The Demand Planner/Scheduler is the key interface between PTD Stakeholders and Operations and Engineering to build alignment of plant demand & strategy with the production capabilities and supply plans. This person collaborates cross functionally to drive predictable demand for drug substance and drug product to ensure clear requirements for supply planning.

Our goal is to provide unsurpassed customer service within our organization and partners.  As a member of the Supply Chain Management team, Support Services Process Technical Development, you will be responsible for the following tasks:
• Develop, manage, communicate, and plan effectively to ensure alignment with, and clear understanding of strategic and operational goals of our customers.
• Ensure alignment between mid-term and long term plans
• Drive, monitor and ensure achievement of plant key performance metrics
• Review plant performance and agree upon planning parameters for the upcoming cycle
• Participate in projects that are aligned with our business strategy and technology roadmaps
• Provide input into strategic functions for sourcing and/ or investment decisions
• Act as a Single Point of Contact for our customers for relevant Demand Planning topics (Targets / Key Performance Indicators / Service Level Agreements)
• Collaborate on product forecasting process management, identification and management of strategies to manage demand variability and forecast accuracy
• Continuously analyze the forecast, review, check for imbalances and monitor alerts
• Help articulate and communicate demand uncertainties and risks and develop options for optimizing Inventory, replenishment and demand plans to supply planning
• Responsible for defining the suitable planning constraints jointly with team and is accountable that the agreed constraints are implemented
• Responsible to monitor plan stability and drive continuous improvement to targets
• Responsible for managing key parameters / key performance indicators / targets, used in all areas of operations
• Responsible to present on status and issues of plant metrics and escalating risks to management according to defined thresholds

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As a product manager, you will be responsible for supporting the preparation, assembly, and review of both product and facility-related Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) regulatory submissions.

The successful candidate must have broad regulatory and technical knowledge applied to develop, execute and provide oversight in the execution of complex regulatory initiatives and strategies.

The successful applicant will be required to apply practical scientific understanding of drug substance manufacturing facilities and knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing to facilitate the preparation and review of regulatory submissions and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines. The individual will lead and/or participate in cross-functional project teams and work effectively with multiple disciplines and personalities.  The candidate will support ex-US filings, as appropriate and as requested by corporate partners.  Additional responsibilities may include leading or participating in departmental operational excellence and business process initiatives.

Self-supervisory with senior management guidance on strategy. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.

The Regulatory Manager must maintain a high level of professionalism, efficiency, and commitment. The successful candidate will demonstrate effective problem solving, strong understanding of regulatory affairs, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Must have a proven ability to communicate effectively in both a written and verbal format. Ability to work both independently or collaboratively in a team structure. The incumbent will be interacting with FDA to facilitate timely review and approval of submissions.

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QC Associate I (N5):

This is an 18 Month Term position on the weekend shift.

Main Purpose of the Position:     Perform analytical, biochemical, and/or biological testing; data review; and/or related activities that support QC operations. 

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform a broad variety of basic and moderately complex tests with documentation according to GMP Review data and assess against established acceptance criteria and peer generated data for basic methods.
• Prepare data tables and graphs
• Identify discrepancies andparticipate in quality investigations as needed.
• Receive and provide basic training
• Participate in assay transfer and assay validation.
• Perform testing for equipment qualification / maintenance
• Prepare and maintain standards, controls, stocks, and cultures per established procedures.
• Support the maintenance and compliance of operational areas.
• Assure and apply GMP throughout operations.
• Coordinate with customers to support operational activities.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Work to meet schedules.
• Identify and support resolution of technical problems.
• Actively participate in group and project teamwork; project and process improvements
• Drafts protocols and reports.
• Meets scheduled performance of 95% on time.
• Perform other duties as requested by managers to support Quality activities.
• Works under general supervision.
• Manager provides work priorities, timelines and resources
• Instructions given on new lines of work or special assignments.
• Progress on work assignments is generally reviewed on a regular basis.

