As the Manager, Quality (Chromatography), you will be accountable for a Quality Control group supporting Genentech’s Oceanside biochemical bulk manufacturing facility.

You will have the opportunity to develop and implement innovative standards, methods, and procedures that help us achieve our quality goals. You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of our Quality Control group, ensuring the laboratory upholds GMP compliance, produces meticulous documentation, and delivers accurate results. This is your chance to make a significant impact and drive excellence in everything we do!

The Opportunity

Plan, initiate, implement and oversee department activities with a focus upon ensuring attainment of department and corporate objectives within specified timelines.

Provide overall direction and performance management and career development for subordinate staff. Administer schedules and performance requirements for the department, including responsibility for results in terms of costs, methods and employees.

Review and approve recommendations and/or analytical QC data presented by subordinate(s) as appropriate. Investigate the feasibility of and develop new and creative ways to apply new technologies to achieve corporate objectives.

Participate with senior management in the decision making process for capital equipment expenditures and the acquisition of new technologies.

Investigate, develop and implement new and creative ways to accomplish department goals in the most cost effective and productive manner while maintaining high quality standards.

Act as project leader to coordinate activities between divisions and provide scientific leadership. Represent the department during FDA and/or Regulatory inspections.

Responsible for oversight of lab and analysis work. Responsible for collecting, entering data and generating reports from electronic systems.

Collaboration with other department managers to ensure proper prioritization and collaboration by having staff cross-trained to support flow to work when needed.

All employees with jobs that require access to the Warehouse must be able to pass the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Threat Assessment (STA). Promotes a safety culture that supports continuous improvement in the EHS management system through active communication and functional area participation in site safety teams ensuring the safe and efficient operation of assigned functional areas and activities.  Fosters a positive safety culture in which no one gets hurt.

Who you are

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology or other
relevant Life Science discipline.

10 years experience including 3 years in supervisory role 

Including 9 years experience in a pharmaceutical/biotechnology lab.

Supervisory and Management Skills: Experience supervising technical staff in a Quality Control and/or cGMP environment, with excellent project management, personnel management, and interpersonal skills.

Communication and Presentation Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to deliver professional presentations to external business interests.

Technical and Collaborative Abilities: Ability to work independently and as part of a team, familiarity with diverse scientific disciplines, proficiency in spreadsheets, word processing, database management, and willingness to work non-standard hours when required.

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $99,400-$184,600.  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, 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.