The Scientist will be a member of the Protein Analytical Chemistry Validation Department (PAC-V). PAC-V is one of the seven departments that comprise Analytical Development and Quality Control  (ADQC) organization within Process Research and Development.

PAC-V  is responsible for the validation life cycle of quality control methods (covering a wide array of techniques) until established as part of a commercial control system. PAC-V is responsible for both the development and execution of the strategies. The candidate will provide practical guidance and expertise to ensure the appropriate and timely progression of acceptable validation activities across the Protein Analytical Chemistry Department.

The candidate must have in depth scientific knowledge and hands-on experience in the development, robustness testing, and validation of analytical methods, covering a wide array of analytical techniques such as HPLC, CE, MS, and wet-chemistry. He or she will be involved to ensure the proper and timely execution of all aspects of the life cycle clinical analytical methods across Genentech's clinical product portfolio and testing sites (including CMOs and partners).

Additionally, the candidate is expected to be a key player in Genentech's business process for continuous innovation to identify, evaluate, and implement novel and viable state of the art analytical technologies for QC testing. The candidate is also expected to represent PAC-V in cross functional teams. The position involves a multitude of interactions within a global matrix organization, excellent communication and presentation skills are essential.

The job responsibility within the ADQC--Biological Technologies Testing Group is to perform cell-based and immunochemical/biological assays in support of process development, stability, and lot release testing with established procedures in a GMP environment.  Role includes reviewing assay packets and releasing assay data as well as prepare assay reagents, generate computer results, monitor assay quality, use of LIMS, maintain the lab via Lean tools such as 5S and EHS safety practices.  Expectations include lab maintenance and project support/equipment qualification/computer systems/document management as needed.

Reportingto the Vice President – SSF  Production, the Director of Technology willbe responsible for manufacturing science, validation, automation, recipe anddocument development and engineering functions in direct support of production.

*Provide support to operations departments in make, assess, release activities;plan and execute process related capital projects within the plant incollaboration with Corporate Engineering; work closely with GlobalManufacturing Sciences and Technology (MSAT), Process R&D, RegulatoryAffairs and Quality, representing the plant on technology transfers, regulatoryagency inspections and other issues and projects; foster innovation intechnologies, processes and systems as part of continuous improvement and cGMPefforts.
* Ensure goals, priorities, budgets and strategic plan are appropriatelyestablished and aligned.
* Ensure proper resources are available (people, materials, equipment,facilities, processes) to meet current and future goals.
* Ensure an uninterrupted supply of product in the near- and long-term.
* Ensure systems are in place to successfully complete regulatory inspections.
* Plan & manage to continuously improve safety, quality, reliability andefficiency.
* Actively promote and lead Continuous Process Improvement (CPI), Root CauseAnalysis (RCA), and risk assessment tools such as FMEA.
* Ensure qualified staff are hired, trained, developed, and recognized.
* Develop, review and approve GMP documentation and regulatory submissions.
* Work in partnership with other Genentech staff to develop and championpolicies, best practices, decisions and strategic plans.
* The incumbent will be responsible for directing, managing, and orchestratingTechnology functions within the South San Francisco Drug Substance and DrugProduct manufacturing facilities utilizing CHO and Bacterial production systems,and liquid and lyo fill lines to make commercial and clinical product.  

• Provide support for specific projects in the neuroscience and immunology indications using in vitro electrophysiological techniques as well as standard medium and high-throughput biochemical and cell-based assay technologies.
• Develop, optimize and validate protocols for ligand and voltage-gated ion channel targets to execute ultra-high throughput screening campaigns and evaluate the structure-activity relationships (SAR) and mechanism-of-action of small molecules in the context of multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Provide scientific guidance to the prosecution of ion channel small molecule targets, including assay development, assay cascades, and counterscreening strategies.
• Leadership in employment or development of new technologies, including medium throughput electrophysiology equipment
• Collaborate closely with our medicinal chemists, in vivo pharmacologists, and therapeutic area biology experts.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a focused team of direct reports, including junior PhD level scientist(s) as well as highly experienced Senior Research Associates.

A position is available in the Protein Analytical Chemistry department for a Scientist with relevant analytical skills related to the biopharmaceutical industry. The candidate must have strong knowledge and hands-on experience in analytical characterization of recombinant therapeutic proteins, development and validation of quality control methods, and application of emerging analytical technologies. The candidate should have experience in or be highly familiar with the development of analytical methods covering a wide array of techniques such as HPLC, capillary electrophoresis (CE) and mass spectrometry. The Scientist will design and execute analytical characterization studies to identify critical quality attributes and enable a commercial control system for a late stage product. A strong understanding and knowledge in analytical control strategy development and cGMP is highly desirable.

