| May 22, 2013 |
Senior Specialist, Infrastructure Platform Support
The Position: Provide technical support and maintain consistent configuration, implementation, operation and support of an Integration Services Platform – Infrastructure Platforms (monitoring, inventory, automation, etc). Responsibilities: - Provides technical support and maintains consistent configuration, implementation, operation and support of a single Integration Services platform including:
- Implements new releases and sets up standards for operational management
- Monitors and resolves problems with Business Application operations.
- Configures and manages development, UAT and production environments.
- Administers and maintains support services.
- Configures implements and optimizes Business Applications.
- Manages incidents, problems, changes and releases
- Tunes capacity and performance
- Coordinates, tests and administers platform Security
- Complies with OLAs and Quality/Validation requirements
- Ensures ITSM framework, processes, tools and SOPs are implemented, utilized and supported end to end
Applies the processes above to the following Integration Services platform areas:- Monitoring Solutions (NetIQ, others)
- Inventory Management solutions
- Automation and Provisioning solutions (HP Orchestrator)
Key Objectives: - Business Application Installation and Daily Administration
- Business Application Performance Tuning
- Business Application Availability
- Support to ensure quick incident resolution
- Engineer new release and setup standards for operational management
- Standards and procedures are followed
- Understand and apply ITSM and process best practices
- Understand and comply with applicable ITSM roles and responsibilities
- Provide Support in measuring and continuously improving process performance and adherence to service level / operating level requirements.
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| Jun 5, 2013 |
Senior Specialist, Process Integration
Ensure efficient and effective delivery of operational plans based on agreed IT processes, standards, regulations and tools. Improve existing and new processes and procedures to ensure that the Identity and Access Management service is performed in the most efficient way to support current and future business needs. Primary Responsibilities High Performance Organization: - Focuses on process optimization and continuous improvement of existing Identity & Access Management processes and tools
- Follows established processes and standards in the execution of daily duties and job function
Adapts and deploys new technologies to Roche: - Develops the Identity and Access Management services
- Promotes the Identity and Access Management services with all customers
- Supports the integration process of new or updated components by following established standards and providing the expected deliverables for handing over the service to operational teams and customers.
Drive continuous productivity improvements: - Supports the integration of registration processes within the company’s identity management solution with focus on improving the operational environment, processes and procedures including data migration activities
- Follows appropriate SOPs and instructions required for the integration of registration services
Keep the business running: - Manages the configuration and master data by assessing and specifying the possible need of data quality improvements
- Applies change management processes while managing the Identity & Access Management process integration
- Support the integration of business processes and applications by leveraging the Identity and Access Management infrastructure, tools and directories and following project management best practice.
Responsiblities unique to this job: - Manages the analysis, design and handover of access registration processes to the operational teams
- Ensures proper documentation and training material regarding registration processes is in place and kept up-to-date
- Manages the identity and access management processes to meet OLAs/SLAs by adhering to regulatory and qualitative requirements
- Increase process efficiency and cost effectiveness while providing identity and access management services
- Manage the integration of registration processes with focus on improving the operational environment, processes and procedures
- Manages and maintains the registration process portfolio
- Monitors and verifies the effectiveness of registration processes through established KPI and trend analysis
- Contributes to audit processes
- Based on business needs, identifies and proposes innovative, integrated, economically viable solutions
- Integrate identity and access management processes by meeting SLA requirements
- Supports that all solutions, documentation and procedures are implemented and maintained in a fully qualified and current state as applicable
- Registration processes are clearly communicated and trained
- Continuously strives for increase the skill level and expertise in the corresponding area
- Keeps abreast of business needs by maintaining close relationship to service management and other support services teams.
- Ensures compliance to Roche and Informatics Standards for technology, monitoring and support tools, SOPs and policies
- Ensures that documentation is current and accurate, SOP’s are understood and adhered to and platforms operate in highly secure and qualified environments in compliance with Audit, Regulatory and Validation requirements
- Ensures SLA requirements are understood and the required processes are implemented and managed to support compliance
- Provides shared platform support services as agreed (SLA or other) with the SM functions and other service consumers
- Provides input to support service levels and costs
- Fosters a working environment that encourages team members to fully contribute to achieve Roche’s goals
- Actively provides feedback to customer and team seeking for process improvements and efficiency gains
- manages the different integration projects within the portfolio to integrate new/existing IM applications into the service
- ensure standardization and globalization of application registration services by improving the operational environment, processes and procedures
- interface with the corresponding Engineering team if new features/interfaces are required
- ensure proper testing of application registration integration
- handover of new productive application registration processes to the operational team(s)
- create metrics/key performance indicators and develop/apply ...
