The PD/PT Regulatory Affairs Informatics (FPPR) team is looking for a highly skilled Delivery Service Manager, who will support the Submission Management systems area.  This candidate will be able to deal with a diverse and multicultural, global team in varied time zones, who is proactive, outgoing and detail- oriented with excellent problem solving, and written/verbal communication skills.

Further responsibilities are:

• Applies complex procedures and defined standards to meet current business, customer and technical requirements and leads others in resolution of complex problems.
• Leads specialist resources on technical issues within the domain on content and provides detailed analysis of the operations and opportunities for improvement.
• Develops business/technical critical know-how within area of expertise for the function and is familiar with opinion leaders in the field. Assists in the development of others know-how by passing on knowledge of tools and techniques.
• Supports day to day operations and / or implementation of projects within area of technical expertise, contributes to the implementation planning and may execute some aspects of that plan. Accountable for roll-out of new services or enhancement to existing services.
• Manages incident and problem management processes, release and configuration management according to ITIL. This includes continuous improvement for the management of the services. Acts as the initial point of escalation for incident, problem and change management for the Business Representative (e.g. Business Lead)
• Administers change control procedure and processes. This includes the management of the change control board and oversight of the approved change
• Is well-versed in vendor management and can look for new opportunities to optimize our vendor contracts and relationships.
• Is familiar with Statement of Work (SOW) and procurement processes
• Is customer-focused and able to track problems/issues to their resolution with the appropriate level of follow-up to the user community
• Builds and maintains good working relationships with the Business Representative and the client business base , monitors services and providing regular service reports to the FPPR management and business clients

Specific opportunities available in the following areas:  Personalize Healthcare & Companion Diagnostics; Commercial Assessments; Health Information and Technology (HIT) & Industry Intelligence; Managed Markets Analytics

Industry Analytics participates actively in Genentech’s commercial planning efforts by providing unbiased, objective quantitative data analyses to address critical business issues related to access, reimbursement, and managed care influence.  Leveraging strong structured problem solving skills and collaborating with partners in Market Analysis & Strategy (MA&S), Managed Care & Customer Operations (MCCO), Government Affairs (GA), and Commercial brand teams, the Industry Analytics (IA) team translates market phenomena into unbiased, astute, and actionable insights, and creates innovative analytical solutions in support of key business objectives and decisions.   

• Provide an objective commercial viewpoint based on in-depth understanding, analysis, and synthesis of qualitative and quantitative primary and secondary information.  Assess the market impact of policy, regulatory, and development trends affecting GNE’s portfolio, including current or emerging trends.
• Navigate a complex internal set of teams and functional groups addressing the future landscape and impact, and have an appreciation for the nuanced role that Industry Analytics plays in this effort.
• Navigate a high degree of uncertainty while effectively communicating a point of view and best estimate for planning purposes.   Comfort with ambiguity and can act without having the total picture; able to effectively pose questions in order to "tease out" information required for decision-making.
• Collaborate with Market Planning, Brand Teams, Government Affairs, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Legal and Global partners in order to inform and model assumptions, communicate impact, influence risk mitigation strategies, and support company initiatives and messaging on strategy.
  
• Successfully identify appropriate opportunities to employ secondary and primary market research techniques to accomplish the above. Guide and conduct primary market research as needed to inform key assumptions critical to good decision-making.  Have sound knowledge of the strengths and limitations of secondary data.
• Successfully employ structured problem solving and quantitative modeling techniques as required to inform key business questions.

• Technical Skills: Actively Provide Strategic Support to Relevant Partners [relevant partners – see above description].

• Conducting Analyses & Scope and Structure Key Environmental Driver Business Questions. With some support and guidance from manager, assumes full accountability for asking questions of partner experts to seek deeper understanding of real drivers of decision-making and to identify core business questions. With some support from manager, appropriately scope and structure projects, establishing a framework, key deliverables, and milestones in alignment with key stakeholders. Demonstrate ability to break complex problems down into distinct parts, simplify complexity, and manage uncertainty.
• Deriving Insights.  With some support and guidance from manager provide strategic insights and recommendations to brand by linking learnings across projects. Assess appropriate use of primary and secondary research, leveraging internal expertise and resources as appropriate.
• Presenting Results.  Presents objective insights from analyses to relevant partners up to and including CLC.
• Level of Expertise.  Is knowledgeable in a variety of structured problem solving frameworks, market research methodologies, and excel forecasting techniques, and can apply them across business questions. Develops relationships and collaborates with relevant cross-functional partners to deliver respective subject matter expertise (see above job description) to teams, acting as point person in MAS&S for respective area.

