Provides clinical oversight for a variety of projects, in consultation with his/her Medical Director or Senior Medical Director :

·         Works with a host of internal and external partners and stakeholders in the implementation of clinical trials for assigned drugs/indication

·         Provides scientific input into and/or coordinates the development of specific clinical trial documents for review and discussion with Medical Directors* (e.g., protocols, charters, safety monitoring plans, process documents, etc.) including disease and/or treatment registries

·         Participates in the identification of appropriate external investigators

·         Oversees the clinical trial implementation, ongoing monitoring and evaluation, working closely and regularly with external investigators and Clinical Operations. Active Member in Study Management Team for assigned drugs/indications

·         Develops and cultivates relationships with external partners such as clinical investigators, clinicians, scientists and KOLs, as well as cross-functional partners in Clinical Development, Commercial, Legal and Regulatory.

·         Supports his/her manager in developing clinical components of presentations* for clinical trial investigator meetings

·         In collaboration with his/her manager, coordinates the preparation and reviews data outputs for reporting documents* where appropriate (e.g. clinical study reports, analysis plans, etc.) with the CRO, the Medical Affairs Biostatisticians and his/her Medical Directors

·         Monitors project progress and is expected to proactively identify any issues or challenges and recommend and implement strategies to effectively resolve such once approved with his/her manager

·         Works closely with his/her manager, the publication team and Clinical Operations to complete associated publications, reviews draft publications*.

·         Keeps all partners abreast of projects progress throughout all applicable intervals

·         May also participate/coordinate collaborations with external stakeholders

(e.g. cooperative groups, other companies, etc.) on development and implementation of

approved clinical projects.

·         May coordinate, liaise with internal and external providers for data mining activities

·         Helps his/her manager provide data outputs requested for safety and/or other relevant sections of IND annual reports, if these sections and reports relate to assigned drugs and/or indications*.

·         May interact with NCI or other agency, as appropriate, with supervision from his/her manager

¿ Stays abreast of internal and external developments (scientific, clinical, commercial, competitive, legal, regulatory and like) as such developments may implicate or otherwise impact the implementation of the medical plan of the assigned drug(s)/indication(s). Includes attendance at major scientific conferences, participation in competitive intelligence activities, and review of published literature

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Forecast Manager/Sr. Forecast Manager

The Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Forecast Manager/Sr. Forecast Manager manages and further enhances the S&OP process for the Commercial organization. This individual plays a key role in ensuring continuous supply of products to patients by collaborating with the Supply Chain organization to ensure supply and demand alignment, and to balance financial, manufacturing capacity, risk, and other considerations. The individual in this role will establish and maintain key partnerships across US Commercial, and Global and North America Supply Chain organizations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage monthly S&OP forecasting process to ensure base case and upside demand forecasts are comprehensive, accurate and representative of the most appropriate demand plan in achieving Genentech business goals
• Prepare executive level presentations including demand analysis and scenarios to facilitate discussions and drive Executive Sales and Operations Committee (eSOP) decisions

• Develop metrics and collaborate with brand Forecast Managers to improve forecast accuracy
• Consolidate and submit demand forecasts for all SKUs of in-line and pipeline Genentech products to  the Supply Chain organization
• Prepare standard portfolio reports to provide insights to sales performance for Commercial senior executives
• Actively participate in various cross-portfolio initiatives including tools and system enhancements to support forecasting processes and reporting

Analytical Operations provides assay support for Process Technical Development in GMP and R&D environments.  The hire will be mainly responsible for performing HPLC, CE and LC/MS assays, data processing, and development of HPLC methods. Responsibilities also include assay reagent and instrument maintenance, and assay troubleshooting.  Position requires working closely with other members of the department in a team setting, as well as extensive interaction with other departments. Handling of biological and chemical reagents is required.

This is an exciting opportunity within the Drug Substance Global Biologics Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (DS GBMSAT) department in the Pharma Technical Development organization.  GBMSAT provides technical leadership to develop solutions in support of commercial manufacturing across the internal and external Roche network.  GBMSAT plays a critical role in enabling the network concept for the MSAT network across Roche.   Additionally, GBMSAT provides technical leadership for technology transfers to contract manufacturing organizations.

The primary responsibility of this position will be to focus upon clinical product planning for multiple molecules; which includes partnering with Clinical Operations to translate trial assumptions into drug forecasts, utilizing SAP/APO to develop supply plans and to align these supply plans with the Technical Development Team, and partnering with Master Production Planners (MPP) to ensure plans are converted into bulk, filling, packaging, and contract manufacturing schedules which meet customer requirements.  For Finished Goods, the CDSL is also accountable for generating a distribution plan to handover to the Global Clinical Distribution team and working with this group to ensure a seamless supply chain throughout our distribution network.  The CDSL will be knowledgeable of the costs and capacities associated with our manufacturing network, and will assist the MPP in developing recommendations to balance production requirements, customer service, and manufacturing capacity.  The CDSL will assist in the execution of our Clinical Demand & Operations Planning process, in capturing supply planning metrics and in developing/implementing strategies to drive improvement in those metrics; enabling the development of robust business processes and our ability to reach our department goals.