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| Apr 16, 2013 |
Senior Statistical Programmer Analyst - Medical Affairs - SAS
Job Summary The Senior Statistical Programmer Analyst (Senior SPA) works with cross-functional teams in Medical Affairs and external vendors and leads the activities in the planning, design, development, implementation and management of software and data to fulfill reports and summarized information required in support of post-marketing clinical trials, registration studies, investigations and assessments of claims databases, including health economics and outcomes research projects for Genentech and Roche products. The Senior SPA also supports internal and external requests for input into relevant documentation and materials, such as manuscripts, conference posters and presentations. Job Responsibilities: - The Senior SPA provides expert guidance and direction regarding statistical programming design to support timely, targeted and accurate reporting and outcomes from assigned medical affairs projects.
- He/she works closely and collaboratively with internal cross-functional partners to ensure thorough representation and alignment of cross-functional programming, data and reporting needs and objectives.
- He/she expertly manages external vendor partners supporting software developments, enhancements, maintenance and reporting to ensure consistently on-time, on-target, and accurate deliverables.
- He/she provides timely, accurate and adequate responses and inputs to/into internal and external questions, medical affairs documentation and materials.
- He/she competently and independently develops, manages, and maintains software analysis data and reporting deliverables for assigned Genentech and Roche products.
- The Senior SPA provides technical solutions to a wider range of problems with higher level of complexity, independently determines and develops approach to solutions, and recommends technical and process solutions that can be used or developed to increase efficiency of project work.
- The Senior SPA also effectively represents the department, as assigned, on cross-functional projects or work teams, and also helps on-board new team members, as appropriate, and completes special projects as assigned.
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| May 31, 2013 |
Senior Supervisor, Change Control
Main Purpose of the Position: • Supervise and develop staff completing Change Control activities and drive resolution of complex change control issues following cGMP regulations and Genentech standards. • Supervise performance and development of direct reports to ensure achievement of organizational and department goals and a productive environment. Job Duties/Responsibilities: • Manage and administer all aspects of people processes related to the employee lifecycle. This includes the selection, hiring and training of personnel on company and department policies, systems and processes. Manage and communicate compensation related information per company guidelines. • Coach and develop staff by providing an environment that encourages ongoing personal and professional development. Manage and ensure the setting of realistic personal goals for staff and provide regularly scheduled feedback throughout the year. Ensure staff receives appropriate knowledge and skill development and growth opportunities. • Determine and communicate objectives and accountabilities for direct reports. • Regularly review staff progress in meeting objectives. • Recommend improvements to Quality operational policies, plans and procedures. • Ensure activities are completed on time and issues resolved within budget. • Make recommendations to department budget and staffing needs. • Notify Senior Management of potential quality or regulatory issues that may affect product quality or regulatory compliance. • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for Genentech Quality Systems. • Sign documents for activities as authorized and described by Genentech policies, procedures and job descriptions. • Be accountable for behaviors described in Genentech’s Core, Common and Critical Competencies. • Perform any other tasks as requested by Senior Management to support Quality oversight activities. Technical Duties/Responsibilities: • Oversee the impact assessment of proposed changes and ensure appropriate approvers are selected for changes. • Supervise change control activities for validated systems, qualified equipment, and controlled documents. • Participate in cross-site change management forums. • Supervise staff conducting change control activities for quality and business systems support in GMP areas. • Participate in business process improvement programs and process redesign initiatives. • Promote and provide guidance in Good Documentation Practices. • Supervise lot release restrictions imposed by system, process, method and equipment changes. • Ensure the completion of required actions prior to lifting lot release restrictions. • Assist in developing training content and qualifications for change control processes and change management applications. • Act as a resource for Change Control knowledge management within Quality Operations and across site Quality departments. • Collaborate with site Quality and Production units in the administration, access, and communication of the Change Control system. • Participate in change control automation and business process improvement initiatives. • Supervise Record Management, Retention and Repository program activities and processes. • Collaborate with Quality and Production departments to maintain GMP records. • Ensure backup and disaster recovery system activities are implemented and maintained for critical GMP records. • Ensure data integrity and recoverability of electronic GMP records according to Genentech policy.