• Collaboration: 

• POD Collaboration: Collaborate with MA&S Partner Groups to deliver a synergistic analysis to provide an integrated perspective.  With some guidance of manager, leverages expertise of POD to provide an aligned analytical viewpoint, adhering to team mission, objectives and norms outlined in POD guide
• Leads Cross-Functional and Complex Project Teams With some manager support, customizes the collaborative pod approach to address complex cross-functional business questions.  Delivers the Industry Analytics value proposition to partners.

• Resource Management and Planning:  Manages contracts and budgets for assigned projects independently.  Align with manager and partners on project expectations and delivers on them with manager support.  With manager guidance, prioritize and plan workload and identify capacity issues proactively.
• Managing Up: Effectively applies judgment to leverage and inform manager in navigating organization and completing work

The Biomarker team in Early Development has an opening for a summer intern.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Evaluate and develop methods for capture and molecular characterization of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) . 

1- develop methods for identification of CTCs of epithelial and non-epithelial origin, and algorithms for automatic detection of CTCs.

2- evaluate diagnostic markers on CTCs using imaging methods (IF, ICC). 

3- develop methods to isolate single CTCs and evaluate downstream molecular analysis platforms.

Division/Function: 

GPPS-EACM / Service Provider Mgt

Position Purpose: 

Develops and delivers high value sourcing models and outsourcing strategies on the IxRS service category to support the out-sourcing needs of PD, pRED, gRED, GPS and GMA/gMED 

Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

In general

* To develop and refine a strategic sourcing plan for the category including determination, implementation and management of the applicable governance structure

* To liaison with Roche stakeholders (PD, pRED, gRED, GPS and GMA/gMED) to ensure that the Biometrics sourcing strategy is aligned with in-house capabilities, with current and future needs and capacity

* To provide advice and guidance to GPPS Contracts & Outsourcing Business Managers in the development and management of key service area domain contracts as well as to provide advice and guidance to project and/or study teams on this category 

* To manage all individual service provider relationships within the category, including contractual (MSAs), vendor performance and issue resolution

* To lead performance management with service providers and to facilitate/expedite issue resolution 

Specific to IxRS Key Service Area:

* To maintain an oversight of the IxRS category including ongoing management of spend and demand (including identification of efficiency and value adding opportunities). This category includes over time oversight of spent for  also ePRO/PRO 

* To act as IxRS subject matter expert; contribute or lead relevant IxRS initiatives (i.e. cross functional working groups), maintain awareness of IxRS services, developments and providers globally 

Responsible for producing innovative biotherapeutic medicine by interfacing with highly automated production systems and controls in cGMP manufacturing environment, and maintain areas in high state of inspection preparedness. Operates production equipment for cell culture or purification that may include culture growth, process monitoring, sampling, harvesting, purification, formulation, freeze thaw and transfer. Performs media/buffer solution preparation operations. Maintains records and clean room environment to comply with regulatory requirements utilizing current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Responsible for assisting the shift supervisor by ensuring production goals are met throughout the day and distributing work assignments to technicians.

Job Responsibilities:
Lead TechnicianLead, coordinate and assign daily operations that include work tasks, breaks, and lunches. Provide coaching and training on technical aspects of the job, best practices and compliance to SOPs.

Assist Supervisor with meeting production quality standards by verifying the environment is in compliance with safe standards and SOPs are followed. Assist supervisor with approvals, communications, and improvements. Identify areas for operational improvement. Provide data to supervisors summarizing schedule status. Resolve employee conflict independently and with supervisor.

Job Matrix
Through knowledge of biopharm technology, processes and the underlying scientific concepts.
Must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of both general and specific aspects of multiple manufacturing departments.
Troubleshoots, investigates, and escalates complex problems, works with others to implement solutions.