The Protein Analytical Chemistry department is part of Genentech's Pharma Technical Development Biologics organization and is responsible for method development and detailed structural characterization of recombinant proteins to support the clinical and commercial biotechnology product portfolio.

Summary of Position:

The Clinical Safety Associate I (CSA I) assists in the clinical processing of adverse event (AE) information received by US Pharmacovigilance (USPV).  Responsibilities are performed under the direction of the USPV Manager. 

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of safety concepts, per ICH and FDA guidelines per drug safety reporting requirements.
• Performs a review of ancillary documentation accompanying ICSR reports and identifies pertinent clinical information for incorporation into the case narrative.
• Performs Data Capture and Quality Review for all molecules and serves as a back up for additional projects.
• Identifies and initiates requests for case follow up for clinical trials and post marketing adverse events.
• Works with Submissions Team Responsible to properly identify US regulatory reporting requirements.
• Demonstrates a general understanding of appropriate labeling documents for assigned project(s).
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of safety exchange agreements (if applicable).
• Participates on Study Management Teams (as applicable)
• Assists in the development of drug safety presentation for investigator meeting presentations.
• Assists in clinical trial reconciliation process (as applicable).
• Organizes work load to ensure compliance with regulatory timelines for ICSR reporting.
• Ensures departmental workflow processes and timelines are followed. 

Competencies Identified for Success:

• Works effectively as a team member and promotes collaboration
• Demonstrates initiative and accountability
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to adapt to change
• Confident decision maker

• Development of new in vivo models of autoimmune, inflammatory, and infectious diseases that reproduce significant aspects of human pathophysiology, as reflected, in part, by response to human standard of care therapeutics or their surrogates.
• Generation of new assays in preclinical species to ascertain and understand PKPD relationships of specific new molecular entities (NME), as well for the performance of efficacy experiments with NMEs in appropriate models.
• Interaction with discovery laboratories in which the NMEs are generated in order to design and execute appropriate experiments to characterize the NMEs and their effects, as well as to develop technologies required for the pursuit of the scientific objectives of the discovery laboratories and of Translational Immunology.
• Translational Immunology representation on NME teams. These roles will be performed both in his/her own laboratory and by oversight of three additional laboratories.

(External Quality, Commercial Drug Substance)

Sr. Technical Manager, Tech Transfer – Biologic Drug Substances (SSF)

Main Purpose of the Position: 

* Provide Quality oversight for Roche and Genentech products manufactured at Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) to ensure compliance with cGMP regulations and Roche/Genentech standards. 

* Serve as the Quality single point of contact for designated CMO(s) and participate as a key member of Drug Substance (DS) CMO governance teams to support site selection, product technical transfers and on-going external commercial site management.

Responsibilities:

* Participate in site selection and product technical transfer activities at CMOs, such as due diligence audits and GMP readiness activities.

* Manage all required activities to support release of commercial product including approval of master process documentation, batch record review, resolution of investigations, and assessment of change controls. 

* Develop, negotiate and maintain CMO cGMP quality agreements and ensure compliance with agreements.

* Develop/maintain quality risk management plans; utilize risk management tools to identify and mitigate CMO quality and compliance risks, ensuring CMO sites are in a state of continuous inspection readiness.

* Participate in regulatory inspections and cGMP compliance audits, collaborating with CMOs to ensure on time closure of associated CAPAs.  Support regulatory filings for products manufactured at CMOs.

* Support creation of Annual Product Reviews, product complaint investigations, and other quality functions as required.

* Establish CMO goals/metrics and monitor and report progress. Lead or participate in CMO or cross-functional process & quality improvements projects.

