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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Sr. Finance Manager – Pharma Finance Development (PFD), South San Francisco

Description:

The Pharma Finance Development group has ~ 45 people in multiple locations around the globe.  It is a cross-functional, cross-cultural group that supports the Roche Product Development organization.  This role is based in South San Francisco and reports directly to the Director of SSF Pharma Finance Development. 

The Senior Finance Manager is responsible for providing financial management and decision support to the Product Development organization. 

Major Responsibilities:
•   Provide local financial controlling support to several functions within Product Development (Biometrics, Portfolio Management, Global Medical Affairs, Quality)
•   Provide global controlling support in collaboration with global functional controller for Biometrics
•   Act as internal consultant by providing financial consultation and guidance to business partners as needed;  support business in understanding state of finances and actions required to achieve business objectives
•   Provide support for all budgets & forecasts for respective local and global functions supported throughout the year
•   Prepare and present monthly financial results to functional leadership
•   Participate and drive key strategic projects for PFD in support of Product Development
      o Provide strategic financial analytical support that both measures and drives efficiencies within the Development organization and improves decision making
      o Present analysis to PFDLT and the PDLT sub-functions
•   Collaborate with Global Controllers, Life Cycle Controllers and Global Development Heads on cross-functional projects and to ensure Product Developments meets its business objectives

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The Senior Finance Business Partner will support senior leaders in Technical Regulatory and Quality and Compliance (RQC).  Quality & Compliance, the broadest Functional Unit of the PT network, spans the Biologics, Small Molecule and Contract Manufacturing Operating Units.  As a business partner, you will contribute a business perspective as a member of the leadership teams and drive the planning, reporting and ad hoc financial analyses to support each of these leaders and their teams.  This position is focused on global controlling but has significant local controlling responsibilities, too.  The successful candidate will be seen by his/her business partners as a thought leader in financial issues and a “go to” person for financial / business advice. 

This position, based in South San Francisco, will report to the Head of Finance, Quality & Compliance and Technical Regulatory, located in Basel, Switzerland.

MAJOR RESPONSIBLITIES 
• As a contributing member of numerous leadership teams, provide business partner support to South San Francisco based Technical Regulatory and Quality & Compliance leaders and their respective global leadership teams. 
• Partner with RQC leadership to understand and seek new business drivers and key operational issues; actively identify tactical and strategic opportunities; contribute to the development of appropriate financial and performance metrics; recommend decision frameworks and present to senior management.
• Lead RQC global functions’ planning and forecasting exercises.
• Provide accurate and timely monthly management reporting.
• Provide decision-support analysis to management on projects and initiatives.  Leverage technical financial knowledge and available data to ensure analyses are well founded and thorough.
• Develop logic, models and presentation material for demonstrating/communicating value proposition for services provided by Regulatory, Quality & Compliance evaluating business need and significant changes within PT and Roche.
• Work closely with Accounting and Global FMT resources to ensure that RQC global functions’ financial and accounting data are accurate and aligned with principles governing technical operations including GAAP and IFRS (FGAR).
• Work with Capital Planning to ensure RQC needs are communicated and included in the Capital budget, forecast and business plan exercises.

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We are recruiting for the position of Service Provider Strategy Lead to join our international Product Development Quality Assurance (PDQA) team.

Reporting to the Team Lead for Service Provider QA Strategy the ideal candidate will be responsible for the design and implementation of the Service Provider risk management and audit strategy across the GLP, GCP, GPVP areas. The role works in partnership with Procurement/Outsourcing Functions and the PDQA GLP, GCP, PV Strategy Leads to ensure that Risk Assessments are maintained across the inventory of Service Providers engaged globally (gRED, pRED, PD, GPS/gMED) and at Affiliate Level. 

 

This role monitors activities outsourced to Service Providers through periodic risk assessment, risk-based routine audits and provides ongoing support to mitigating actions. It also provides actionable data to Senior Procurement/Outsourcing functional management based on analysis of data (audit/inspection/risk) and identification of trends.