 

Capabilities Identified for Success:

• Accountability
• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Organization and Prioritization
• Policies, Process, Procedures
• Teamwork

 

SHE requirements

Position may involve use of reagents and other chemical compounds, including but not limited to acetonitrile, chlorine, acids and bases, biologic toxins, microorganisms and potent compounds…

 

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The Informaticsteam is looking for a highly skilled Operations Lead, who will support the systemsthat enable the Sales & Marketing business teams.  In this role you will work closely with thebusiness leads, end user community, development teams, vendors and serviceproviders to provide the overall IT service. As service lead, the individual may also play other roles as requiredlike project manager and business analyst to ensure optimal service delivery.  This candidate will be proactive, outgoing and detail-orientedwith excellent problem solving and written/verbal communication skills.  The Operations Lead will have excellentcustomer relationship management skills with a service minded attitude and abilityto translate informatics terminology into business relevant language

 

Further responsibilities are:

• Supports day-to-day operations and / or implementation of projects within area of technical expertise, contributes to and executes implementation plans
• Manages incident and problem management processes as well as release and configuration management.  This includes continuous improvement for the management of the services.
• Acts as the initial point of escalation for incident, problem and change management for the business leads
• Administers change control procedure and processes. This includes the management of the change control board and oversight of approved changes
• Is well versed in vendor management and can look for new opportunities to optimize our vendor contracts and relationships
• Applies complex procedures and defined standards to meet business, customer and technical requirements and leads others in resolution of complex problems
• Leads specialist resources on technical issues within the domain and provides detailed analysis of the operations and opportunities for improvement
• Develops business/technical critical know-how within area of expertise.  Assists in the development of others know-how by passing on knowledge of tools and techniques
• Accountable for rollout of new services and enhancements to existing services
• Familiar with Statement of Work (SOW) and procurement processes
• Tracks problems/issues to resolution with the appropriate level of follow-up with the user community
• Participate in project teams to help identify solutions and requirements for new functionalities and performing impact analysis
• Builds and maintains good working relationships with the business leads and the user base, monitors services and provides regular service reports to Informatics and business leads

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All candidates are encouraged to apply, however a preferred candidate has been identified.

The ideal candidate must have demonstrated the ability to handle confidential, complex and sensitive information, and the ability to establish administrative processes and procedures to assist the group with projects and tasks.  Candidate will provide accurate and effective administrative support for Managers within the group and coordinate administrative duties with other Administrative Professionals to provide seamless support for the group.

*Manage multiple schedules with heavy calendaring of complete meetings.  Arrange, coordinate and support meetings, events and activities both on and off-site.

*Identify and anticipate needs of the group and plan work activities accordingly.  Look for areas of activity overlap with co-workers and leverage resources to maximize time, resources and dissemination of information.

*Generate, disseminate and maintain documents and information.  Develop, implement and evaluate department work processes and procedures.  Manage deadlines related to business planning as well as special projects.

*Collaborate with Admin team to support complex projects and deadlines.

*Understand and troubleshoot from a broader perspective and anticipate the impact of office admin problems and solutions on the other areas.

* Understanding and experience with approval processes for vendor contracts, ideally within GNE, is highly desirable. A large fraction of the workload for this position will be administering contracts for HEOR research partners.

General office responsibilities include but not limited to:

 *Schedule and coordinate staff onsite/offsite meetings, assist with special projects, schedule travel for staff, process payment and expense reports, plan, schedule and coordinate WebEx’s and teleconferences, maintain files, order department office supplies, order catering and other supplies for a variety of meetings and events, fully utilize MAC and software applications.  Exercise independent judgment and discretion of sensitive/confidential information.