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Team Leader |
South San Francisco, California |
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| May 1, 2013 |
Senior Technical Associate, Cell Banking
A new opportunity in Cell Banking for an E2/E3 level team member with a quality oriented background has been created. The applicant should have: a quality background with experience initiating and evaluating discrepancies, be proficient in the CR initiation and management process with skills to assist in new technology implementation, be capable of reviewing tickets as well as revising and authoring SOPs and other GMP documents, experience on teams in the preparation of Risk Management documentation for ongoing process improvement, willingness to support inspection activities and spend 30-40% of time performing/supporting GMP operations....
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| Jun 5, 2013 |
Senior Technical Manager, EQA
Main Purpose of the Position: · Support the development, implementation and management of the overall environmental control program in SSF Drug Substance and Drug Product Manufacturing following, cGMP regulations, Genentech and Regulatory requirements. · Provide Quality oversight from and critically evaluate EM issues, discrepancies, Media Fill data, airflow evaluations, and assess facility/process changes. · Develop solutions to complex issues and Quality initiatives with inter-organizational impact. · Perform tasks and work to achieve company goals and organizational objectives. Technical Duties/Responsibilities: · Provide oversight of the Environmental Monitoring (EM) program ensuring consistency with company/regulatory policies and procedures. · Present and provide rationale of EM program during periodic audits and regulatory inspections. · Provide input in the preparation of regulatory submissions. · Provide input into investigations involving suspect equipment, utility or facility failures resulting from EM activities. · Provide Quality oversight throughout the Drug Substance and Drug Product Manufacturing areas. · Provide technical assessment and approval for changes to the EM program. · Collaborate with departments to ensure that EM activities are executed efficiently and effectively. · Provide oversight to the Media Fill program and create Media Fill protocols and summary reports. · Execute Airflow Visualization studies and create summary reports. · Provide guidelines for area/system Shutdown Authorization Request (SAR) activities. · Ensure proper policies and procedures are established to guide EM efforts. · Ensure department representation on relevant project teams. · Identify, design, and implement environmental monitoring process improvements. · Communicate group performance against established metrics to Quality Management. ...
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| Apr 17, 2013 |
Senior, Principal Site Manager (Drug Substance) - Contract Manufacturing Organization
Location: San Francisco, CA Main Purpose of the Position * Manage the lifecycle of contract manufacturing activities for commercial products at one or more bulk drug substance (DS) third-party contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs), including CMO selection, process technology transfer, routine cGMP manufacturing, and site decommissioning upon completion of the contract. * Establish and maintain alignment between CMO site business, operational and quality objectives and plans and Roche’s commercial and manufacturing strategies and plans. * Establish and manage business, operations, and quality relationships and communications between Roche and the CMO as the Roche’s single point of contact for the contract manufacturing relationship at the Joint Management Committee and Joint Steering Committee levels. * Build and lead cross-functional teams of technical, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, engineering, supply chain and other subject matter experts to achieve CMO site business, operational and quality objectives, plans, and performance goals. * Provide the single point of accountability for identifying and managing timely resolution of business, operational, and quality issues through the established CMO site governance structure. * Manage the performance and development of direct reports as required to achieve organizational and department goals and a productive work environment. Job Duties/Responsibilities Contract Manufacturing Lifecycle Management 1. Selection. Build and lead the Roche cross-functional team charged with for identifying, evaluating, and selecting and negotiating a contract with a CMO for bulk contract manufacturing, specifically: * Develop CMO selection plan, define contracting manufacturing requirements and evaluation criteria, and identify and screen CMO candidates. * Develop Request for Proposals (RFPs), and solicit and evaluate contract manufacturing proposals. * Lead due diligence visits, analyze and evaluate CMO proposals, and develop recommendation(s) for CMO selection. Drive decision-making for CMO recommendation through appropriate governance committees. * Lead contract negotiations for technology transfer and manufacturing and supply agreements. 