The ability to influence business partners in the area of service provider risk and quality management is essential to proactively identify and address issues with the skill to ensure that service provider quality issues are addressed in a timely manner and that the relevant management functions in the organizations are kept informed.
Key responsibilities and tasks:

• Design and implement the PDQA Service Provider risk-based strategy for risk management and audit activities
• Define/maintain the “audit/risk universe” of Service Providers based on input from Procurement/Outsourcing functions and PDQA GxP Strategy Leads
• Partner closely with the GxP Strategy Leads, Procurement/Outsourcing Functions to ensure that risk assessments are maintained for Service Providers to determine which audits will be conducted and where risk mitigation activities should occur. 
• Develop and implement a GxP risk based strategy to deliver an audit program and quality oversight model for service providers within service category areas. 
• Assess specific risk areas on an on-going basis, communicate to PDQA senior leadership and propose modifications to PDQA strategy where necessary 
• Develop and maintain risk assessment tools 
• Assess data/metrics from audits, inspections and risk management activities for compliance trends and risks 
• Develop communication tools (reports/dashboards) for audit and inspection metrics and trends
• Escalate significant compliance issues to PDQA Management
• Represent QA on Service Provider sourcing initiatives and Strategic Alliance or Category governance teams, participating in Service Provider due diligence visits where appropriate.
• Support regulatory authority GCP inspections at service providers.
• May lead or participate in GCP audits at service providers
• Provide leadership and direction to PDQ/PDQA and our customers/stakeholders on GxP related activities/issues related to Service Providers  
• Establish strong partnership/relationship with key stakeholders in Procurement and Outsourcing functions
• Review and provide feedback on service category area risk mitigation plans/CAPAs
• Provide quality leadership on complex issues (i.e., CHD) to Procurement/Outsourcing functions and PDQA staff
• Represent QA on Service Provider Strategic Alliance or Category Governance teams.
• Contribute to the development and execution of PDQA goals and initiatives
• Participate in or lead departmental or cross-functional compliance projects and initiatives as assigned
• Assists and/or contributes to the development and/or revision of PDQA SOPs, guidelines and tools
• Maintains knowledge of GLP, GCP, PV regulations and internal policies and SOPs  
• Maintains highest level of awareness and expertise in international GxP/PV regulatory requirements, guidelines, and policies, and applicable Roche/Service provider SOPs and project-specific procedures. 

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The Manager / Senior Manager will support the late stage PPP team as itdelivers on a range of projects in support the late stage oncology portfolio.  Key activities forwhich PPP is responsible include:

• Portfolio Management and Reporting
• LifeCycle Team, Planning, Governance and Decision Support
• Strategic Projects at the TA Level and Cross-Portfolio
• Governance / Support for Late Stage Portfolio Committee

 

The role requires ability to providestrategic, analytical and systems support to late stage teams, TA heads, andother stakeholders in the Roche organization.

 

Responsibilities

Representative responsibilities associatedwith the role are detailed below:

 

• Portfolio Management and Reporting
• Participate on multiple lifecycle teams and ensure that portfolio reflects ongoing investments in programs
• Prepare quarterly reports on progress of portfolio and implications (incl. strategic context) for senior managers
• LifeCycle Team, Planning, Governance and Decision Support
• Consult with lifecycle teams to provide decision analysis and other analytic and strategic support
• Support development of business cases for all investments/changes, including valuations
• Facilitate annual prioritization, goal setting, lifecycle planning and business planning processes
• Advise teams on internal governance processes associated with changes/new investments
• Strategic Projects at the TA Level and Cross-Portfolio
• Support development of molecule, pathway and disease area strategies
• Frame portfolio issues and conduct gap analyses to enable management to make informed and timely decisions, including corporate goal setting and portfolio optimization
• Facilitate TA level opportunity prioritization and strategic context
• Support partnering opportunities at the TA level
• Governance / Support for Late Stage Portfolio Committee
• Work with development teams to ensure that decisions go through appropriate governance
• Advise teams and stakeholders to ensure decisions are aligned with portfolio priorities

 