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Lead the development of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes or technologies on bench & pilot scale and implementation on a manufacturing scale.  Collaborate across multiple functional areas such as formulation development, manufacturing and validation.  Utilize advanced engineering principles, concepts and techniques to solve technical problems in the following areas of focus:  storage / handling of protein bulks, freezing, thawing, mixing, sterile filtration, filling, pre- filled syringes, microencapsulation, lyophilization, vial inspection and vaporized hydrogen peroxide. Support or lead technical projects and on-going manufacturing operations including technical transfers between sites and performing trouble shooting activities. Managerial responsibilities commensurate with experience....

This position may be filled at the Sr. Business Systems Analyst or Principal Business Systems Analyst level.
 
The Sr./Principal Business Systems Analyst position is dedicated to business process analyses, design and optimization to enable the routine delivery of exceptional performance. This position sits within the MCCO Data Governance and Management (DG&M) department, which is charged with assisting the Strategic Pricing & Contract Management (SPCM) organization to achieve its goals and objectives.
 
This individual will be responsible for leading cross-functional process improvement projects, representing the department as the change agent, partnering with customers, leading internal efforts within the team, communicating and coordinating with key stakeholders, resolving conflicts within the team, and delivering real value-add sustainable cross-functional solutions. This individual will mentor project team members and staff in industry best practices, process improvement methodologies, and will be accountable for following/improving upon the methodology in alignment with Genentech values and behaviors.
 
This position will lead cross-functional project teams to:

•  Implement practical and sustainable business processes
•  Maintain department scorecards
•  Update and prioritize multiple project portfolios
•  Deliver project goals on budget and on schedule
•  Analyze business, process and systems performance, and identify improvement opportunities
•  Identify opportunities for team members to develop, evaluate and manage business case and cost/benefit analyses
•  Make recommendations to Senior Management based on business case and analyses
•  Lead decision making support and make recommendations regarding best options
•  Communicate proactively with stakeholders and senior management regarding progress, issues and plans for resolution
•  Develop and use project plans to coordinate participants and track and report progress
•  Leverage industry research and analysis
•  Serve as advocate, mentor & role model for integrating best practices into the organization
•  Ensure improvement methodology and tools are utilized effectively to maximize benefits
•  Operate with a high degree of autonomy and professionalism; successfully prioritize workload in accordance with business goals

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• Partner with Device Team Leader to define and execute Device strategy in alignment with Technical Development (TDT) & Lifecycle Team (LCT)  strategies.  Develop realistic project plan/schedule and track Team’s progress in meeting milestones and deliverables.  Facilitate Device team meetings in partnership with Device Team Leader to drive sharing of information, decision-making, issues resolution , risk mitigation and team member engagement
• Ensure Device Team plan is integrated with Technical Development Team plan and aligns with overall LCT strategy
• Define and oversee the Device Team project milestones and key deliverables:
• Analyze & understand the critical path activities ensuring Team members are aware of interdependencies
• Drive flow of information across Team members and relevant key stakeholders to facilitate awareness of Team’s efforts and efficient decision-making
• Escalate unexpected events impacting project schedule, budget & resources to management
• Provide regular project updates to management on project status including risk mitigation plan.
• Monitor resource and project variable costs needed to execute Device Plan and work closely with TDT PM to ensure budget is integrated with TDT plan in PlanSource
• Support relevant design control activities outlined in standard and assist with drafting, compilation and tracking of Design Control Documentation as required.
• Support efforts business process improvement efforts including but not limited to updating business process content, implementing tools & best practices and driving awareness across Teams. 
• Maintain knowledge of system performance at sites and business units, through familiarity with local SOPs, frequent interactions with local system owners, and established performance metrics.
• Be accountable for behaviors described in Genentech’s Core, Common and Critical Competencies.

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This position involves research, development and commercialization of technology for sustained delivery of therapeutic proteins.  The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team evaluating strategies for improved treatment options for ocular disease.  Responsibilities will include the design and execution of in vitro release experiments, evaluation of drug compatibility with formulation and device components, and research on mechanisms of drug release.  Effective utilization of technical staff to support these functions is required.  Projects may also include molecule engineering to enhance delivery effectiveness. Oral presentations to review bodies, preparation of written technical reports, and submission of external publications and patent applications when appropriate, are expected....