2. Implementation. Build and lead the cross-functional team charged with transferring, qualifying, and achieving regulatory licensure the process and analytical technologies (“technology transfers” for manufacturing Roche’s DS products at a CMO’s manufacturing facility, specifically: * Lead the Technology Transfer project for Roche through regulatory licensure of the CMO’s facility for routine cGMP manufacturing, including serving as the Leader of the Joint Management Team. * Plan and manage the transfer of Roche’s DS manufacturing process(es), analytical testing technologies, and supply chain processes to achieve product and process comparability between the donor and receiving sites. * Manage the project governance structure, including identifying and managing issue resolution and milestone stage gate reviews. * Oversee and manage contractual commitments, obligations, and processes, including milestone dates, financial terms, dispute resolution, and materials and equipment. 3. Site Management. Build and lead the cross-functional team charged with managing contract manufacturing at CMO following regulatory licensure, specifically: 1.1. Business * Serve as Roche’s Site Manager, actively managing the on-going relationship with CMO to ensure Roche’s expectations for product quality, cGMP compliance, costs, and production targets are clearly understood, well-documented and consistently met. * Lead project team meetings and technical operations meetings. * Coordinate and manage visits and contact between Roche personnel and the CMO. * Establish and maintain a Joint Service Agreement with the CMO that defines roles and responsibilities, business processes, systems and tools, supply chain assumptions and standards, and performance metrics to foster an effective and efficient business relationship. * Manage and monitor contractual commitments, obligations, and processes, including milestone dates, financial terms, schedules, materials, and equipment. 1.2. Operations * Serve as site Technical Lead, coordinating technical review of process data and proposed facility, equipment, system, or process changes with Roche Subject Matter Experts (SME's). * Facilitate issue resolution and problem solving within CMO site, with Roche functional departments supporting Contract Manufacturing, and through the agreed project governance structure as appropriate. * Coordinate cross-enterprise forecasting, capacity planning, scheduling, and inventory management processes for critical ...
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Team Leader |
United States |
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| May 28, 2013 |
Senior/Master Maintenance Mechanic (Electrician)
Job Responsibilities: Provide hands-on maintenance, repair, fault diagnosis and troubleshooting of industrial electrical systems, including, but not limited to: VFDs, Soft and across the line motor starters, UPSs, Switchgear, Emergency Generators, Transformers, control systems, Standard and Emergency Lighting systems, etc. Safe operation of tools and testing equipment, and safe execution of work in the field. Timely completion of tasks and work orders with appropriate documentation according to applicable standards. Identify, anticipate, organize, and initiate acquisition of spare parts, safety equipment, engineering documents, service manuals, and test equipment. Ability to read and understand Electrical Drawings. Basic computer skills, with the ability to utilize the corporate intranet and applications, CMMS, and standard word processing and spreadsheet programs. Develop preventive maintenance and operational procedures for industrial electrical systems and equipment throughout the facility. Prepare and organize technical documentation, including red-lining documents to match as-built conditions. Coordinate contractors performing maintenance, repairs, modifications, and installation of electrical equipment. Inspect new installations and modifications by contractors and effect necessary changes to comply with company and industry standards. Communicate appropriately, verbally and in writing, with Engineering and other Plant department’s to ensure satisfactory performance of electrical systems. Represent Utility Operations on multidisciplinary project teams.
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Experienced |
Vacaville, California |
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| May 2, 2013 |
Senior/Principal Business Systems Analyst - Data Goverance & Managment
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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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| Mar 15, 2013 |
Senior/Principal Device Development Engineer
The successful candidate will be able to lead a cross functional team, and direct the design, development and implementation of a new generation injection device. The candidate will work with his team to ensure that device design, component selection, container-device compatibility, manufacturability and test methods meet the product needs. This person will regularly interface with staff and leaders in Device Development, Project Core Teams, Early and Late Stage Pharmaceutical Development, Quality and Regulatory Affairs. He/she will also regularly interact with external development partners and component suppliers. He/she may also supervise 2-3 staff. In addition He/She will drive problem solving activities using state of the art tool such as DMAIC, DFFS, DOE, Modelization, Monte Carlo Simulation, Probabilistic Design.
