| May 8, 2013 |
Senior Specialist Solution Integration
Accountable for end-to-end infrastructure and ensure thecomplete integration of the solutions into the operational landscape. SupportSolution owner with lifecycle management and Components. This includes installation and upgrade throughmaintenance and operations to decommissioning. 1.2 PrimaryResponsibilities - Provides technical Subject Matter Expertise input into solution design, optimization, change requests and problem resolution
- Participates in implementation of new projects and in changes of existing solutions and actively execute project related tasks and activities.
- Coordinates and manage installations, upgrades, changes and software integration including test design, execution and support
- Ensures the integrity of solutions and qualified state during their lifetime
- Coordinates and supports security patching and upgrades with the Solution Owners
- Ensures compliance with security SOPs/policies, and that adequate access rights are given to trained staff.
- Coordinates incident management activities with Solution Owners and the AE&O component Managers until final resolution and supervise re-active problem management process
- Identifies and analyzes potential areas for improvement of the solution (pro-active problem management), and Delivers continuous improvement of the solutions assigned.
- Represents the Delivery Organization into AE&O so that the business is represented in technology decisions, planning and participation.
- Ensures solution design and integration of the AE&O skill sets required to support the new solution
- Ensures re-use of existing AE&O solutions and components wherever possible to minimize the development of new solutions
- Ensures all new solutions are designed and developed in a cost efficient manner, delivering the appropriate level of service quality
- Ensures communication of AE&O initiatives, policies and important activities to appropriate Delivery Organization.
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Experienced |
United States |
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| Apr 30, 2013 |
Scientist - DMPK ( in-vitro/in-silico)
The DMPK group is dedicated to enabling the discovery, developmentand commercialization of safe and effective medicines by elucidating theabsorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and pharmacokinetic propertiesof small molecule drug candidates. We accomplish this through the applicationof state of the art technologies and sciences of bioanalysis, drug metabolism,drug transport and pharmacokinetics. The DMPK group works in close partnershipwith disciplines such as medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology,pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacology and regulatory to optimizeleads, select clinical candidates, conduct preclinical development studies,support clinical evaluation and contribute to IND and NDA filings. We are seeking a candidate to support both in vitro and in silicoADME. The candidate will work with anestablished team on various in vitro assays and will collaborate with otherscientists in the group to perform hypothesis-driven studies to address ADMEquestions. On the in silico side, thecandidate will apply ADME models to support projects and maximize the value of existingADME data. They will work at the intersection of modeling ideas, modelgeneration and experimental investigation to support/build SAR and meet projectneed. A key part of the role will becontinuing education in the department on use of predictive DMPK and championinguse of in silico tools. The candidate will be a highly effective and energizingcollaborator and will work scientists from multiple disciplines including computationaland medicinal chemistry, safety assessment and pharmaceutical sciences. ...
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Experienced |
United States |
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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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| Feb 14, 2013 |
Senior Audit & Inspection Management
IT Quality is a trusted partner for customers to ensure and improve the overall quality of IT systems throughout their lifecycle with a focus on compliance with regulatory, legal and finance requirements. We are looking for a customer-focused, highly collaborative individual responsible hosting and supporting audits and inspections and ensuring audit corrective actions are tracked and closed in a timely manner. The position is responsible for effective planning and management of audits and inspections with business quality and audit groups. Further responsibilities include: - Leads, hosts, and supports audit management for IT for various sites for internal and external audits and inspections and provides regular updates to stakeholders and informs management of potential issues
- Prepares IT teams for audits and inspections using his/her knowledge of IT controls and auditing practices and provides training to IT staff in support of key IT controls and audit readiness procedures
- Manages the audit program in compliance with quality requirements for ICFR, FDA regulations, legal and security policies, IT controls.
- Facilitates execution of corrective actions ensuring that weaknesses identified in the IT management system are identified, recorded, prioritized and addressed appropriately.
- Conducts vendoraudits and internal system assessments for Informatics
- Serves as custodian for legacy IT controls, IT Narratives, Master Audit Schedule to support audit and compliance processes.