Location:  San Francisco

The Procurement Manager is a vital role within the Pharma Procurement organization charged with building and maintaining a strong partnership with internal stakeholders. It is a leadership role in the development and execution of procurement strategies to maximize the value of the services procured for the US organization. This role is also responsible for Supplier Relationship Management, Process management and Customer relationship management.   This role is responsible for developing and demonstrating in-depth knowledge of markets, suppliers, products and their cost drivers within this category.  In addition, this role will be responsible for supplier relationship management and will lead cross-functional teams through strategic category sourcing to deliver breakthrough business benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute and implement professional services sourcing strategies for various Commercial groups. This position will require in-depth industry expertise in one or more of the following categories of spend: consulting firms, market research companies, training and meeting logistics vendors. 

• Demonstrate consultative behaviors with stakeholders so that this is the Procurement SPOC for the stakeholder

• Collaborate with stakeholders and key business units/partners to understand current procurement practices and use change management techniques to bring best procurement practices to the commercial groups  

• Provides end-to-end strategic solutions, from idea generation to presentation to senior business management and initiative execution

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure best service and commercial terms,  continuous improvement, innovation and optimal value are delivered to our commercial groups

• Achieve Annual Value Improvements through: 

o Tracking, monitoring and measuring key performance indicators for Supplier Relationship Management Programs

o Identifying opportunities that focus on cost reductions, efficiencies/quality improvements, risk mitigation, industry and supply trends and shifts in technology

o Driving best practices and reductions in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

• Enhance and improve the tools and processes by capturing, sharing and evaluating best practices and lessons learned with Process Leadership

• Facilitate issues resolution when necessary

• Focus on the needs of the US organization while supporting the growth, demands and unique needs for our global organization

• Must be able to succeed in a non-mandated procurement environment 

• Must be able to lead in a cross-functional “matrixed” environment and proactively support internal customer requests

• Act as an ambassador for Commercial Procurement by demonstrating a collaborative and professional style

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Associate Calculations Manager

Associate Calculations Managers support the calculation of complex government pricing calculations to determine government pricing in accordance with strict accuracy targets, timelines, laws, regulations and Government Pricing & Reporting’s (GP) methodology. Associate Calculations Managers also support the peer review process and are responsible for supporting government contracting.

• Acts as a subject matter expert on government contracting, pricing, pricing calculations and reporting
• Participates in the development, education, communication, implementation and ongoing maintenance of Government Calculations Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), systems, processes, data, reporting templates and the like. Supports development and maintenance of effective GP systems; including suggesting business requirements, potential enhancements and, when applicable, supporting testing processes for new or updated systems
• Creates and implements standard reports
• Supports development and implementation of Government Calculations-specific training; including conducting training for other staff members
• Responsible for ongoing and consistent adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, corporate and business unit standards  Develops and cultivates professional relationships internally and externally
•  Ensures proactive and regular communication with internal and external partners/stakeholders
• Administers federal government contracting; including IFF, VMI and FSS
• Performs assigned government calculations to ensure timely and accurate completion; including monthly and quarterly AMP, BP, ASP, NFAMP/FCP, PHS and state reporting
• As assigned, supports BP restatement processes
• Validates accuracy of calculations for appropriate government pricing
• Enters relevant data and information into respective departmental/company systems and databases
• Ensures pricing calculations are routed through to appropriate stakeholders and partners for further review, approval and processing  
• Collaborates with Finance and others to reconcile monthly direct sales following prescribed guidelines and timelines; ensuring that any data integrity issues are resolved prior to beginning government pricing calculations
• Prepares and delivers monthly/quarterly data submissions to various internal and external parties, such as government agencies, to meet all compliance and reporting requirements
• Prepares, obtains approval for and ultimately publishes various departmental scorecard reports, customer business review reports, various compliance and other ad hoc reports
• Responds to questions/inquiries regarding assigned government programs and payers
• Reviews the work of less experienced staff members and coaches them on how to administer government contracts, perform and validate government calculations; including explaining SOPs and other requirements
• Supports internal and external audits
• May train and educate others outside of the department in departmental systems, processes, data, reports and the like
• Complies with all laws, regulations and policies that govern the conduct of GNE activities