Technician: Operate systems that clean and sterilize tanks and filtration systems.
Prepare solutions for the production process.
Review documentation and check all calculations (e.g. tickets, labels, equipment reading).
Trouble shoot equipment and process problems.
Comply with safety requirements, cGMP, SOP and manufacturing documentation.
Use of automation to perform production operations.
Provide support to Manufacturing to meet production demands.
Operate automated systems for equipment operation.
Assemble and prepare equipment for production.
Exhibit detail oriented documentation skills
Communicate effectively and ability to work in a team environment.
Exhibit professional interpersonal skills.
Work with coworkers and supervisor to effectively troubleshoot equipment and process issues.

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

Description

Management Associate, U.S. Commercial Services

Reporting to the Head of U.S. Commercial Services, the Management

Associate will provide high-level administrative support to the Head and leadership team members of the U.S. Commercial Services department.

Job Description:

The Management Associate supports the assigned executive and team (as appropriate) with a variety of group administration and operational activities.

Example Duties and Responsibilities:

- Acts as the departmental "go-to-person" for general operational or administrative questions or Genentech policies U.S. Commercial Services guidelines or other inquiries. There is a strong emphasis on organization and proactive coordination of activities.  

- Complex calendar management including meeting scheduling and resolution of scheduling conflicts

- Frequent interaction and planning with executive-level assistants and their customers

- Manage, plan and execute on key project support for management team, including representing company to wide range of partners and outside vendors

- Provide general administrative and clerical support to all areas in U.S. Commercial Services, as required

- Participate, plan, coordinate and prioritize work within or across teams' in support of department projects and goals using independent judgment and initiative

- Attend and actively participate at staff level meetings as required, coordinate/publish agenda and meeting minutes

- Address problems and develop practical, thorough, and creative solutions 

- Independently create and deliver communications based on general instructions

- Generate, disseminate and maintain departmental documents and information

- Administer and contribute content for the department's communication platforms, including portals, newsletters, and announcements

- Coordinate, schedule and execute departmental off-sites, team meetings, and activities, including cross-functional meetings or events

- Manage deadlines related to business planning as well as other special projects

- Develop, implement and evaluate department work processes and procedures 

- Collaborate with Admin team to support complex projects and deadlines

- Proactively assess travel needs and plans and propose arrangements

- Coordinate, monitor and track department contracts and PO's

- Schedule candidates for open positions within the department 

- Actively participate in the on-boarding of new hires

- Exercise independent judgment and discretion of sensitive/confidential and proprietary 

information

- Actively participate in Global Pharma Procurement and Commercial activities

- Ensure compliance with Genentech policies and guidelines in all endeavor

Genentech Partnering is seeking a Manager / Sr. Manager to join the Technologies Business Development Group. The Technologies Group executes strategic collaboration and licensing agreements to support therapeutic lead discovery and companion diagnostic development by Genentech.

Responsibilities will include working in close collaboration with internal scientific stakeholders to establish strategy and prioritization for accessing external technology platforms, defining key technology criteria, actively seeking out opportunities that meet criteria and coordinating due diligence activities.

The successful candidate will lead negotiations with prospective partners on behalf of Genentech, creating collaboration structures that align with scientific and business needs, and will be responsible for making deal recommendations to Genentech senior management.

The BD Manager / Sr. Manager will work extensively with scientists in Genentech’s Research and Development Sciences departments on technology assessments and due diligence and with colleagues in the Legal and Finance departments on deal structuring, financial valuations and contract negotiations.

This position will report to the Director, Head of the Technologies & Diagnostics Group in Genentech Partnering.

MainPurpose of the Position:

• Lead the planning, preparation, and conduct of QualityAssurance staff performing a variety of routine and complex oversightactivities that meet cGMP regulations and Genentech standards.
• Lead DP MQA performance and development of direct reports toensure achievement of organizational and department goals and a productive environment.

JobDuties/Responsibilities:

• Coach and develop staff by providing an environment thatencourages ongoing personal and professional development.  Manage and ensure the setting of realisticgoals for staff and provide regularly scheduled feedback throughout theyear.  Ensure staff receives appropriateknowledge and skill development and growth opportunities.
• Manage and administer all aspects of people processesrelated to the employee life cycle.  Thisincludes the selection, hiring and training of personnel on company anddepartment policies, systems and processes. Manage and communicate compensation related information per companyguidelines.
• Accountable for systems to ensure anynon-compliant events occurring in Manufacturing are assessed in a timely manneran in compliance with Quality policies and Health Authority expectations.
• Accountable for systems to ensure documentationis reviewed in a timely manner and with a high level of accuracy.
• Guide staff in meeting goals by identifying and completingassignments.
• Recommend and implement improvements to Qualityoperational policies, plans and procedures.
• Manage routine department activities and complexQuality initiatives.
• Ensure activities and initiatives are completedon time and within budget.
• Maintaincapacity model to ensure appropriate resourcing of the area.
• Presentcomplex quality issues and potential solutions at site leadership teams (QRB,Quality Council, SMART)
• Monitor and control expenditures against the departmentbudget.
• Notify Senior Management of potential quality or regulatory issues thatmay impact product quality or regulatory compliance.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvementinitiatives for Roche Quality Systems.
• Sign documents foractivities as authorized and described by Roche policies, procedures and jobdescriptions.
• Be accountable forbehaviors described in Roche’s values and Leadership Competencies.
• Perform any other tasks as requested by SeniorManagement to support Quality oversight activities.

General:

• As required, serve as a Quality liaison with regulatoryagencies and external sources regarding issues impacting quality assurancemanufacturing.

Manufacturing Quality Assurance/EnvironmentalQuality Assurance:

• Represent MQA as the prime internal and external contact oncontracts and operations.
• Guide staff in supervising and integratingquality oversight into manufacturing operations.

The Position: Accountable for managing a multi-discipline technical group responsible for performing a variety of routine and complex activities under cGMP regulations and standards. The team’s primary responsible is providing technical support for upstream manufacturing operations to ensure reliable delivery of drug substances to the global supply chain. Manage performance and development of direct reports to achieve organizational and department goals in a productive work environment. Develop solutions to complex issues and key Technology initiatives. Establish work priorities and timelines in alignment with project and department needs. Form productive relationships with individuals and groups across the Vacaville site including but not be limited to; Manufacturing, Science and Engineering groups, Validation, Facilities, and Quality Assurance.

Responsibilities and Job Duties: The successful candidate will manage and administer all aspects of personnel performance and staff development. This includes 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 goals for staff and provide regularly scheduled feedback throughout the year, including workload balancing. Recommend and implement improvements to Technology policies, plans, and procedures. Manage routine department activities and Technology initiatives, ensuring completion of activities and initiatives on time and within budget. Serve as USFL representative on cross-functional teams and at senior level meetings. Oversee and direct timely resolution of complex issues through effective interdepartmental and cross-functional partnerships. Clearly and effectively communicate and present complex ideas and concepts to all levels within the company. Establish and communicate strategy, vision and direction for their team.

Technical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a diverse team comprising a variety of technical disciplines and skills levels, including Automation, Manufacturing Sciences, Process Engineering, and Validation.  The candidate will oversee technical cross-training efforts, act as a mentor, and provide technical career guidance. Provide technical leadership while fostering teamwork in a GMP environment across functional and organizational boundaries. Communicate proactively with stakeholders and senior management regarding progress, issues, and plans for resolution. The candidate must effectively manage their team in two areas;

·         Immediate resolution of emergent issues including troubleshooting process, equipment and system malfunctions or failures on a 24/7 basis. Daily process monitoring and analysis of manufacturing data, support for discrepancy investigations, and identification/implementation of immediate corrective or preventative actions to ensure continued compliant operation.

·         Support and/or lead identification and implementation of near and long term changes including; analyzing and solving process performance problems, root cause analysis, and ownership/sponsorship of CAPAs. Support and/or lead a variety of capital and expense projects ranging from design, implementation, and startup. Develop solutions to complex problems which may require highly innovative and ingenious approaches.

The Position: Accountable for managing a multi-discipline technical group responsible for performing a variety of routine and complex activities under cGMP regulations and standards. The team’s primary responsible is providing technical support for downstream manufacturing operations to ensure reliable delivery of drug substances to the global supply chain. Manage performance and development of direct reports to achieve organizational and department goals in a productive work environment. Develop solutions to complex issues and key Technology initiatives. Establish work priorities and timelines in alignment with project and department needs. Form productive relationships with individuals and groups across the Vacaville site including but not be limited to; Manufacturing, Science and Engineering groups, Validation, Facilities, and Quality Assurance.