- Develops, monitors and improves processes and tools to improve the compliance of IT systems and to facilitate joint business decision making from a cross-functional and global perspective
- Develops strong working relationships with and partners effectively with IT delivery teams and with global Business Quality, Corporate Audit, Finance and security organizations
- Maintains industry knowledge and skills in the compliance, audit, and risk management and applies them to improve internal processes and practices
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| Aug 31, 2012 |
Sr. Manager, DBA Admin
The senior DBA manager leads and manages a staff of Database Administrator (DBA) professionals for Genentech database environment that includes Oracle and SQL Server. The individual will work with other global IT team leaders to translate the organization's IT strategy into specific database roadmaps and deliverables, measures the effectiveness of the delivery model, and track progress against plan and operational Service Level Agreements (SLA). The individual will provide management and implementation of strategic initiatives for the enterprise databases services in the charge toward efficiency and optimization. In addition, the individual is responsible for developing processes and procedures for overall IT Operations, upgrading and maintaining IT processes,production controls, capacity planning, and system backups and recovery. Key Strategic Objectives * Lead the organization through organizational change, technology transformation, and sustained growth while exhibiting excellent judgment on how to prioritize between operational excellence and financial prudence * Drive successful creation of a strong team dynamic in a collaborated and risk-taking culture. Translate the organization's strategy into tactical execution plans replete with key performance measures and monitor the results on regular basis * Improve Genentech's return on invested capital by having a systematic capacity planning process to maximize the utilization of assets and increase the velocity of infrastructure investment in virtualization and cloud computing. * Build and develop future leaders of the organizations while advancing Genentech's image as one of the best places to work in America. Responsibilities: • The right candidate for this position is well organized, and an exceptional communicator with his/her team, peers, executive management, and the company. • This person must be able to lead and manage change. The individual will live by metrics, staying ahead of the tactical while also deeply understanding the needs of various business teams to appropriately plan for growth and change. • Demonstrated ability to lead and energize multidisciplinary teams with gifted communication and interpersonal skills. • Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving and conceptual skills. • Ability to analyze project needs and determine resources needed to meet objectives. • Demonstrated negotiation skills with vendors or management and ability to influence management regarding matters of significance to the organization. • The successful candidate must be able to establish credibility very quickly in organization with shifting priorities. • The individual must be a strong leader who can prioritize well, communicate clearly and compellingly and who understands how to drive a high level of focus and excellence with a strong, talented, opinionated team. • The individual will have a technical aptitude particularly in the database domain and be credible as leader in a technical organization. • The individual will be able to articulate with full clarity the aspiration of his teams, and achieve results through influence and leadership rather than direct authority...
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Manager with Direct Reports |
South San Francisco, California |
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| May 29, 2013 |
Forecasting Manager/Sr. Manager
The Forecasting Manager/Senior Manager will support Brand Teams and Commercial Management decision-making by delivering revenue forecasts on a regular basis throughout the year as well as in response to ad- hoc customer requests. This individual will play an integral role with responsibility for ensuring that all forecasts are based on reliable information and rigorous analyses, including uncertainty analyses, and that short-term and long-term forecasts are aligned. He/she will partner with different functional groups (Marketing, Customer Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, and other groups within Market Analysis & Strategy) to deliver analyses that enable a thorough understanding of brand performance and expectations. He/she will work with multiple Excel-based models as well as other quantitative and qualitative resources to perform scenario analyses. In addition, he/she is expected to present findings to key stakeholders, provide recommendations, and implement approved recommendations.
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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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| Mar 25, 2013 |
Programmer Analyst I - Commercial Operations
The Jr. Programmer Analyst position will be responsible for providing production support for one or more Managed Care and Customer Operations (MCCO) business application solutions (such as the Contract Administration & Reporting System, Government Price Reporting, Validata, eWorkflow, and Channel & Inventory Management systems). Duties: - Provides operational support for Managed Care and Customer Operations business applications, including ticket monitoring, troubleshooting, and deployments
- Diagnoses and resolves user-reported issues within established Service Level Agreement timeframes
- Assists other Programmer Analysts with projects and maintenance & enhancement (M&E) releases as needed
- Consults business users to identify current operating procedures and deliver against business and system objectives
- Monitors and troubleshoot application performance issues
- Maintains system support documentation
- Drives to complete assigned tasks and demonstrates accountability by contributing to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects.
- Acts as an effective team participant and collaborates on team direction and decisions
- Performs other duties as assigned
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| Feb 11, 2013 |
Systems Specialist I - gRED Desk-side Support
System Specialist, gRED Desk-side Support The gRED Desk-Side Support Specialist supports multiple computing platforms such as Mac, Windows, Linux, and iOS in laboratory and desktop computing environments. The successful candidate will also apply networking concepts, printer troubleshooting, hardware and software troubleshooting knowledge and data backup technology in day-to-day operations. While working in a highly team-oriented environment, the gRED DSS Specialist will work to achieve defined metrics within the incident management and request fulfillment processes and also be a technical resource to junior team members. The successful candidate would also have the potential to lead team efforts. ...