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As a key member on project teams the Global Project Manager II (GPM II), Product Development-Project Excellence (PDP) is expected to actively contribute and challenge the definition and development of project strategy, and then help teams to effectively and efficiently deliver on the strategic objectives agreed with the relevant governance body. The GPM II partners with the team leader to anticipate, identify, manage and communicate project risks. GPMs achieve this by delivering high quality project management support and other high value services:

• Applies project management expertise
• Takes accountability for all project management aspects and works
  effectively and closely with the project leader / team leader (PL/TL)
• Enables generation of innovative, exploratory and/or confirmatory options through project management expertise
• Ensures consistency of project planning from exploratory through to confirmatory development and health authority submission
• Contributes to the functional excellence development of project management
• Provides project management expertise to Due Diligence

The Global Project Manager II is accountable for:

• The development, maintenance, pro-active tracking & management of a high quality, ambitious integrated project plan
• Closely and transparently manage the critical path of the project
• Effectively guides a due diligence team through the formation of a comprehensive drug development plan and budget
• Maintaining, tracking, reporting and understanding variances in the integrated project budget by working in close collaboration with functional contributors and finance
• Guiding and managing the team through the value chain processes ensuring effective and efficient team operation
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including clear, succinct and timely communication and proven ability to foster important relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
• The integrity and accuracy of project information to meet team, management and portfolio requirements.
• Partnering with the team leader in identifying, managing & communicating key project risks and leading risk management strategies

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Summary:

Responsible for producing innovative biotherapeutic medicine by interfacing with highly automated production systems and controls in cGMP manufacturing environment; maintaining areas in high state of inspection preparedness, and utilizing business systems for inventory and process management.   Maintain records to comply with regulatory requirements utilizing current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Participate in the routine production of mammalian cell culture products within the Vacaville Manufacturing Facility, operating in at least one of the following production areas:

• Cell Culture Manufacturing (CCM): Primary focus is the cleaning, sterilization and operation of fixed vessel systems for media preparation, fermentation, and harvest operations.
• Purification Operations Group (POG): Responsibilities include the operation and cleaning of fixed tank systems, the operation and cleaning of filtration systems, large-scale buffer preparation, and the operation of column chromatography systems.
• Centralized Manufacturing Services (CMS): Provide support to Manufacturing and Quality Control to meet production demands.  Duties include but are not limited to: CIP/SIP of portable and Freeze/Thaw tanks; clean, assemble, and autoclave 20L fermenters; prepare and autoclave manufacturing assemblies; autoclave solutions; clean, kanban, and deliver lab ware, glassware, parts and equipment; perform weighing and dispensing of components; handle and aliquot hazardous materials;  Provide quality materials and service to our customers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Follows established safety and environmental guidelines and procedures for all work performed.  Immediately reports safety and environmental incidents including injuries, illnesses, near misses, and safety suggestions.  Fosters a positive safety culture in which no one gets hurt.
• Operate systems that clean and sterilize tanks and filtration systems.
• Prepare solutions for the production process.
• Review documentation and check all calculations (e.g. tickets, labels, equipment reading).
• Trouble shoot equipment and process problems.
• Comply with safety requirements, cGMP, SOP and manufacturing documentation.
• Use of automation to perform production operations.
• Provide support to Manufacturing to meet production demands.
• Operate automated systems for equipment operation.
• Assemble and prepare equipment for production.
• Exhibit detail oriented documentation skills.
• Communicate effectively and ability to work in a team environment.
• Exhibit professional interpersonal skills.
• Work with coworkers and supervisor to effectively troubleshoot minor equipment and process issues.
  

