The Position

Roche - we advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love

Our Pharma Global Product Strategy (GPS) team plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare by driving the strategic direction of our innovative product portfolio. As a member of the GPS team, you will be at the forefront of transforming groundbreaking scientific discoveries into accessible and impactful healthcare solutions for patients worldwide. We are seeking a dynamic and visionary professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about making a difference.

The Disease Area Leader - Oncology role is critical to deliver on our Pharma Ambition.  As the therapeutic area Late-Stage conduit into our early development teams, the Disease Area Leader plays a unique role in providing strategic insights and commercialization perspective to shape and steward our portfolio and create clarity on path to value, in particular through contribution to Asset and Disease Area Strategies and Business Development assessments.  

Key Responsibilities

Asset Team member for Research and Early Development (REDs): Partner with R&Ds units and cross-functionally to ensure organizational alignment around understanding of future disease area context and ensure pipeline Asset strategies and Disease Strategies reflect value to patients, society and Roche.  This includes providing global strategic guidance and business inputs into the development of Target Product Profiles, Clinical Development Plans with strong emphasis on value demonstration for pipeline molecules (until PivGo or LCL assigned)

Disease Area Strategy: lead a cross-functional end-to-end team in the development and maintenance of disease area strategies that reflects near and long term pipeline portfolio evolution to deliver value to patients, society and Roche.

Partnering GPS TA SPOC: Represent GPS in assessment of external landscape and partnering opportunities in the context of Disease Area Strategies and provide specific asset and platform/technology business input, path to value assessments and strategic guidance to support due diligence.  

Cross-Functional Team Leadership: In partnership with CLT, lead the integrated development and commercialization planning (IDCP) process to bring affiliate inputs into asset and disease area strategies and decision making. 

Who You Are

10+ years of scientific and commercial understanding of Oncology Therapeutic area (in particular in the Prioritized Disease area). with an established network of external stakeholders is preferred. Development, Portfolio, Partnering, Commercialization, Consulting and/or Medical Affairs team experience preferred. MBA, MD, PhD or other relevant Graduate or Postgraduate Degree is preferred.

Outstanding VACC (Visionary, Architect, Catalyst and Coach) leadership skills: proven track record in building teams and ability to influence in a collaborative way within a cross functional environment

Exceptional strategic orientation and agility: outstanding ability to develop long term vision and deep understanding  of the global pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry to create robust and innovative business strategies

Proven abilities to lead, collaborate and deliver in a complex and  matrix environment, across multiple priorities and stakeholders

Extensive experience in development and implementation of commercialization strategies, deep understanding of global health systems and access/reimbursement challenges, and product life-cycle planning and management

Fluent written and verbal English 

Join us in our mission to advance science and deliver hope to those who need it most.

The role requires an on-site presence at our South San Francisco, CA Genentech Campus. Relocation assistance within the US is available for this position.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, CA is $199,600 - $370,800.  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

Who we are

A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 40 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. Genentech has multiple therapies on the market for cancer & other serious illnesses. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech where we believe that our employees are our most important asset & are dedicated to remaining a great place to work.

Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We believe that by championing diversity of background, thought and experience, we can foster a sense of belonging and provide an environment where every employee feels valued, included, and able to contribute their best for the patients we serve. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing and advancing our people to their full potential by rewarding bold ways of thinking and integrating inclusive behaviors into every aspect of our work.

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer,  and we embrace the increasingly diverse world around us.  Genentech prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status and veteran status. For more information about equal employment opportunity, visit our Genentech Careers Homepage. 

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