Job Skills and Expectations

- A strong understanding ofpharmaceutical/biotech landscape, R&D trends, business strategy and marketsin major disease areas
- Demonstrated success in working with biotech or Pharma management and teamsin Research, Development and Commercial functions
- The ability to build cross-functional partnerships and influence withoutauthority
- Strong analytic skills and complex problem solving ability
- The ability to draw conclusions from analytics, articulate the key findingsto management and teams
- Ability to lead and facilitate cross functional teams

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The successful candidate will be a key member of the Cross-Portfolio Analysis & Communications (CPAC) team within PPP/Pharma Portfolio Management. The CPAC team provides management with late stage and cross-portfolio information that enables a shared understanding of the portfolio, and robust analytics that offer unique insights on Roche’s direction, strategic alternatives, and ultimately contribute to effective corporate decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Representative responsibilities associated with the role are detailed below:
• Develop analytics around portfolio spend, future portfolio projections and “what if” scenarios
• Assess Roche’s performance versus competitors across various R&D-related metrics
• Provide guidance to, and participate in, cross-functional initiatives on R&D productivity, cost and valuation metrics, and long-range planning
• Participate in preparation of quarterly reports for senior management on progress of portfolio and implications

Job Skills and Expectations

• A strong understanding of pharmaceutical/biotech industry, drug development trends, and business strategy
• Financial acumen and understanding of commercial and development forecasting methodologies
• The ability to analyze and draw conclusions out of large, complex data sets and articulate the key findings to management and functional leaders
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Innovative mindset and comfort with ambiguity
• The ability to build cross-functional partnerships and engage in (and at time lead) cross-functional initiatives
• A desire to make a difference and commitment and drive to see things through

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Essential
• Responsible for training staff members and employees in the areas of cGMP Training, technical skills, safety, Performance and Best Practices. Responsible for Training Logistics and the Strategic development of organization's technical capability .
• Manages internal technical and compliance issues.
• Manages internal review of all training programs, policies, and practices to ensure compliance
• Coaches the management team to develop and implement viable operational processes that are robust and scalable.
• Ensures training and performance improvement programs are effective and utilizes constrained resources efficiently.
• Prepares and is proactive in overseeing compliance internally to ensure compliance with FDA and EU regulations.
• Oversees GMP training records and inspection preparation efforts, represents training as a quality system to regulatory agencies.
• Remains current in industry and sector best practices and approaches.
• Provides input and oversight of the budget for TrainingiInstructional design programs and third party delivery of training programs.
• Assists in selecting and overseeing the work of training consultants, contractors, and vendors
• Promotes a safety culture that support continuous improvement in the EHS management system through active communication and functional area participation in site safety teams ensuring the safe and efficient operation of assigned functional areas and activities. Fosters a positive safety culture in which no one gets hurt....

Position Summary:

Provide Project and Program Management for IT business solutions that have significant impact to the enterprise in North America ERP Demand to Supply, Manage Finance, and Order to Cash solutions.

The position will work closely with the North American ERP organization to plan, manage and deliver process and system initiatives. As a senior project manager this individual will lead the deployment of SAP systems and processes across Pharma in the North American region. Responsibilities include future SAP site implementations, enhancements, functional transformation projects and infrastructure related projects.

This position provides expertise needed to effectively implement projects and continuously improve processes. This individual will also partner with business project managers while working with the Pharma IT organization to drive requirements and successfully complete projects.

The purpose of the department is to a) provide IT services for the NA regional ERP solutions, b) deliver enhancements and projects for the regional ERP solutions, c) ensure the services are delivered to established customer SLAs, and d) provide a local/regional presence for the ERP IT group.

2-3 most important contributions of this department

Understand the local and regional business needs for the ERP solutions. 
Deliver operational services for the regional and local Demand to Supply, Manage Finance, and Order to Cash solutions.
Deliver enhancements and projects for the Regional Demand to Supply, Manage Finance, and Order to Cash solutions.

Main customers are the regional/local Finance group, regional/local Tech Ops group,  Local Order to Cash group.

Main PI collaborations are with ERP Architecture, global ERP Solution Owners, Business Project managers, IT Application Technical Leads,  AE&O.