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| Apr 4, 2013 |
Sr. Scientist/Scientist- Oncology Biomarker Development
We seek a highly motivated Scientist / Sr. Scientist to lead biomarker development efforts in support of Genentech's Oncology pipeline. The incumbent will lead a small laboratory group focusing on predictive and/or pharmacodynamic biomarker development efforts, as well as lead and support biomarker subteams for programs in clinical development. All of the Scientists in OBD are encouraged to develop a focus in one of several areas that advance our understanding of specific diseases or enable advanced biomarker assessments through exploration of innovative, cutting-edge technologies. For this particular position, a strong background in cancer immunotherapy or the biology of the tumor microenvironment, evidenced by peer reviewed publications in top tier journals, would be an important asset. The successful candidate is expected to effectively lead cross functional teams, to publish innovative biomarker or disease focused research in high quality scientific, technical or medical journals, present to our key investigators and at meetings and promote collaborative efforts to push biomarker sciences forward. Scientists / Sr. Scientists in OBD are expected to be, or develop into, externally recognized leaders in clinical translational sciences. As a Scientist / Sr. Scientist, you are expected to: - Provide exceptional scientific leadership within OBD, as well as to other functions, subteams / teams at Genentech / Roche Develop and effectively manage a small laboratory group, predominantly focused on scientific support for molecule programs
- Drive scientific and technical innovation collaboratively with other members of the Department Lead one or more biomarker subteams
- Develop and execute on lead and exploratory biomarker strategies for one or more projects
- Participate in, or lead, disease focused translational biomarker programs, or develop a key focus on novel technologies that advance clinical biomarker assessment
- Publish in high quality scientific, technical or medical journals
- Represent OBD externally through presentations at key National / International meetings, interactions with our key investigators
- Participate and thrive in an interactive, team oriented culture
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| Dec 10, 2012 |
QC Scientist/Pharmaceutical Specialist II
The QC Pharmaceutical Specialist will be a member of the Method Transfer, External QC, and Method Monitoring group, which is part of ROCHE/GENENTECH’s Global Method Management and Technology (Global MMTech), the department responsible for the life cycle management of all commercial methods and control systems and innovation within Commercial Biologics Quality. Method Transfer, External QC, and Method Monitoring is responsible for all aspects of assay transfer, QC support of CMOs and partners, and method monitoring activities across ROCHE/GENENTECH’s entire commercial network, including CMOs and partners. The successful candidate will provide QC oversight of Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) who manufacture and test commercial ROCHE products. Job Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all QC aspects at our CMOs on a global basis as the single point of contact representing ROCHE/GENENTECH. The scope of this role includes all US based CMOs that manufacture and test Commercial Small Molecule Pharmaceutical Products. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following key aspects: Qualify CMO for QC testing and data review; ensure appropriate adherence to cGMP requirements at CMO; work with appropriate subject matter experts to provide support to CMO in QC related investigations and analytical method issues; participate in laboratory audits and inspections; participate on Quality Review Boards as needed; manage change control for all CMO analytical methods and laboratory impacting activities; review and approve documents; manage critical reagents/reference standard supplies for CMOs; support preparation of Annual Product Quality Reports. ...