Responsibilities and Job Duties: The successful candidate will manage and administer all aspects of personnel performance and staff development. This includes 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 goals for staff and provide regularly scheduled feedback throughout the year, including workload balancing. Recommend and implement improvements to Technology policies, plans, and procedures. Manage routine department activities and Technology initiatives, ensuring completion of activities and initiatives on time and within budget. Serve as downstream frontline representative on cross-functional teams and at senior level meetings. Oversee and direct timely resolution of complex issues through effective interdepartmental and cross-functional partnerships. Clearly and effectively communicate and present complex ideas and concepts to all levels within the company. Establish and communicate strategy, vision and direction for their team.

Technical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a diverse team comprising a variety of technical disciplines and skills levels, including Automation, Manufacturing Sciences, Process Engineering, and Validation.  The candidate will oversee technical cross-training efforts, act as a mentor, and provide technical career guidance. Provide technical leadership while fostering teamwork in a GMP environment across functional and organizational boundaries. Communicate proactively with stakeholders and senior management regarding progress, issues, and plans for resolution. The candidate must effectively manage their team in the following areas;

·        Immediate resolution of emergent issues including troubleshooting process, equipment and system malfunctions or failures on a 24/7 basis. Daily process monitoring and analysis of manufacturing data, support for discrepancy investigations, and identification/implementation of immediate corrective or preventative actions to ensure continued compliant operation.

·        Support and/or lead identification and implementation of near and long term changes including; analyzing and solving process performance problems, root cause analysis, and ownership/sponsorship of CAPAs. Support and/or lead a variety of capital and expense projects ranging from design, implementation, and startup. Develop solutions to complex problems which may require highly innovative and ingenious approaches.

• Primarily accountable for ensuring the technicalsuccess of the maintenance  operations and the performance management of aworld-class maintenance  organizational unit associated with thecommercial manufacture of all GMP products.  
• Manage activities of designated functional unit inmaintenance  shift or unit supervisors/leads who direct daily activities.  
• Identify the technical, procedural andequipment issues that may compromise production and compliance, working closelywith cross-functional groups to identify and implement solutions.
• Manage and resolve technical andcompliance issues with Quality, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Sciences andTechnology, Reliability Engineering, Engineering, & EH&S.
• Develop weekly and monthly goals andschedules and set priorities for supervisors/leads. Evaluatesupervisors’/lead’s performance; ensure supervisors’/lead’s fair and timelyevaluation of the performance of their staff.
• Responsible for identifying andimplementing improvements in staff development in areas such as cGMP training,technical skills, safety, performance management.
• Implement and follow through oncorrective and preventative actions for variances.
• Represent the department in reviewingand approving all maintenance related documentation requiring approval such asprocess validation protocols and final reports, planned and unplanned variancereports, documentation change requests, engineering and facility changerequests, and validation protocols.
• Ensure that all operations areperformed with 100% compliance to documentation cGMP standards.
• May prepare department budgets andstrategic staffing plans.
• Assist Associate Director with settingbusiness goals and cross-functional deliverables.
• All employees with jobs that requireaccess to the Warehouse must be able to pass the Transportation SecurityAdministration (TSA) Security Threat Assessment (STA).
• Promotes a safety culture that supportcontinuous improvement in the EHS management system through activecommunication and functional area participation in site safety teams ensuringthe safe and efficient operation of assigned functional areas and activities. Fosters a positive safety culture in which no one gets hurt.
• Manage assignments that are complex innature where independent action and a high degree of initiative are required inresolving problems and developing recommendations.
• Manage problems where analysis ofsituations and data requires an evaluation of intangible variables.  
• Exercisesindependent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteriafor obtaining results.

Lead cross functional project teams to:

- Deliver project goals on budget and on schedule
- Develop customer requirements into an approved project charter
- Analyze business, process and systems performance, and identify improvement opportunities
- 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

Competencies:

Job Knowledge and Scope – Applies extensive theoretical and cross-functional expertise in the context of company objectives to independently address complex problems. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments (defines scope and approach). Occasionally creates course material and delivers advanced lectures to internal and external audiences.

- Collaborative Leadership – Ability to influence with or without authority, facilitate groups with diverse perspectives, bring teams to consensus/alignment.  High tolerance for ambiguity, able to create order from chaos.