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Team Leader |
South San Francisco, California |
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| Jun 6, 2013 |
Senior/Principal Health Economist HEOR, BioOncology US Medical Affairs
All candidates are welcome to apply, but a preferred candidate has been identified. The Senior/Principal Health Economist is part of the broader Oncology Medical Unit organization and provides health economics and outcomes research, modeling, reporting, and other relevant analyses, within applicable legal and regulatory guidelines, which can be used to quantify the value of Genentech products in economic or societal terms. The Senior/Principal Health Economist will work with multiple products and indications within the Oncology portfolio and will support cross-functional Genentech and Roche teams by recommending, developing/conducting and advising on HEOR research and modeling strategies, and by developing medical and payer value propositions, portions of product dossiers, and other scientifically-based communications. This team supports strategic decision-making for late-stage development and across the product lifecycle. The Senior/Principal Health Economist helps set Genentech HEOR strategies, direction, objectives, and plans for innovative, effective and efficient execution. The Senior/Principal Health Economist will be fully accountable for compliance with all laws, regulations and policies that govern the conduct of Genentech activities. As a manager and coach of others, the AD/PHE is not only accountable for his/her own compliance, but also for the compliance of all individuals in his/her team. As such, s/he leads the way and leads by example by demonstrating full knowledge and commitment to all applicable policies. The Senior/Principal Health Economist monitors adherence to company policies and guidelines and acts according to established procedures to ensure all issues are addressed and resolved as required. ¿ Responsibilities: Incumbents are generally expected to: • Functional lead for HEOR activities for the molecules and indications assigned, including participation in design and conduct of studies as needed • Set and manage to outside spend budgets for multiple projects and products, including assuring that direct reports meet budget commitments and develop financial management skills • Manage one or more health economists or other HEOR staff, with less than half of his/her time devoted to management • Including hiring, development and ensuring technical excellence • Directly engaged in designing, developing and conducting HEOR studies with strategic impact for the molecules for which she/he is responsible • Maintain strong, positive relationships with senior internal stakeholders across Genentech and Roche • Lead development of the vision, strategic and tactical plans, resource and budget plans, for the products and indications under his/her responsibility. Includes establishing annual and longer-range plans, goals and objectives, and effectively aligning these with Genentech and Roche cross-functional research, development and commercial strategies and objectives. • Lead and manage execution to ensure work is completed on-time, on-target and within-budget, with the highest levels of accuracy and relevance, and in consistent compliance with legal and regulatory guidelines, Genentech and Roche policies & procedures: • Working collaboratively, effectively and efficiently with all internal and external customers, partners, stakeholders and influencers • Develop and cultivate relationships with key KOLs (Key Opinion Leaders) and other thought leaders, to support HEOR strategies, plans and objectives and provide strategic, critical influence for Genentech's product pipeline and portfolio • Act, and is accountable for others in his/her team acting, in complete & total compliance with all laws, regulations and policies. • Utilize only approved resources and messages to meet goals and targets ...
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| May 3, 2013 |
Senior/Principal Staffing Consultant - Product Development
As a Principal Staffing Consultant, you will play a lead role in managing the recruiting and hiring programs for our Product Development Staffing Main Deliverables: - Play a lead recruiting role for approximately 100 positions annually, with an average requisition load of 30-40.
- Play a lead role in key Product Development wide staffing initiatives, including those supporting our diversity and hiring best practices programs
- Partner actively with HR Management to drive internal talent development and succession planning programs
- Provide original thinking to staffing challenges and execute on ideas for improving patterns of work
Main Accountabilities: - Deliver Recruiting Results
- Recruit with Insight and Strategy
- Innovate and Expand Possibilities
- Value Collaborations, Communication, and Teamwork
- Execute on Tactics, Tools, and Technology
Full Responsibilities: - Managing expectations of hiring managers and candidates, identifying and resolving issues
- Drive the employment process and strategies within assigned organization, including developing complex recruiting strategies
- Demonstrate thorough understanding and adherence and enforcement of internal staffing process as well as contribute to the development of staffing process improvements
- Ensures recruiting solutions are consistent with Corporate Staffing goals and objectives
- Partner with Diversity and sourcing counterpart to develop and implement sourcing plans and strategies for your client groups while ensuring that the elements of diversity and organizational fit are included in the recruiting and hiring process
- Proactively manage escalation process related to all requisition activity (internal vs. external challenges)
- Perform executive recruiting, including identifying appropriate Contingency or Retained Search firms, maintaining relationships and partnering to ensure that candidates are interviewed expeditiously
- Develop advertising strategies for specific groups and coordinate advertising activities with recruitment advertising agency
- Build and maintain cross-functional relationships across HR and Staffing
- Utilize, update and maintain applicant tracking system and CRM
- May provide staffing reports and metrics
- Present information on results and metrics at different levels (i.e. to employees, peers and senior level HR and client groups)
- Act as point person for clients in providing staffing reports and metrics
- May Lead and or participate in HR related projects or enterprise wide initiatives.