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| Oct 18, 2012 |
Sr Finance Manager
Senior Finance Manager - Commercial Finance
The Senior Finance Manager is responsible for providing financial management and value-based business decision support to the Nutropin and Pulmozyme Franchises within the Genentech Commercial organization. This position reports to the Director, IMPACT Decision Support within Commercial Finance, and could be a Finance Manager depending on the candidate’s background and experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as a business partner who adds value by understanding the needs of the business and proactively identifying opportunities that drive financial results
- Act as an internal consultant by providing financial consultation and guidance to business partners as needed; support business in understanding state of finances and tactical/corrective actions required to achieve objectives
- Partner with brand teams on business development opportunities to provide financial/value perspective. Build Xcel-based financial models to influence and drive negotiations and deal participation
- Conduct forecasting and analysis of marketing and sales expenses in support of business planning deliverables (10-year Business Plan, 3-year Brand Plan, 1-year Tactical Plan/Budget, quarterly corporate forecast submissions)
- Conduct month-end close for brands – review posting of appropriate journal entries by Finance Analysts and provide explanations on variance/performance drivers to Nutropin and Pulmozyme Brand Teams
- Monitor compliance with financial policies and recommend/take actions as needed
- Prepare and present financial reports requiring translation of complex quantitative data to multiple levels of business partners
- Conduct financial data mining and value-based business analysis to provide insights and guidance in support of business decisions and objectives
- Build and maintain effective partnerships with Product Managers, Marketing Directors, Franchise VPs as appropriate, and others within Commercial Finance
- Support strategic projects for IMPACT and Commercial Finance as needed to inform business decisions
- Mentor and develop Financial Analysts (indirect report)
- Participate in process improvement initiatives within Commercial Finance
COMPETENCIES - Demonstrates theoretical/financial and cross-functional understanding in financial problem solving; works effectively on issues where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluations of variable factors with intra-Commercial impact; demonstrates judgment in selecting methods and techniques to solve routine financial and tactical problems of moderate scope and complexity; contributes sound ideas in developing recommendations for more complex problems; anticipates problems and offers solutions
- Solid experience and facility with distilling business development and M&A situations into key drivers that can be modeled in Xcel
- Interacts and collaborates effectively within workgroup and area of expertise; participates effectively on cross-functional teams; offers views and actively solicits ideas from others in seeking sound business solutions; encourages others in fostering effective teamwork; demonstrates very strong customer service orientation
- Gets point across clearly, with straightforward language, both verbally and in writing; considers the needs and interests of others and incorporates information relevant to them in communications; readily grasps the main points in communications from others
- Plans, prioritizes and reports status on tasks; operates independently with limited supervision, holding self accountable to fulfill assigned tasks and achieve results within timelines; establishes own work priorities and timelines within scope of authority; responds to requests with appropriate urgency and an organized approach; may provide guidance and coordinate work activities of others
- Monitors process effectiveness and efficiency against goals and objectives, taking corrective action as necessary; identifies, implements, and supports complex process improvements
- Understands strategic priorities developed by upper management; recognizes relationship between workplace results and what caused them; able to shift between tactical and strategic perspectives based on audience and project needs
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| Oct 18, 2012 |
Senior Pharmaceutical Computer System Validation Specialist
Job Duties/Responsibilities - Leads the development, planning, directing and tracking of the validation of GxP computer systems operated by North American ERP team (i.e. SAP ERP, BW, APO, XI, Solution Manager, GRC, Portal and Business Objects).
- Responsible for the quality systems and processes that ensure computer systems are operated and maintained a validated state. This includes all modifications and / or changes to systems or processes, change control, periodic revalidation activities and ensures a continual state of inspection readiness with regard to cGxP’s.
- Leads the Information Technology and Quality team members to develop and implement validation strategies in accordance with company policies, directives and government regulations.
- Develops and writes validation project plans, master validation protocols, acceptance criteria traceability matrices and summary reports by providing instructions and scientific rationale for the performance of validation studies.
- Leads fellow technical and analysis team members in ensuring quality systems and processed are in compliance with corporate quality directives, policies, standards and procedures.
- Responsible for the maintenance of departmental quality systems and procedures to assure compliance with new and revised corporate standards and policies.
- Coordinates the testing efforts of the IT and business teams with regards to requirements, resource planning, test coverage, test strategies for the orth American SAP systems.
- Coordinates and interacts with all affected personnel in the execution of test scripts and validation protocols and gathering of test data. Ensure all protocol executions are documented and recorded in accordance with company quality policies, quality standards and SOPs.
- Reviews and approves validation data to assure protocol acceptance criteria is achieved and all deviations are completed and recorded according to procedures.
- Ensure all final reports are completed according to procedure.
- Coordinate and manage the application release cycle processes.
- Manage the life cycle documentation.
- Recommends methods for process improvement, detailing process strengths and weakness of existing and proposed procedures and controls
- Participate in internal and external vendor audits and regulatory audit teams.
- Define and maintain GxP training program to support compliance requirements for IT staff.