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A position is available for a Scientist / Senior Engineer (E4) in the Purification Development department. The successful candidate will support the development and implementation of recombinant protein purification processes from laboratory to manufacturing scale.  This will include process optimization and product characterization as well the support of lab automation activities within the Purification Development department.  Activities will include the development of homogenization, centrifugation, chromatography & filtration operations, analytical methods such as electrophoresis and HPLC and the design and execution of high throughput experiments using robotic systems.
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We have an opening for a talented Scientist to join our Biochemical and Cellular Pharmacology Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting mass spectrometric characterization of antibody therapeutics and antibody drug conjugates. More specifically, the individual will focus on developing, validating and executing various mass spectrometric assays to evaluate antibody therapeutics and antibody drug conjugates from both in vitro and in vivo studies to support lead-finding/optimization efforts in the context of multidisciplinary project teams. Working with automation and bio-informatics experts, the individual will be expected to implement robust and high throughput sample preparation as well as data analysis workflows for mass spectrometric assays. The candidate will have the opportunity to conduct detailed data analyses and will present these data to project teams and senior management. In addition, the candidate will function as part of a multi-disciplinary project team that will coordinate with protein science, chemistry, in vitro and in vivo groups to advance lead molecules of the projects....

• Manage Quality system for change control and document management functions for GMP changes involving equipment, documents, test methods, processes and specifications for IMP Small Molecule and Biologics operations.
• Manage workflow through Trackwise and EDMS to ensure timely release of systems and documents.
• Proactively identify, prioritize and assess quality systems compliance risks across the IMP network
• Manage Quality System for discrepancy and CAPA management for IMP customers.
• Perform routine Quality trend analysis of IMP discrepancies and audit of incident discrepancies.
• Manage workflow through Trackwise discrepancy and CAPA systems
• Manage and oversee GMP self inspection program for IMP manufacturing and testing areas including:
• Maintain plan and schedule for self inspection audits
• Coordinate self inspection audits with other subject matter experts.
• Issue audit reports and track corrective actions from audits.
• Communicate to PTDQ-U leadership regarding compliance status
• Provide Quality oversight to GMP IMP Contract Laboratories/Organizations.
• Maintain list of approved contract testing laboratories and corresponding Quality Agreements
• Provide support for establishing new Quality Agreements, revising or renewing existing Quality Agreements, and periodic review of Quality Agreements
• Participate in lab audits as needed
• Serve as the QA representative on cross-functional and multi-site teams.
• Facilitate continuous improvement and the sharing of best practices at the various IMP global sites
• Provide guidance to internal and external customers on best practices for various Quality Systems.
• Mentor and supervise (as required) other Quality System staff members on Change Control, Discrepancy, CAPA, Self-Inspection, and Quality Agreements and or related processes and projects.

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The primary mission of the Genentech Research & Early Development (gRED) organization is to discover and rigorously assess promising molecule candidates for viable therapeutic benefits. Within the Early Development segment, the Clinical Operations department is responsible for “first in human” Clinical Trials to assess the benefit and risks of a given therapeutic treatment and is embarking on a 3-year technology program to advance their organizational processes and capabilities.

As the gRED IT Tech Lead, your primary responsibilities are to provide modern technical solutions for the complex business needs in Clinical Operations, to contribute and coordinate IT project work and to support the operational technology landscape within the IT organization. You are a great team player, and self-driven individual who works well with other IT professionals towards the common vision of delivering information systems to enable the company to continue providing novel therapeutics for our patients.