- Partner with Client Group on internal talent management, including succession planning, talent review and internal candidate movement
- Coach managers in providing feedback to candidates, developing offers, determining competencies, coordinating and training interview team
- Partner with Diversity and HRDs to develop and implement a recruiting strategy that ensures our candidate pipelines are diverse
- Conduct interviews using in depth behavioral and skills assessment techniques
- Educate hiring managers on legal implications in hiring
- Adjust the strategy and align it with the changing needs of the business
- Ensure your compliance with EEOC/OFCCP regulations
- Act as project manager for client focused staffing projects (not just req focused)
- May partner with finance in determining headcount for client group, as well as manage the reconciliation of budgeted headcount vs. actual headcount
- Work with Staffing Manager on recommendations for the EC Group recruitment/relocation budget
- Oversee relocation/recruiting budget for individual client group at the officer level
- Manage multiple relationships, both internally and externally
- Attend professional conferences and networking events
- Responsibility for Conference/Event management related to external recruiting, partner with Corp Staffing in strategic direction of event, and determine ROI for event participation
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| May 21, 2013 |
Software Developer
Are you ready to create something that makes a real difference in people’s lives, rather than just a cool widget for the next internet startup? What about creating tools that enable scientists and engineers to optimize cutting edge biochemical manufacturing processes that produce live-saving medicines for cancer and other unmet medical needs? We do all of that at Genentech. We have a small team that utilizes both agile and waterfall approaches (when it suits us) to create novel tools in a biotech manufacturing environment. We create applications that simply do not exist in this industry – but are vitally necessary to advance the science of delivering new drugs that save lives. We need someone to help develop and maintain applications in Perl, Ruby, ASP.NET, and some other platforms. We do not require experience in all of these technologies, only a willingness to learn and expand your toolkit. You will be responsible for the development and maintenance of the systems you build. You will be required to work both independently and also be part of a team. You are an excellent communicator and have a can-do attitude. Key Responsibilities: • Working with small teams, design, develop, test, document and implement GxP solutions based on customer requirements and translate them into functional solutions • Provide deep technical expertise over a broad set of current technologies and platforms and mentor other team members in these technologies • Deploy new software enhancements, troubleshoot production systems, contribute to root cause analyses and provide excellent customer service to a 24x7 manufacturing operation • Work with a variety of in-house developed, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and open source software ...
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| May 14, 2013 |
Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Analyst
The TrackWise Center of Excellence is looking for a highly skilled Computer Systems Validation (CSV) and Software Quality Assurance (SQA) analyst able to perform within the multicultural team supporting numerous GxP TrackWise processes. We are seeking an expert in GxP computer validation, 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11 requirements, and possessing excellent interpersonal, communication and critical thinking skills. Job Responsibilities: - Provide estimates and forecasting for CSV and SQA project resource needs
- Assist in developing and approving computerized systems requirements and functional specifications
- Create GxP deliverables such as validation master plans, test plans, installation, operation and performance qualifications (IQ\OQ\PQ), test scripts, validation summary reports, risk control strategies and risk assessments for changes to validated systems
- Conduct system testing for emergency, and maintenance and enhancement releases
- Document and provide feedback to development teams on issues and bugs identified during testing
- Maintain accurate bug tracking and issues resolution logs
- Develop and execute manual and/or automated test documentation in accordance with approved processes and established standards, and in compliance with applicable regulatory expectations
- Document test results and work with development teams to resolve test deviations; perform root cause analyses
- Develop new processes and process improvements
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Quality to ensure accuracy of all testing documentation
- Partner with development teams to support installation activities and configuration management
- Escalate issues and deviations as needed to management
- Provide subject-matter expertise on software quality assurance best practices, regulatory expectations and 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11 requirements
- Liaison with Quality to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures (SOPs)
- Oversee contract validation personnel
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| May 21, 2013 |
Solutions Architect, Workplace Design and Technology Integration
The Solution Architect’s primary responsibilities include: - Investigate and develop innovative workplace technology solutions in line with business strategies and needs. Develop proposals accordingly, clearly articulating benefits and cost.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging workplace technology trends and developments; monitor outcomes of research work.