Regulatory Program Management is part of the broader PDR organization that interprets the needs of worldwide health authorities and provides regulatory intelligence necessary to generate and present information that meets the needs of health authorities, patients, purchasers and prescribers for Roche’s global Pharma Medicines Division, which includes all therapeutic areas and all phases of product development from early development to post-marketing. PDR is responsible for the timely submission of applications to health authorities for approval of new products and line extensions. PDR is committed to regulatory strategies that are the most innovative, ethical, and influential in the industry. Like others in Regulatory Program Management, Program Directors are assigned their responsibilities by therapeutic area, and are assigned projects for different product development phases, as business needs dictate. Regulatory Program Management Program Directors provide regulatory leadership for one or more regional or global development projects. Regulatory Program Management Program Directors are responsible for the development and implementation of regulatory strategies to facilitate the development and approval of Roche medicines for human use. Program Directors are expected to lead more complex projects and represent PDR to cross-functional teams and groups with increased independence. Regulatory Program Management Program Directors are responsible for working cross-functionally and coordinating regulatory-related activities across PDR functions and with other internal partners.  Regulatory Program Management Program Directors serve as the principal interface with primary reviewers from health authorities and for other interactions with relevant regulatory-related external parties; managing the strategies for and execution of these interactions.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Continues to expand his/her knowledge base of laws, regulations and guidelines governing the development, licensure and marketing of drugs and biologics.  Briefs teams and management, as appropriate
• Obtains and applies in-depth knowledge of Roche and regulatory guidelines, procedures and best practices
• Provides regulatory expertise and leadership to site, regional or global cross-functional teams and other groups
• Stays abreast of therapeutic area product development and other related business strategies and plans 
• Serves as the primary PDR representative on one or more regional or global projects at any one point in time; typically complex projects
• Analyzes data, the regulatory environment and business objectives to recommend priorities
• Leads teams in developing, implementing and delivering the cross-functional regulatory strategy for each project or related assignment.  Plays a lead role in helping ensure effective balance of time, cost, quality and risk so that regulatory strategies meet the needs of patients, prescribers, payers, regulators and Roche
• Plays a key role in assuring business objectives are understood and taken into account during regulatory strategy development
• Identifies and aligns cross-functional regulatory resources necessary to execute the regulatory strategy for each project or related assignment
• Works with others to ensure timely and appropriate cross-functional alignment and appointment to RAFT for each assigned project
• Presents and obtains approvals for the cross-functional regulatory strategy to various teams, committees and senior management
• Serves as the site, regional or global principal interface with primary reviewers from regulatory authorities or for other regulatory-related interactions with other external parties. Establishes effective working relationships with regulatory authorities and directs regulatory interactions for internal site, regional and/or global teams
• Provides internal teams with direction on regulatory authority interactions
• Manages ongoing RAFT meetings. Including providing ongoing leadership of regulatory deliverables and guidance on compliance, timing and other relevant matters.  Manages RAFT resources
• Ensures cross-functional perspectives and expertise are incorporated into regulatory plans prior to decisions being made
• Manages decision-making and conflict resolution surrounding regulatory issues within cross-functional teams, including coordination between other business teams and RAFT team. Ensures appropriate escalation to team leaders or functional management, as necessary 
• Oversees, coordinates and provides a first-line of internal approvals for regulatory submissions and other relevant regulatory documentation
• Responsible to ensure all PDR deliverables associated with each project or other assignment are completed within defined timelines and meet...

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

Summary of Position:

The Compliance & Training associate reports directly to the Manager, Compliance & Training. This individual will work closely with the US Drug Safety staff to support all safety-related activities accountable to US Drug Safety.  In addition, interactions US Medical Affairs Compliance will also occur on an as-needed basis. 

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Training of vendors and other 3rd parties to drug safety reporting requirements
• Working with commercial organization to ensure monitoring of Genentech sponsored websites for adverse event reporting
• Oversight of US Drug Safety audit and inspection findings and CAPAs
• Oversight of US Drug Safety local procedures and controlled documents
• Management of US Pharmacovigilance & Safety Data Exchange agreements 
• Management of US Drug Safety global pharmacovigilance commitments
• Monitor IT issues
• Management of special projects
• Track US pharmacovigilance metrics
• Conduct vendor assessments for AE reporting compliance
• Interact, where applicable, with US Medical Affairs Compliance to address safety-related issues or concerns

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

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

The Global Project Manager II is accountable for:

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

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

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

The Advisor PEM advises and supports the Medical Unit Head of Operations. The Advisor PEM has the operational responsibility for the performance of assigned Medical Teams. This is a leadership role with responsibilities for providing input into design, development and execution of post-marketing activities; supporting medical teams in the mitigation of risks and the delivery of successful outcomes.  Advisor PEMs are assigned PEM responsibilities for multiple and/or complex or large-scale multiple molecules/products with potentially multiple indications. Advisor PEMs are also expected to take a leadership role in gMed initiatives, when needed, act as a substitute for his/her manager, assist his/her manager and others with on-boarding, training and coaching new PEMs, and if appropriate, have 1-2 direct reports.