Major Responsibilities:

• Developing work plans, managing deadlines and coordination of project team and sub-team activities
• Estimating project skill requirements, and then working with resource deployment managers to identify appropriate resources and manage their integration into the team
• Defining and agreeing on deliverables , risk management and milestones
• Setting and controlling scope
• Communicating status and vision to client management and stakeholders
• Create a collaborative environment which promotes communication across the organization, at all levels: including but not limited to the Steering Committee, Enterprise Architecture, Departmental Managers and Information Technology.
• Provides overall team management, including regular evaluations
• Prepares and delivers executive presentations and facilitates workshops/meetings.
• Ensures procurement and sourcing procedures are followed.
• Provides Functional Manager with feedback on team member performance.

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Senior Project Manager – IT

The Senior IT Project Management position will be responsible for leading the delivery of technology projects in support of US Commercial Operations. The Senior IT Project Manager is accountable for the successful delivery of technical solutions through effective planning and execution throughout all phases of our project management methodology. The Senior IT Project Manager will be responsible for managing assigned resources, effectively tracking budgets and financial forecasts, creating and tracking detailed project plans, effectively leading and facilitating project meetings as well as proactively controlling project scope, risks and issues. This position is expected to provide timely status reports to all stakeholders and escalate issues to the appropriate management level. The Senior IT Project Manager will be accountable for all projects in the Commercial Compliance Solutions portfolio, either through direct management of projects or by sourcing and overseeing contract Project Managers. 

Duties:

* Define, plan, and direct the execution of a broad range of technical projects, while balancing the competing demands of scope, time, cost, quality, resources, and risk

* Identify, acquire, and lead multifunctional project teams

* Manage a portfolio of projects, in addition to individual projects assigned to the position

* Ensure project objectives/requirements are clear and agreed to by all stakeholders

* Manage relationships with various technology and business communities to achieve 

project objectives

* Facilitate project management activities across the entire project management methodology

* Establishes and maintains effective communication for assigned projects and with dependent projects

* Ensure successful and timely completion of deliverables

* Track progress against baseline schedule

* Plan, baseline and control costs to ensure projects are completed within approved budget

* Identify and apply systematic quality activities to ensure that projects employ all 

processes needed to meet Computer System Validation directives

* Suggest improvements where necessary / appropriate to improve operational efficiencies

* Conduct risk management planning, identification, analysis and monitoring on projects

* Formulate risk mitigation strategies and recommend solutions

* Manage the processes required to ensure timely and appropriate generation, collection, distribution, storage, retrieval, and ultimate disposition of project information and documentation necessary for successful communications across all stakeholders and any required updates to living system documents for validated systems

* Other duties as assigned

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Job Duties/Responsibilities:

 

• Perform microbiological, biochemical and analytical lot testing of raw materials, E. coli and mammalian cell banks, commercial and clinical fermentation, purification, and final product samples according to GMPs.
• Review data and assess against established acceptance criteria. 
• Evaluate data to identify trends and/or establish limits. 
• Identify gaps in and potential improvements to systems and procedures. 
• Perform equipment qualification and or maintenance. 
• Prepare and maintain standards, controls, stocks, and cultures per established procedures. 
• Assure and apply GMP throughout all operations. 
• Coordinate with customers to support multi-site operational activities. 
• Present analytical procedures and results during internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Participate in and/or lead projects and process improvements. 
• Perform other duties as requested by managers to support Quality activities. 
• Works to meet schedules, timelines and deadlines. 
• Meets scheduled performance of 95% on time.

 

Technical Duties/Responsibilities

 

• Write technical protocols and reports under limited supervision. 
• Identify and propose resolutions for study or project deviations. 
• Provide input to and participate in assay transfer and assay validation.
• Perform technical review of data derived from complex tests. 
• With limited supervision, design and execute quality investigations and CAPA (corrective actions preventive actions) initiatives as needed. 
• Identify, troubleshoot, and propose resolution to technical problems. 
• Identify and propose resolution for discrepancies. 