Responsibilities:

• To design, develop, test and implement solutions based on customer requirements with an innovative approach.
• Able to work with customers to gather project requirements and can translate them into a functional solution.
• Provides architectural and engineering input in technical aspects of business planning such as program, project or roadmap planning. Collaborate with Global Architects as required.
• Provides deep technical expertise over a broad set of current technologies and mentoring of other team members in these areas. 
• Within project teams, collects and defines requirements, designs, develops, tests and documents final solutions according to Genentech's project management methodology
• Works with validation teams to ensure GxP validated solutions comply with FDA regulations throughout the solution lifecycle.
• In an operational setting, manages the deployment of software enhancements, troubleshoots production systems, contributes to root cause analyses and adheres to customer SLAs all while providing excellent customer service
• Works with a variety of in-house developed, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and SaaS software, across the globe, that provide organizational capabilities to manage Clinical Trials
• Experienced with web programming languages such as HTML, CSS, XML, PHP, Python, Perl and Java on Linux and Windows varieties.
• Experience with Business Intelligence and data warehousing solutions including Oracle databases, Informatica ETL, Business Objects and  Roambi mobile reports.
• Experience with Enterprise solutions including Google Apps, Livelink, Sharepoint, Jive SBS and iOS mobile applications.
• Collaborates with internal and external business partners and can lead contractors and vendors in design, development and testing activities.

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Position Purpose:

Epidemiologists work under the supervision of a Global Epi TA Head to review, generate and interpret quantitative evidence on disease from observational data sources to strengthen decision-making and minimize risk throughout research and development.

Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Works independently using effective epidemiologic principles and methods
• Works effectively in project teams
• Responsible for epidemiologic deliverables to project teams

Primary Skills/Features:

• Contributes to the design of safety signal investigations
• Researches and provides background adverse event rates in order to contextualize observed adverse events
• Designs observational studies and writes protocols under supervision
• Serves as an epidemiologist on observational study teams
• Provides guidance for ensuring data quality during study conduct
• Experienced with principles and techniques of data analysis and interpretation
• Contributes to study reports, analysis plans, and publications for observational studies
• Represents epidemiology and works independently and effectively on cross-functional teams
• Management (projects and/or personnel)
• Manages epidemiology projects for teams
• Identifies and manages contracts for vendors and outsourced projects
• May mentor associate epidemiologists, contract epidemiologists, & interns

Communication:

• Develops agendas, leads meetings, and provides periodic updates to project teams and senior managers
• Seeks appropriate communication channels
• Effectively articulates how epidemiology supports project goals
• May interact with the FDA and other agencies
• Selects appropriate consultants for contract work
• Is highly professional & scientifically rigorous
• Builds an understanding of roles and responsibilities of other functional areas
• Educates teams on epidemiologic methods and principles

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The Position:

The Senior Manager of Employee Giving & Volunteerism

The Senior Manager for Corporate and Employee Giving will create an integrated strategy for sponsorships and service and establish an overall volunteerism approach that better engages our approximately 12,000 employees and meets emerging business needs.  The Senior Manager will interact closely with senior leaders from across Genentech to support the company as a great place to work.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Apply deep subject matter expertise to establish customized service & volunteerism practices that address business challenges including recruitment, retention and skills development as well as enhancing corporate reputation and general employee engagement.

Drive a cross-functional effort to identify strengths, assess gaps and offer solutions that are unique to Genentech. Ensure understanding of operational issues; actively identify strategic opportunities; recommend decision frameworks and present to senior management.

Drive Genentech’s adoption of best practice and cutting edge approaches (eg Pro Bono & skills based volunteerism);

Create and lead plan for successful implementation and socialization across all key stakeholders. Define and measure progress; develop appropriate first-of-a-kind metrics for success.

Manage support staff for volunteerism & employee giving, including outside vendors and internal contractor staff. Provide support for GNE’s employee-volunteer site-based philanthropic giving teams in Oceanside, etc.

Partner with the Principle Manager for Corporate Citizenship in strategic decision-making to support the design and potential launch of a Signature Philanthropic Giving program for Genentech.

Continue to evolve strategy and objectives to ensure ongoing value to the business

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