Responsibilities:

The areas of major responsibility include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the designated Medical teams.

o Works closely with medical directors and other cross-functional partners /teams to support the development of short and long-term medical strategy, plans, tactics, budgets and other resource plans for multiple and/or large-scale or highly complex molecules

o Co-leads and facilitates all medical team planning and decision-making

o Identifying and initiating problem solving strategies when operational issues arise and escalates issues if unresolvable.

o Plays a lead role, working with finance, legal and other partners to evaluate medical plans, develop budgets and determine any legal or other administrative implications or requirements necessary to execute projects.

o Works with team members and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of gMed strategies, plans and objectives with Genentech strategies.

o Co-leads process to develop the medical plan vision, strategy, scope, milestones, risk assessment and management strategies, project investment requirements and success metrics 

o Supports medical directors and/or plays a lead role in development and delivery of critical presentations to communicate, obtain inputs into and approval for medical plan strategies, objectives, tactics and resource requirements 

o Works with cross-functional medical team members and other partners/stakeholders to implement project plans to ensure timely, on-target, and within-budget execution

• Builds and maintains relationships with key internal/external customers, partners and other stakeholders, includes global partners, external strategic partners, etc.

• Works with manager and other team members on key departmental projects, including standardized gMed and/or MU specific Planning & Execution SOPs, other protocols, processes, systems, tools, etc. 

• Oversees all project/program phases to help ensure on-time, on-target and within-budget execution 

• Conducts proactive risk assessment and change control for all assigned projects/programs

• Complies with all laws, regulations and policies that govern the conduct of Genentech activities

• Provides technical support and maintains consistent configuration, implementation, operation and support of a single Integration Services platform including:
• Implements new releases and sets up standards for operational management
• Monitors and resolves problems with Business Application operations.
• Configures and manages development, UAT and production environments.
• Administers and maintains support services.
• Configures implements and optimizes Business Applications.
• Manages incidents, problems, changes and releases
• Tunes capacity and performance
• Coordinates, tests and administers platform Security
• Complies with OLAs and Quality/Validation requirements
• Ensures ITSM framework, processes, tools and SOPs are implemented, utilized and supported end to end

• Monitoring Solutions (NetIQ, others)
• Inventory Management solutions
• Automation and Provisioning solutions (HP Orchestrator)

• Business Application Installation and Daily Administration
• Business Application Performance Tuning
• Business Application Availability
• Support to ensure quick incident resolution
• Engineer new release and setup standards for operational management
• Standards and procedures are followed
• Understand and apply ITSM and process best practices
• Understand and comply with applicable ITSM roles and responsibilities
• Provide Support in measuring and continuously improving process performance and adherence to service level / operating level requirements.

The Clinical Specialist, Franchise Sales manages anddevelops long-term relationships with physicians and other customers for thecustomer accounts in the assigned territory. As such, Clinical Specialists represent the assigned GNE brand(s) andtheir approved indications; helping external customers such as physicians,nurses, etc. learn about the benefits of the assigned GNE brand(s) in relationto the applicable therapeutic area/disease state.

Reports to: Division Manager, Franchise Sales

Example Duties andResponsibilities:

*Responsible for meeting or exceeding assigned sales targets

*Develops robust territory business plans

*Develops strong and long-term relationships with customersin all assigned accounts

*Presents the assigned GNE brands in a professional,compliant, ethical and effective manner; helping external customers understandthe benefits and use of GNE brands

*Monitors operating costs and compliance with territorybudget

*Complies with all laws, regulations and policies thatgovern the conduct of GNE activities

This position  may be filled at a Strategy Manager or Sr. Strategy Manager level. 
 

The Strategy Manager is responsible for maximizing the value of Genentech's portfolio through the development of integrated pricing and contracting strategies for a specific therapeutic area or product(s). The role involves leading cross-functional strategy development teams, building effective relationships across all GNE franchises, scenario analysis/modeling for overall financial and legal viability, as well as ongoing contract performance assessment/analysis. Position involves extensive cross-functional collaboration with brand teams, Market Planning, MCCO Account Managers, Government Affairs, Health Economics and Global Pricing and Payer Planning.

• Conducting detailed analysis and constructing presentations to support recommendations to senior management on specific pricing actions for new and in-line products.
• Provides a leadership perspective on GNE pipeline pricing assessments for inclusion into payer planning activities, revenue forecast development, and decision-making.
• Works with internal/external partners/stakeholders to conduct regular market research
• Evaluating macro-trends in the healthcare environment that could potentially impact pricing and contracting opportunities and/or risks
• Provides business partners/stakeholders with in-depth analyses, modeling and optimal scenarios needed to determine the best contracting strategies to meet GNE objectives
• Works closely with partners in field Account Management to understand payer/channel customer needs, expectations, challenges, etc.
• Complies with all laws, regulations and policies that govern the conduct of GNE activities