- Carry out prototyping, proofs of concept, and technology and/or product evaluation.
- Stakeholder in the construction process and the implementation of all workplace technology solutions.
- Understand and evolve Genentech’s current and future IT workplace landscape and architecture and assess the impact of implementing new technologies.
- Define and communicate core user focused design concepts through to implementation level.
· Work with vendors, architecture, operations, and solution owners managing the prototyping and evaluation of scenarios. · Ensure efforts and solutions align and adhere to the Pharma Informatics organization’s Technical Architecture Framework (TAF) policies, standards and direction as well as Solution Owner requirements. · Ensure proper training of support teams on the technology solution. · Stay abreast of operational difficulties and issues; work with support team staff to provide escalation support. · Ensure Quality standards as per company specifications are followed. ...
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Experienced |
United States |
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| Jun 6, 2013 |
Sr Administrative Associate Onc HEOR US Medical Affairs
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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Experienced |
United States |
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| Mar 1, 2013 |
Sr Business Sys Analyst
The IT Business Systems Analyst position will be responsible for working closely with partners across lines of business and the IT group in order to understand strategic drivers and tactical needs to ensure that implementation teams can provide solutions that meet the business need with the necessary stability, usability, and scalability. The IT Business Systems Analyst will be supporting projects in the global Laboratory Information Management Solutions portfolio for manufacturing and clinical Quality Control laboratories. Duties: - Analyzes business scenarios and identifies opportunities for improvement through automation and/or business process change
- Provides analytical expertise in identifying, evaluating, designing and developing systems and procedures that are cost effective and meet user requirements.
- Develops user requirements, functional requirements and/or technical specifications, process flow diagrams; may configure some system settings and/or options.
- Provides consultation to users in the area of business systems and processes.
- Leads cross-functional analytical teams in the resolution of business or systems issues.
- Leads successful completion of major projects/programs across portfolios.
- Champions accountability by example.
- Applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts related to requirements, data, usability and process analysis.
- Other duties as assigned:
- Conducting 1:1 or group interviews, facilitating workshops
- Facilitating and supporting GMP validation, system and user acceptance testing
- Participating in roadmap discussions and vendor assessments
- Overseeing and mentoring less senior resources on solution or project teams
- Overseeing consultant resources as applicable
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| May 23, 2013 |
Sr Compliance & Training Manager
Summary of Position: The Compliance & Training associate reports directly to the Manager, Compliance & Training. This individual will work closely with the US Drug Safety staff to support all safety-related activities accountable to US Drug Safety. In addition, interactions US Medical Affairs Compliance will also occur on an as-needed basis. Job Duties/Responsibilities: - Training of vendors and other 3rd parties to drug safety reporting requirements
- Working with commercial organization to ensure monitoring of Genentech sponsored websites for adverse event reporting
- Oversight of US Drug Safety audit and inspection findings and CAPAs
- Oversight of US Drug Safety local procedures and controlled documents
- Management of US Pharmacovigilance & Safety Data Exchange agreements
- Management of US Drug Safety global pharmacovigilance commitments
- Monitor IT issues
- Management of special projects
- Track US pharmacovigilance metrics
- Conduct vendor assessments for AE reporting compliance
- Interact, where applicable, with US Medical Affairs Compliance to address safety-related issues or concerns
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| May 25, 2013 |
Sr Corporate Counsel
The Senior Corporate or Corporate Counsel will work as part of the Healthcare Law Group within Genentech's Legal department. The position will initially focus on counseling Genentech’s commercial sales and marketing clients, with opportunities to advise medical affairs and development across the lifecycle of products. The position may require counseling medical affairs and development teams with human medicines and companion diagnostics in all phases of development. JOB/POSITION SCOPE: - Manage outside counsel on complex or more advanced matters or projects
- Responsible for one or more key client relationships typically at Director level or higher
- May be single point of contact or represent practice group or functional area on significant projects or committees
- Provide advice, education, training and legal direction on FDA labeling and promotional matters, healthcare fraud and abuse laws, product liability, antitrust, privacy and other laws impacting the commercialization of biotech products;
- Assist in structuring tactics and related contracts in compliance with applicable law;
- Serve as lead legal counsel for global development programs and medical affairs initiatives
- Negotiate agreements with cooperative groups, government entities, study sites, and other parties involved in global studies; and
- Draft and interpret company policies, and educating clients and colleagues about enforcement trends and discrete legal issues.
