision, proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace, and familiarity with real estate management software (e.g., Lease Harbor, MyBuy).

Work Arrangement: Ability to work onsite a minimum of three days per week. This position is not eligible for relocation.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $84,600 - $157,200 USD Annual. 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.

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.