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In the position of Senior Regulatory Product Manager in Technical Regulatory Affairs, you will be accountable for the preparation of regulatory submissions and strategies supporting the product’s lifecycle and business needs.  This role within Pharma Technical Regulatory is focused on the development of strategies supporting biologic marketed products.  The successful candidate must have demonstrated leadership capabilities, a proven ability to work cross-functionally, and recognized strengths in collaboration, teamwork and communication.  He/She will be tasked to navigate and lead the preparation of complex global regulatory strategies with support from global team members representing both technical regulatory and various cross-functional representatives. The successful candidate must have an ability to develop and drive innovative solutions to complex regulatory strategies while maintaining compliance with regulations.  With a focus on biologics marketed products, he/she will also be required to provide regulatory support for relevant quality systems such as change control, discrepancy management, and inspection management.  Additionally, he/she will support departmental business processes to document and improve best practices and work efficiencies.

He/she will be responsible for leading a team that delivers timely compilation and of all necessary documentation for regulatory submissions to support technical content of regulatory submissions. He/she will ensure quality; content and format of regulatory submissions comply with applicable regulations and guidelines governing the development, licensure and marketing of drugs and/or biologics.

The Regulatory Senior Manager must maintain a high level of professionalism,
efficiency, and follow-through as the primary regulatory liaison for the assigned site/product. The successful candidate will demonstrate effective problem solving, strong understanding of CMC regulatory, excellent interpersonal/collaboration skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Must have a proven ability to communicate effectively in both a written and verbal format. Have a demonstrated ability to work both independently or collaboratively in a team structure, including a proven ability to work well under pressure.  The incumbent will be skilled to lead communications with FDA and other regulatory agencies to facilitate review and approval of submissions....

TheImmunology, Tissue Growth and Repair Diagnostic Discovery Department is seekinga motivated, interactive and flexible Senior Research Associate to perform researchrelated to biomarker discovery and analysis in infectious diseases. 

Theposition will report to a Scientist lead for the Department's new program inInfectious Disease and Host-Pathogen responses. The successful candidate willimplement a variety of in vitro and in vivo molecular, proteomic and cellulartechniques to elucidate disease pathways and identify relevant biomarkers, andwill be expected to make intellectual as well as technical contributions to theteam. Responsibilities: Perform wet lab experiments, generate and analyze dataand communicate findings and interpretations relevant to the Department'smission to identify predictive and prognostic biomarkers for therapeuticResearch and Development programs. Specific responsibilities will include:performing exploratory disease-oriented research utilizing samples & datafrom human infectious disease cohorts, processing and analyzing clinical trialsamples, data analysis and presentation, and contributing to experimentaldesign/planning.

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Solution Architect – Regulatory

 

The Regulatory team is looking for a highly skilled Solution Architect, able to deal with the multicultural team. We are looking for an outgoing and open minded individual with high communication and presentation skills.

 

The Position

 

The Regulatory Information Management (RIM) Solution Architect is responsible for the architecture of our RIM systems including Global Product Registration System (GPRS), Product Information Dissemination (PID), Q&A, XEVMPD, Protocol Reporting System (PRS) and RADAR, as well as a key contributor to develop these systems to a state where they fulfill the current business needs and are well prepared to meet future demands. 

 

The main responsibilities are:

• Working in a multinational team of employees
• Oversee the technical solutions
• Document the as-is architecture
• Develop the future-state architecture
• Develop a roadmap for the systems
• Support the ongoing projects and design solutions on the existing platform
• Providing guidance in area of expertise to Project Managers and Technical Leads

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Sr./Training Manager - Medical Affairs / Thought Leader Services

The position of the Sr./Training Manager - Medical Affairs / Thought Leader Services will be accountable for planning, developing, facilitating, and evaluating training education programs for the Medical Partners Team which serves both U.S. Medical Affairs (gMed) and the Thought Leader Services-Commercial Compliance Operations (TLS-CCO) group. The focus of the work is to design, develop, and deliver high-quality and high-impact learning products, programs, and services that provide the functional knowledge needed by our partner clients to achieve a high level of performance in their jobs.