- Act as a subject matter expert on all matters relating to healthcare law and related business operations
- Act as a standing or ad hoc member of business or leadership teams and provides legal counsel and expertise into business decisions
- Develop an in-depth understanding of assigned departments and functions in terms of their, organizational structure, processes, business goals, strategies and challenges, etc.
- Provide legal advice in matters relating to healthcare law, including healthcare fraud and abuse, FDA regulations on clinical trial conduct, labeling, advertising and pharmacovigilance, product liability, pricing and reimbursement, antitrust, privacy, and other matters relevant to the development, manufacture and commercialization of products
- Provide input and legal advice on business strategy, tactical plan development and implementation, and other business issues; including legal assessments, solutions-oriented risk mitigation strategies, messaging, and interactions with healthcare professionals, patients and other external parties
- Participate in, lead and/or present to various Company committees or other advisory, project or work teams and provides healthcare and business law expertise and guidance
- Review business materials (clinical trials, brand plans, promotions, medical plans, publications, training documents, etc.) requiring legal input and advises internal clients, partners and stakeholders on compliant strategies, plans and tactics
- Provide transactional support to assigned internal clients. May include drafting, negotiating, and/or reviewing contracts, creating, updating and training on contract templates, negotiating language, developing associated legal/contractual documentation and/or policies & procedures, and counseling on contract disputes
- Interact and communicate with Roche affiliates and global partners, as appropriate, to apprise them of relevant Company policies, procedures, practices, important business issues, etc. and share best practices or coordinate legal support
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT: - May manage administrative personnel
- Where applicable, lead recruitment, hiring and on-boarding for direct report positions
- Accountable for direct reports' work to ensure on-time, on-target and within-budget results
- Ensure direct report(s) are appropriately trained, developed and coached
- Responsible for performance management of direct report(s)
DEVELOP & MAINTAIN KNOWLEDGE - Stay abreast of evolving healthcare and related legislation and regulations and the enforcement landscape. Advises the Company and colleagues of potential implications to current or future strategies and operations and assures ongoing compliance
- Develop and implements training to educate internal clients, partners and stakeholders on key policies, procedures, practices and requirements for healthcare and related legal c...
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| May 29, 2013 |
Sr Engineer
Responsible for the administration and operation of the site’s programmable logic controllers (PLC) and provides instrumentation and control engineering expertise to the Engineering Group. Focus on providing operational support for existing facilities with respect to the instrumentation and control systems for process, utility and building systems. Provides operational support and interfaces with the Siemens Building Management and Emerson Delta V systems as needed. Job Responsibilities Essential Serve as the site subject matter expert for the various PLC systems Act as the PLC system super user and ensure system equipment and software are maintained in an operational state Train personnel to interface with PLC systems on equipment and add or delete users based on training status. Generate alarm reports, identify trends and review data with Quality. Perform instrumentation and control engineering design services for existing facility projects, including upgrades and capacity expansions, equipment upgrading and replacement. Review and approve design drawings, and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams which include all line sizing, instrumentation and control philosophies, Review design specification testing and perform field inspection services. Interact with vendors. Review and approve vendor information packages, including drawings and specifications as directed to ensure validation and control system requirements are met. Play a lead role in the start-up and troubleshooting of process equipment and critical process utility systems. Generate controlled documents to support the start-up, operation, validation and maintenance of equipment and systems located in existing facilities. Examples include functional specifications and detail design specification. Provide input into the validation of process equipment and associated utilities. All employees with jobs that require access to the Warehouse must be able to pass the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Threat Assessment (STA). Ensures the integration of environmental health, safety, and security into the business processes, systems, and programs while reporting safety and environmental incidents including injuries, illnesses, and safety suggestions within one’s functional area. Fosters a positive safety culture in which no one gets hurt. Supplementary Responsibilities Support work of the Engineering Group, which includes research/evaluate instrumentation and control components, review/modify control system concept/logic as a result of troubleshooting. ...
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Experienced |
Oceanside, California |
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