Senior Program Manager, gRED Portfolio Strategy Management

Genentech; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Genentech is seeking a Program Manager in California to drive drug development programs from Late Stage Research through Proof of Concept. You will define program strategy, guide multidisciplinary teams, and ensure timely decision points aligned with business goals.

Required: Bachelor's in Life Sciences with 5-8 years in biotech/pharma, plus direct project/program management experience and knowledge of drug development processes. Advanced degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences required; advanced degree desirable.
• 5-8 years of multi-disciplinary experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry or related setting.
• Direct project/program management experience preferred.
• Experience with drug development processes and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain integrated program schedules for accurate analyses and planning inputs.
• Oversee and prepare program team budgets including resources and costs.
• Communicate, document and archive program activities and decisions; primary contact for program information.
• Proactively identify and manage risks with scenario planning and mitigation plans.
• Facilitate program team meetings and cross-functional communications; align with stakeholders.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline team and business processes.
• Contribute to high-level sustainable team performance and best practices.

Skills

Program management

Budgeting

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Project management practices

Financial acumen

Portfolio management concepts

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Decision making

Feedback culture

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Advanced degree (desirable)

Tools

Project Management software

Job description

The Position

At Genentech, we focus on fostering belonging for our people, advancing inclusive research and health equity for all patients, and transforming society by investing in transformative partnerships that strengthen inclusion and belonging across healthcare, education and within all communities. Remaining one of the world's top biomedical research institutions requires us to innovate at all levels, utilizing unique perspectives and backgrounds, in order to improve the outcomes for our patients.

The Research and Early Development Program Management Group is responsible for driving drug development molecule, strategy, and partnering teams to advance science and medicine for the patients. The Program Manager role is responsible for managing drug development programs to successful and timely decision points from Late Stage Research through Proof of Concept. This role contributes to the definition of program strategy and guides the multidisciplinary core and sub teams to deliver on program objectives.

Opportunity:

As an integral member of our dynamic team, you will:

• Establish and maintain functionally integrated program schedules to enable accurate program, financial and portfolio analyses and ensure accurate inputs are provided into business planning processes. Ensure alignment with program sub-teams and functional partners
• Oversee and prepare program team budget including resources and costs, collaborating with Finance and other cross-functional departments
• Communicate, document and archive program team activities and decisions. Act as a primary contact for program team related information
• Proactively identify and manage risks with scenario planning and risk mitigation plans
• Facilitate program team meetings, cross-functional communication and decision making, ensuring alignment with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify, recommend and implement opportunities for streamlining team and business processes.
• Ensure the team achieves and maintains a high-level of sustainable performance by contributing to appropriate team management best practices.

Who Are You:

• Bachelor's degree in the Life Sciences or other relevant discipline. Advanced degree is desirable with 5-8 years of multi-disciplinary experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry. Relevant experience in a related industry or academic setting will also be considered
• Prior direct project/program management or similar experience
• Experience in drug development with knowledge of the overall drug development process. Relevant experience in a related scientific setting will also be considered
• Experience using Project Management software to manage complex program timelines and resources is a plus

Strong candidates will demonstrate the following skills:

• Strong proficiency with project/program management practices, tools and methodology
• Financial acumen with capability to plan and oversee program budgets and product valuations.
• Understanding of portfolio management concepts
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective important relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
• Good conflict management/resolution skills.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex information effectively. Ability to translate strategy into action.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• Proven track record of good decision making and exercising sound judgment.
• Embraces working in a culture where receiving and providing feedback is valued.
• Results and detail-oriented, self-motivated.

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $115,600.00 - 214,600.00 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.

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