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| Jan 15, 2013 |
Scientist/Sr. Scientist, Immunology
Scientist/Sr. Scientist (Department of Immunology) The Department of Immunology in Genentech Research is seeking a highly motivated Scientist /Senior Scientist to lead an effort in developing novel therapies for the treatment of various autoimmune diseases with unmet medical needs. The successful candidate will head a research group with the mission to identify and pursue therapeutic ideas. The candidate will also lead the effort to translate these ideas to therapeutic approaches for clinical development through the collaboration with other groups and departments,. In addition, the candidate will perform cutting-edge research in immunology to discover novel pathways and mechanisms that contribute to the pathogenesis of diseases and will publish impactful papers on this research. ...
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| May 29, 2013 |
Sr. Planner Scheduler
Summary The Planner Scheduler is responsible for the detailed scheduling of orders, ensuring materials are available upon order release, and releasing orders to allow the shop floor to execute. The Planner Scheduler monitors the detailed schedule in order to understand and communicate any variances that are occurring, and to provide assessments to mitigate those variances. Job Responsibilities May include any combination of the following bullets and the combination may change per business requirements: - Work under limited supervision
- Convert, create, release, and manage maintenance and/or process orders in SAP according to SOP and Global business processes
- Assess material availability and respond to action messages and/or alerts
- Work closely with Manufacturing, Facilities, service requesters, technologists, engineers, and outside contractors to schedule routine and non-routine production and maintenance activities
- Assess schedule feasibility and elevate issues to appropriate stake holders such as Master Production Scheduler, material scheduler, maintenance scheduler, manufacturing area managers where appropriate
- Assess Material availability and escalate to material scheduler and/or material planner as appropriate
- Lead scenario planning, risk analysis, and contingency planning relating production, maintenance, and/or scheduling
- Coordinate effectively with other schedulers, product planners, or material planners where appropriate to ensure a viable schedule
- Escalate all recipe issues to Data Analysts (includes ensuring that recipe capacity information is accurate)
- Demonstrate knowledge of Schedule Plant Resources business process by updating Business Process Instructions, Process Flow Maps, or Work Instructions.
- Provide Supply Chain expertise to continuously improve the planning and scheduling of resources
- Lead improvement initiatives that impact multiple areas using OE methodologies, with minimal guidance.
- Train personnel and internal customers on relevant business processes.
- Lead cross functional team initiatives for new and upgraded system implementation
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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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| Jun 5, 2013 |
Associate Engineer/Research Assistant
A position is available for an Engineer/Research Assistant(N5) in the Purification Development department. The successful candidate willsupport the development and implementation of recombinant protein purificationprocesses from laboratory to manufacturing scale. This will include process optimization andproduct characterization as well the support of high throughput experiments andlab automation activities within the Purification Development department. Activities will include the development ofhomogenization, centrifugation, chromatography & filtration operations, analyticalmethods such as electrophoresis and HPLC and the design and execution of highthroughput experiments using robotic systems....
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| May 29, 2013 |
Marketing Science, Manager/Sr. Manager
The Analytics Manager/Sr. Manager participates actively in Genentech’s commercial planning efforts by providing unbiased, objective quantitative data analyses to address critical business issues and to support strategic decision making for the company. The Analytics Manager will utilize advanced analytical techniques to: 1) Increase understanding of effectiveness/ROI of all promotional efforts including sales force; 2) Mine and analyze longitudinal patient-level data to generate hypotheses for brand teams and to inform primary market research; and 3) Measure the impact of business unit and multi-product initiatives on product specific performance. The Analytics Manager/Sr. Manager has a broad understanding of pharmaceutical data, including sales and claims data, and which source to leverage in order to answer business questions most effectively. He/she works with MA&S and Brand team colleagues to understand business objectives and to apply analytics for marketing projects. The Analytics Manager/Sr. Manager conducts critical analyses by integrating multiple data sources to provide an objective viewpoint and recommendations to the Commercial organization. He/she utilizes SAS and advanced statistical techniques to: MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Develop and implement standard ROI principles and analyses and present results to marketing teams (20%) 2. Develop and implement analyses for field force promotion, including customer segmentation, targeting, and promotional response measurements (20%) 3. Make recommendations to brands and other stakeholders on the effectiveness of different marketing tactics (10%) 4. Generalize approach to measuring common programs across the business unit (10%) 5. Establish and maintain data and approaches to measuring tactic interactions and cross-product impact (10%) 6. Partner effectively and collaborate with other MA&S colleagues to provide holistic analytical insight (10%) 7. Develop Marketing Mix models to optimize marketing spends. Create process for effective monitoring and decision making of marketing spends (10%) 8. Represent brand-specific MS approaches and customizations to the broader team to ensure consistency in MS across the portfolio; learn from others, and proactively share and seek out advice on approaches to complex MS situations (10%)