- Ownership and Accountability – Takes accountability for actions, drives results, learns from mistakes.  Is direct and truthful and therefore widely trusted - delivers on promises, goals, and expectations.  Makes quality decisions and resolves problems rapidly. Asks “what can I do to help?”.

- Communication – Ability to communicate effectively up and down, at all levels of the organization, present complex and/or new ideas with clarity and simplicity.

- Planning/Organization – Excellent planning and prioritization skills with the ability to multitask and adapt.   Able to synthesize large amount of information.  Able to deliver results despite shifting environment.

- Analytical Problem Solving – 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.

- Customer focused – Partners with customers, looks ahead to predict future customer needs. Manages expectations.
- Supervision – Work is performed under limited direction. Establishes own work priorities and timelines. May provide guidance and coordinate work activities of other personnel.

- Job Complexity & Decision-making – Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems and initiatives. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors, including inter-organizational impact.

- Interaction – Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters. Represents the organization as a prime contact on initiatives and projects.  Can facilitate RCA's, lessons learned, K-T analyses and FMEA's.  Can facilitate strategic discussions with leadership teams.

We are seeking a highly motivated individuals to join the Oncology Biomarker Development Dept. to lead companion diagnostic (CDx) development programs in support of the Roche / Genentech early and late stage Oncology clinical development pipeline. The incumbent will provide leadership for a portfolio of molecules within a Franchise and represent these programs to senior management and decision-making bodies internally.

The CDx development strategies will be closely aligned with clinical development program timeline and strategy to enable robust clinical validation of the CDx, including establishment of thresholds and statistical analysis of the relationship with efficacy or safety using robust assays developed with diagnostic partners. The incumbent will also develop cross- functional relationships with internal scientific, operational and regulatory groups and diagnostic partners, and represent GNE / Roche CDx efforts to external professional organizations and regulatory bodies. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to Medical Affairs strategies to enable biomarker hypothesis testing.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the biomarker, regulatory, statistics and clinical leadership to ensure development and effective operational execution of the CDx portfolio of multiple investigational agents in Franchises or Disease Area
• Management of direct and matrixed reports whose responsibilities will include programs in both early and late stage clinical development. A substantial focus will be in early development where design of CDx strategies that enable device development in preparation for hypothesis testing will be important. Therefore requires strong understanding and experience with development of diagnostic devices in order to develop fit for purpose CDx strategies.
• Develop and lead strategic initiatives to identify novel CDx technologies and develop relationships to enable effective evaluation of technologies as CDx assays.
• Develop and lead IVD strategies that are aligned with disease areas including development of multiplex platforms to support investigational and approved products in collaboration with diagnostic partners.
• Enable the coordination and execution of exploratory biomarker hypothesis testing in the clinic.
• Develop relationships with external key investigators, scientists and professional organisations in the diagnostic technology field to inform internal CDx strategies including next generation technology implementation and validation.
• Represent CDx strategy to health agencies as part of the regulatory strategies for the agents within the entire portfolio.

This position may be filled at a Manager, Analytics & Compliance - E4 or a Sr. Manager, Analytics & Compliance level - E5
 
Manager, Analytics & Compliance will support Government Pricing & Reporting (GP) teams and collaborate with key business partners, including other Strategic Pricing & Contract Management (SPCM) teams, Distribution Strategy, Government Affairs, Finance, Legal and Brand Marketing to deliver deep insights and actionable strategic and tactical recommendations that enable Genentech to rapidly and appropriately adapt to evolving U.S. government payer practices, policies, relevant legislation, regulations, trends and other dynamics . Frame and structure approach, research, analyze and synthesize information on the changing/evolving external landscape and internal strategic proposals for implications to government calculations, pricing and other related activities. Perform complex, strategic analysis of Medicaid, Medicare and VA/FSS data, including advanced forecasting, predictive analytics and trending, in order to proactively address current and future scenario planning, solve for “what if” type questions from stakeholders, and determine the impact of regulatory and other relevant changes.

Analytics & Compliance Managers play a leadership role representing Government Pricing & Reporting to cross-functional teams.

Analytics & Compliance Managers also play lead roles supporting GP Calculations and Medicaid Claims processes by advising on impacts of regulatory and other relevant changes to government payer claims and rebates and developing GP methodologies.

