Join Our Workplace Strategy Team!
At Genentech, our Workplace Strategy Team is at the forefront of transforming work environments. We are passionate about fostering innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our dynamic organization. Together, we develop forward-thinking solutions that not only enhance performance but also create vibrant workspaces where our teams thrive.

Position Summary
Shape the future of Genentech’s workplaces as a gRED Workplace Strategy Partner. Drive innovation, collaboration, and performance through strategic work environment solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Advisor: Serve as a strategic workplace advisor to the Genentech Research & Early Development (gRED) business unit, integrating workplace strategies, advanced work practices, and change management processes to support strategic goals.

Collaboration: Work closely with Space Planners and cross-functional teams—including People & Culture, Informatics, and Site Services—to develop and implement comprehensive, client-focused solutions.

Client Engagement: Engage directly with gRED leaders to understand business needs, facilitating and negotiating innovative workplace strategies. Offer short and long-term solutions that balance efficiency and effectiveness.

Change Management: Guide and support stakeholders in adopting new spaces, technologies, and behaviors to foster flexibility, collaboration, and enhanced performance. Use change management skills to ensure the successful integration and adoption of new work paradigms.

Space Planning: Assess, analyze, and address space needs, collaborating with relevant teams to develop occupancy plans aligned with Genentech's objectives. Ensure a seamless work experience across gRED’s scientific work environments.

Skills & Expertise

Scientific Environment: Experience working in a scientific environment or as a lab architect/planner is highly preferred, with an understanding of scientific workflows and team dynamics.

Communication: Exceptional articulation and interpersonal skills.

Leadership: High emotional intelligence and relationship-building across all levels.

Strategic Thinking: Forward-looking, problem-solving, and adept in agile decision-making.

Project Management: Demonstrated experience in leading large-scale change initiatives focused on strategic planning and execution.

Customer Focus: Highly collaborative approach, effectively working with peers and clients at various levels. Passionate about creating environments that optimize work performance.

Core Responsibilities

Client Partnership: Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders (Directors and VPs), aligning workplace solutions with business goals, and fostering strong relationships.

Workplace Strategy: Utilize Genentech’s Workplace Strategy Framework to research, prototype, and evolve work environments supporting business transformations.

Change Initiatives: Drive and manage change initiatives, ensuring successful and sustainable transitions to new ways of working.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Design, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience: 12+ years in workplace strategy, workplace design, lab planning, corporate real estate, or a scientific field.

Skills: Proficiency with Google Suite and project management. Familiarity with change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci ADKAR) and an understanding of workplace design principles, space planning, and neuroaesthetic practices is desired.

Onsite Presence: Minimum of three days per week. This role is not eligible for relocation.

Help us drive innovation by creating vibrant, dynamic work environments that support our teams to thrive!

The expected salary range for this position, based on the primary location of California, is $109,800 - $203,800 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

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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