Major Responsibilities
* Design, develop, analyze, and evaluate training strategy and solutions, including interactive instructor-led courses, self-instruction, online learning, job aids, and other performance-based solutions
* Facilitate and deliver training courses, as needed
* Market programs to ensure awareness and proper utilization, develop and execute internal communications plans
* Edit training materials for formatting, flow, readability, and educational effectiveness
* Create metrics and assess impact of training programs
* Provide Onboarding to new employees, orienting them to the gMed and TLS-CCO organizations, functions, and roles as appropriate
* Develop a deep understanding of critical cross-functional training needs
* Collaborate with Commercial Training & Development (CT&D), gMed, and TLS-CCO decision makers to identify and engage appropriate stakeholders to achieve project objectives
*Able to build strong partnerships internal to the team, to CT&D colleagues, and external to the partner client groups
* Partner with departments, subject matter experts, and key stakeholders to identify training needs and develop/improve functional area training solutions, focusing on performance-based activities and tools
* Track and report project progress via a variety of communication vehicles including PowerPoint presentations, and print and electronic media
* Lead or participate in projects designed to improve training and learning throughout Commercial, applying standards, performing needs assessments and evaluations, as appropriate
* Identify external vendors and internal resources for training programs and consolidate purchasing of training resources, where applicable, to ensure maximum discounts
* Participate in project teams and committees, as appropriate
* Continuously improve learning and development experiences by integrating new concepts, methods, approaches, technologies, and content

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Note: This position is posted as E3/E4 depending on skills and experience.

 

 

The job takes place in an office environment and requires computer use >4 h/day, prolonged sitting, and repetitive motion (keyboarding, mousing, etc.). Occasionally job requires lab investigation and potential exposure to a number of chemicals, including but not limited to: acetonitrile, chlorine, acids and bases, biologic toxins, microorganisms and potent compounds.

 

 

Main Purpose of the Position:

·         Provide commercial and clinical product support to ensure highest level of compliance, uninterrupted supply to patient, and continuous improvement in business processes and methods.

·         Represent Quality Control in Product Quality Teams

·         Draft Annual Product Quality Report and Annual Trend Report

·         Ensure Quality Control is ready to execute commercial & clinical manufacturing campaigns

·         Ensure effective corrective and preventive actions are systematically identified, analyzed, implemented and documented to prevent recurring problems and improve product and process quality.

·         Perform tasks and work to achieve company goals and organizational objectives.

 

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

 

• Apply extensive theoretical and cross-functional expertise in the context of company objectives to independently address complex problems
• Subject matter expert in test methodology, systems, or operational process
• Review data and assess against established acceptance criteria
• Perform technical review of data derived from complex tests, including those outside their primary area of expertise
• Evaluate data to identify trends and/or establish limits
• Identify and resolve discrepancies. Design and execute quality investigations and CAPA (corrective actions preventive actions) initiatives as needed
• Review and approve technical / investigation reports.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and solve technical problems.
• Independently identify and lead process improvements and develop resolution of complex gaps.
• Provide input to and oversight for assay transfer and assay validation
• Act as a subject matter expert for equipment qualification and maintenance requirements, as assigned.
• Assure and apply cGMP throughout operations
• Design, develop, and/or approve training material. Receive and provide training as necessary.
• Lead collaborations to support complex and/or multi-site projects
• Serve as subject matter expert in internal and external audits and regulatory inspections
• Write protocols, procedures and reports
• Meets scheduled performance of 95% on time.
• Perform other duties as requested by managers to support Quality activities.
• Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters.
• Represents organization as a prime contact on initiatives and projects.
• May provide guidance and coordinate work activities of other personnel.
• Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors, including inter-organizational impact.

 

Capabilities Identified for Success:

 

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

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Job Title: Senior Specialist (E4/5)

Department: PTQBQ Stability

Job Responsibilities:

·         Key contributor for developing consistent strategies for stability studies performed at different sites, CMOs and partners

·         Manage and monitor milestones and detail timelines for assigned commercial products to ensure the achievement of corporate goals and objectives while providing timely and transparent communication to the PMT subteams and other cross-functional teams.