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| Jun 5, 2013 |
Senior Materials Analyst
Summary Responsible for producing innovative Biotherapeutic medicine by interfacing with production systems and controls in a cGMP manufacturing environment, maintaining areas of responsibility in a high state of inspection preparedness, managing the performance of both manual and semi - automated warehouse processes to support manufacturing unit operations, collaborating with the network to implement multi-site process improvement initiatives/CAPAs and executing department objectives to support strategic goals. Partners with the business to deliver business results focused on establishing and improving business processes to improve reliability, increase simplicity, and enable growth, while utilizing a DMAIC data-driven, problem solving methodology to deliver tangible business results. Responsible for business process analysis, design and optimization to enable the routine delivery of exceptional performance. Job Responsibilities Applies a complete understanding of theories and concepts from one's technical/professional discipline to independently address a broad range of difficult problems.May determine methods and procedures on new assignments. Essential ¿ Manage and resolve technical and compliance issues with Quality, Maintenance, Calibration & EH&S. ¿ Lead teams to execute internal/cross functional and network related projects that may include investigating, analyzing, formulating solutions, identifying improvement opportunities, documenting processes, training, process/system performance improvement and cascading results to management. ¿ Partnering with the customers, communicating/coordinating/bringing together key stakeholders, and delivering real value-add sustainable solutions. ¿ Act as SPOC for compliance or regulatory agency issues within the department ¿ Identify the technical, procedural and equipment issues that may compromise production and compliance, working closely with cross functional / network groups to identify and implement solutions. ¿ Implement and follow through on corrective and preventative actions for variances or regulatory observations. ¿ Represent the department in reviewing and approving all production related documentation requiring approval such as process validation protocols and final reports, planned and unplanned variance reports, documentation change requests, engineering and facility change requests, and validation protocols. ¿ Supports department to meet corporate goals and department objectives. ¿ Representing the department as the change agent. ¿ Deliver project goals on budget and on schedule. ¿ Make recommendations to Management based on business case and analyses. ¿ Lead decision making support and make recommendations regarding best options. ¿ Communicate proactively with stakeholders regarding progress, issues and plans for resolution. ¿ Develop and use project plans to coordinate participants and track and report progress. ¿ 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. ¿ Ability to identify problems, define problem statement clearly and accurately and apply structured and disciplined methodology to identify data-driven root causes. ¿ Innovative and effective in solution development, risk mitigation, and execution. ¿ Work collaboratively with network to implement multi-site process improvement/CAPAs to mitigate compliance related risks. ¿ Ensure that all operations are performed with 100% compliance to documentation cGMP standards. ¿ Ensure maintenance of a safe warehousing work environment that complies with company and state regulations. ¿ Submit reports and compile data for trending and identifying problem areas. ¿ Collaborate with other departments to address issues and meet deadlines. ¿ 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.
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| May 22, 2013 |
Learning Solutions Business Process Manager
The aim of this job is to support the global Business Process Owner / Head of CoE for the global Learning Solution to establish and maintain a global Learning Solution across the Roche organization, in particular in your area of responsibility. Located in South San Francisco, you provide consultation to the Business in the assigned regions and functions. You work with the local and functional Business Process Owners to ensure that the global processes and standards are embedded in the respective organizations. In this position, you support the End-to-End Lead in identifying were process and system improvements are required and scope the initiatives and projects. You are responsible for the delivery of assigned initiatives for your area and across the Roche world in collaboration with the CHRIS LSO servicing and support organizations. The main responsibilities are: - Stakeholder management and consultation to the business in the assigned regions and functions:
- North America
- Latin America
- Middle America
- NAM and LATAM Commercial Operations
- Pharma Manufacturing (PT)
- Diagnostics Manufacturing
- Act as single point of contact for the business, functional and local BPOs
- Gather needs and areas for continuous improvement based on input from the Business, and address those to the End-to-End Lead and global Business Process Owner / Head of CoE
- Balance local requirements for the assigned area with those of the global and group functions
- Execute the delivery of assigned initiatives (e.g. E2E) across all regions and functions in close collaboration with the CoE and business counterparts
- Liaise with the CHRIS LSO support and servicing organization on new requirements and on the delivery of initiatives
- Enforce the implementation of end-to-end processes locally and functionally (esp. where no dedicated local BPO exists)
- Provide input to global process documentation
- Support change management
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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