Acts as a subject matter expert and trainer on government payers and programs, as these relate to government pricing, contracting, administration, reporting and related matters.  Incumbents in the Manager/Senior Manager Analytics & Compliance role, as all other employees, are fully accountably for compliance with all laws, regulations and policies that govern the conduct of GNE activities.

Technical Skills: Actively Provide Strategic Support and Regulatory Impact Analyses to Relevant Business Partners [relevant business partners – see above description]

• Conducting Analyses & Scope and Structure Key Strategic Driver Business Questions. With some support and guidance from manager, assumes full accountability for asking questions of partner experts to seek deeper understanding of real drivers of decision-making and to identify core business questions. Proactively seek out complex information on changes in laws and regulations. With some support from manager, appropriately scope and structure projects, establishing a framework, key deliverables, and milestones in alignment with key stakeholders. Demonstrate ability to break complex problems down into distinct parts, simplify complexity, and manage uncertainty.
• Deriving Insights. With some support and guidance from manager provide strategic insights and recommendations to relevant partners by linking learnings across projects. Assess appropriate use of secondary research and internal data, leveraging internal expertise and resources as appropriate. Develops appropriate responses with supporting analytical justifications, including recommended changes in complex pricing and contracting strategies. Complement quantitative analyses with government payer and program knowledge to provide qualitative recommendations regarding potential implications or other impacts to Genentech’s business.
• Develop and Maintain Analysis Tools. Conducts quantitative analysis of government payer programs’ data to identify and provide data-driven insights and support government reserves forecasting; includes forecasting, trending and data mining. Maintain relevant data and information into respective departmental/company systems and databases to ensure current, accurate and robust analytics and reporting. Participates in the development, education, communication, implementation and ongoing maintenance of GP analytical methodologies and models, data and reporting templates.
• Presenting Results. Presents objective insights from analyses to relevant partners up to and including CLC. Produces and disseminates routine and ad hoc reporting to ensure GP and other cross-functional partners and stakeholders are kept fully abreast of key information relating to assigned government payers and programs. Creates and implements standard and ad hoc reports.
• Level of Expertise. Responsible for updating relevant government program methodologies and keeping these current at all times. Is knowledgeable in a variety of structured problem solving frameworks, market research methodologies, and excel forecasting techniques, and can apply them across business questions. Develops relationships and collaborates with relevant cross-functional partners to deliver respective subject matter expertise (see above j...

• Assesses existing learning & development curricula and offerings and compare/contrast with immediate-, medium- and longer-term business needs, strategic goals, other targets and anticipated results
• Works with others to build appropriate and aligned annual or longer-range learning & development plans that will support business partners and other stakeholders in Commercial Operations in achieving their strategic and operating goals, targets and anticipated results. May develop, manage or individually undertake a detailed needs analysis/data gathering process/project for key learning & development content/topics/subject matter; enabling self, team, department and overall function with detailed partner/stakeholder input
• Works with others to conduct internal business partner/stakeholder reviews of learning & development plans, specific programs and/or other activities; ensuring up-front internal client input into the shaping and ultimate development of aligned learning/development support
• Works with others to develop and implement an aligned learning & development communication strategy/plan/activities to ensure internal partners/stakeholders are fully updated and aware of all assigned learning & development programs and other offerings
• Periodically, as and when needed/requested or appropriate, delivers internal presentations to fully communicate team's offerings and support strategies
• Works with others to identify, recommend, and where appropriate/approved, implement new, creative, innovative learning & development offerings, techniques or other
• Works with manager and peers, and oversees team in such a way as to, continuously assess and evaluate learning & development plans and activities to ensure continuous, strategic alignment to meet or exceed internal business partner and other stakeholder needs and objectives
• Consistently monitors and supports team's work and associated work output. Regularly coaches, advises and gives further direction to help team members fine-tune and hone their work to meet or exceed assigned goals and objectives
• Ensures self and team members, where and when appropriate, seek regular internal client or other partner/stakeholder input into in-development work; does so to ensure maximum alignment to internal client needs, objectives and goals
• Consistently oversees the execution/implementation of team's work to ensure timely and best quality output. Manages similarly with any applicable external partners; ensuring their work is on-time, on-target and within-budget to meet or exceed assigned goals, objectives and other expectations
• Hires, develops and oversees the work of direct reports
• Complies with all laws, regulations and policies that govern the conduct of Genentech activities

Summary:

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

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

Job Responsibilities:

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