·         Provide scientific rational for stability study design and propose changes for the Genentech Quality organization

·         Provide scientific and technical leadership in Inspection/ Audit situations, thinking critically and acting creatively while providing information quickly and accurately

·         Author and  provide scientific as well as technical representation of Stability in all stability relevant sections for Submissions, Regulatory Agency responses, APRs and ARs

·         Work closely with other Senior Specialists and senior management to develop strategy for long range operational and resource planning   

·         Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for stability questions related to assigned commercial products

 

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Job Description

The Senior Business Systems Analyst position will work in Medical Communications and is primarily responsible for but not limited to the following;

• 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
• Provides consultation to users in the area of business systems and processes
• Applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts related to requirements, data, usability and process analysis
• Facilitate strategic initiatives in Medical Communications/US Medical Affairs, as well as business partners across Roche/Genentech
• Conduct ongoing feasibility studies and gap-analysis for improvements through automation and/or business process changes
• Assist business function areas in understanding strategic problems, opportunities, and the big picture for the functions to make informed decisions to support the business long-term
• Propose strategic recommendations for process improvements and streamlining across the organization
• Articulate and communicate project portfolios alignment with overall business strategies to management and key stakeholders
• Assist management to report business health (success/achievements or areas requiring focus) 
• Liaise with IT to ensure accuracy and completeness in user requirements, functional requirements, technical specifications, process flow diagrams; may configure some system settings and/or options; also, partner with IT to drive implementation of technical solutions.
• 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

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Senior Business Systems Analyst 

The Senior Business Systems Analyst will be responsible for supporting Strategic Pricing and Contracting Management (SPCM) systems planning and business process support, including contract development, contract administration and government price reporting operations. This role supports alignment of business processes and systems to provide accurate business monitoring, analytics and operational excellence across SPCM Teams.

The Senior Business Systems Analyst will be responsible for providing leadership on system projects including data analysis, user requirement gathering and documentation, business process documentation, and impact and gap analysis. They will serve as the subject matter expert for contract development, contract administration and government price reporting business processes, and the Veritas applications.

The Senior Business Systems Analyst will need to develop an understanding of the complex data environment in order to enhance standard reports, perform analysis and develop ad hoc queries and reports. This position requires the ability to retrieve data from multiple environments, identify trends, perform analysis and make recommendations. They may also lead or participate in developing data management strategies (including MCCO IT initiatives such as with the Channel, Customer and Contracting Performance, C3PI Initiative) and implementing accurate infrastructure for robust and hight-accuracy analytics. The position also requires strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to collaborate with management and other functional groups within the Commercial organization. The data analysis will also support the SPCM Operational Excellence program that will be driven by existing and new metrics.

This position will be expected to have an up-to-date knowledge of the enterprise IT strategic direction and be able to influence IT system decisions that will be cost-effective, supportable and scalable. This will require strong leadership on projects and in the prioritization of the overall project portfolio, developing business cases and driving to maximize sIT ROI. This position reports to the Group Manager, Strategic Pricing and Contract Process and Technology.

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 Purpose: 

The Genentech Research and Early Development (gRED) Clinical Program Leader (CPL) position is accountable for operational strategy for assigned early development programs. The CPL is accountable for functional management including recruiting, building and maintaining a high quality gRED Clinical Operations organization. 

Primary Accountabilities and Responsibilities: 

Program Management Responsibilities: 

Through appropriate leadership, direction and operational expertise, lead the development and execution of operational strategies for multiple molecules/programs in Genentech’s early development portfolio: 

• Represent Clinical Operations on the Early Development Teams (i.e. Core, Development or Clinical Sub-Teams) 

• Develop program timelines and budgets and manage variance 

• Provide strategic, operational input to clinical development plan (CDP), target product profiles (TPP) and project plans 

• Lead the Clinical Operations team to ensure effective development, implementation and execution of all clinical trials within agreed timelines, resources and budget 

• Develop and present operational plan to management review bodies 

• Identify program risks and develop and implement mitigation strategies for assigned programs 

• Define the resourcing and outsourcing strategy for early development programs 

• May participate in Business Development assessments 

• Work collaboratively, effectively, and efficiently with all internal and external partners and stakeholders 

• Partner with Business Management to identify strategic business needs to support the clinical programs 

• Partner with late-stage development leaders to ensure strategic alignment on the CDP 

Functional Management Responsibilities: 

Identify, recruit, hire, and develop Clinical Operations staff, as well as oversee their work to ensure all department goals, deliverables, and objectives are met. Additionally, contribute to the Clinical Operations organization. These responsibilities include: 

• Manage Clinical Operations staff including development, coaching, mentoring, performance management, and succession planning 

• Ensure that employees are appropriately trained and comply with company and regulatory standards 

• Create a positive work environment by encouraging mutual respect, innovation and accountability 

• Resource projects to enable teams to meet deliverables 

• Create and maintain Clinical Operations as a ‘great place to work’ 

• Participate in and/or lead working groups and/or initiatives within the gRED organization or cross functionally as required 

• Partner with Process and Training Management (PTM) to optimize and continually improve processes; to create and maintain role definitions and standards; and to develop role-based competency and training programs 

• Create an environment supporting innovation and smart risk to help the department continuously evolve, improve and excel *LI-EK1

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Summary:    

 

This position serves as an important conduit within the broader organization to ensure a culture of compliance through well-thought out, actionable, aligned and achievable compliance related processes. Given the nature of the group's work, incumbent will communicate and interface with a host of internal cross-functional partners, both within gRED and other Roche functions; identifying key performance indicators, areas for improvement and ensuring compliance with current regulatory policy, legislation and guidance. The Quality Specialist will actively contribute to the development and implementation of Standard Operating Process / Procedures, tools, and templates for application in clinical research and provide and interpretative guidance of such within Clinical Operations and the broader gRED community. 

This is achieved through:

• Proactively identify and manage changes in controlled processes and procedures as the organization evolves, industry practices change and/or regulations change to assure high quality standards with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and Roche policies.  

• Working collaboratively with all internal and external business partners and key stakeholders to assess clinical business systems and processes and provide input on any unique business requirements utilizing strong interpersonal, influencing, and negotiating skills.

• Identifying and anticipating potential problems impacting the ability to meet business goals; developing and implementing methods of improvement and resolution in a pragmatic and effective manner.

• Staying abreast of relevant laws and regulations that affect organizational quality and ability to remain in a state of regulatory compliance 

• Proactively communicating and educating others regarding such laws and regulations

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with other departments interacting with Global & Regional functions including, but not limited to: Drug Safety, Quality Assurance/ Risk Management, PD Clinical Operations, Healthcare Law, Corporate Group & Risk Advisory, Medical Affairs to ensure appropriate cross-functional SOPs, Policies or Work Instructions are in place. 

• Facilitate SME involvement and partner with global and cross functional teams in the development, review and implementation new/updated controlled documents (Policy/SOP)

• Serve as a key contact for communicating controlled document and policy changes within/across the gRED organization 

• Provide direction, and guidance to study teams to address quality issues, concerns and or potential regulatory compliance risks       

• Participate in the development and execution of GCP, SOP or Policy related training 

• Provide support and guidance during and following internal audits and external regulatory inspections (as required).

• Provide consultative guidance on business initiatives involving new systems, processes, procedures, regulations and innovative tools for use in clinical research activities.

• Facilitate the process of continuous process improvement and support internal and global cross functional initiatives by analyzing “to be” processes; forms, templates and related process documents to ensure alignment, accuracy, and adherence to relevant internal/country/local legal and regulatory requirements.

 

• Liaise with internal stakeholders and global quality partners to ensure strategic quality risk assessments are completed and provide oversight to gRED management and personnel on contracted service providers to ensure services meet business needs (quality deliverables and alignment to regulatory requirements)

• In partnership PD Quality, identify, interpret, and disseminate quality and compliance related trends, expectations and compliance requirements to leadership and respective governance bodies. 

• Challenge inefficient processes and leverage compliance and maintain highest levels of awareness, expertise in international GxP regulatory requirements, and project-specific procedures applicable to the clinical trial methodology

• Serve as consultant to management and internal/external spokesperson for the organization on matters pertaining to its policies, quality plans, objectives and business goals

• Provide regular u...