Responsibilities:
¿ Partner with Clinical Operations teams to develop drug forecasts based upon clinical trial assumptions, design, and timelines
¿ Leverage the Generic Forecast Assumption process to apply drug forecasts to future planned trials listed in Plansource
¿ Collaborate with Development Partners to understand partner demand and timelines for trials not being run by Genentech
¿ Initiate product definition forms to enable creation of new planning and execution items in SAP
¿ Utilize clinical forecast tools to consolidate all demand for Roche/Genentech, or CMO produced drugs as well as required Other Study Drug procurement
¿ Utilize SAP to create/communicate a Master Production Plan, a depot Distribution Plan and OSD procurement plan that meets global clinical demand, inventory targets, project budgets, and manufacturing capabilities
¿ Actively participate on TDT teams to ensure alignment of demand and supply plans with TDT development strategy and budget, and capture all project driven demand in SAP
¿ Lead cross-functional Global Supply Execution Teams to drive alignment of activities enabling drug to be packaged, released, and ready to ship; meeting trial First Site Activation goals
¿ Manage inventory and production orders for assigned products; monitoring inventory levels, firming production orders, controlling lot allocations, managing expiration dating
¿ Perform required Supply Planning activities & processes driving cross functional action to ensure all drug supply plans are achieved
¿ Participate in the S&OP process as necessary, leading cross-functional process improvement RCAs

MEDICAL DIRECTOR/MEDICAL DIRECTOR - 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Genentech is seeking a Medical Director with clinical and drug
development experience within our Development-Immunology organization. This individual will be responsible for strategic clinical
oversight with a focus on our scleroderma portfolio. The position will involve clinical development of novel agents. The Medical Director will be responsible for the design, implementation,
monitoring, analysis, and reporting of studies conducted within one or more programs.
They will also participate in developing the long-range strategic plans for the molecule or molecules.

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 

Brand Protection is a proactive initiative to protect patient safety, supply chain integrity and brand reputation by identifying and acting on individuals or entities that intend to mislead healthcare practitioners, caregivers, patients, trade organizations or the public at large for their own illegal gain.    

The Senior Manager, Brand Protection reports directly to the Director, Interactive Marketing and is responsible for overseeing the Brand Protection Core Team, managing key external partnerships, directing ongoing surveillance, executing the communication strategies, analyzing the impact of these entities and reporting initiative progress to Commercial leadership.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct online and offline monitoring of suspect products, diversion, trademark infringement, and promotional abuse in the US market, maintain expert familiarity with core industry trends, including customer, competitive and enforcement dynamics in order to adapt and support various aspects of Brand Protection.
• Serve as the single point of contact for orchestrating Brand Protection activities across the Commercial organization.
• Leads a multidisciplinary, cross-functional Brand Protection Core Team that includes Quality, Trade, Security, Commercial Law, Patent Counsel and Customer Operations. 
• Leads the development of a communication plan that keeps both the CLC and the Commercial organization at large appropriately informed of Brand Protection initiatives and progress reports.
• Track online pharmacies selling Genentech products illegally and analyze behaviors relative to Rx requirements, trademark/copyright infringements, product format/packaging and pricing.
• Execute monthly communication strategies (warning letters) and track response to key actions.
• Prioritize monthly targets for suspect product purchase, secure senior management approvals, and oversee the purchase process. 
• Build and manage relationships with key Federal Enforcement Agencies  (FDA OCI, ICE, DOJ) and partner organizations (NABP, PSI, CDC).
• Develop and manage budgets/resource requests for all Brand Protection activities. 
• Serves as a member of the Counterfeit Core Team.

CAPABILITIES:

• Strong leadership presence with proven ability to influence stakeholders at various levels of the organization (both US and Global); capacity to work collaboratively with peers in pharmaceutical industry and engage support/ alignment.
• Ability to build, lead, motivate and represent matrix, cross-functional teams without direct reporting authority.  
• Superior verbal/ written communication abilities with demonstrated success at communicating complex situations and action plans in a simple, structured and easily absorbed manner.
• Willing to champion new ideas or positions to meet key goals and doesn’t abdicate responsibilities.  Can negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external; U.S. and Global groups.  Is comfortable around, and influential with, higher management.
• Experience in forecasting and building predictive models to understand impact of diversion on legitimate trade channels.
• Basic understanding of online promotional practices, search engine marketing and social media environments.  Understands consumer behavior and response dynamics.
• Strong commitment to patient safety and compliance requirements.  Maintain thorough understanding of U.S. compliance requirements and legitimate channel definitions.

Description - 

An opportunity for a protein biochemist is available to join a chemical biology group in the Department of Early Discovery Biochemistry. The group uses a multidisciplinary molecular approach for target validation. Recent efforts focus on the use of peptide phage display and small molecule tools for modulating protein-protein interactions and fluorescence imaging of cellular proteins. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing proteins and peptides of therapeutic interest and their characterization by analytical methods (affinity purification, RP-HPLC, SDS-PAGE and western analysis). He/she will also investigate the functional mechanism of bioactive ligands by biochemical and cellular assays. This is a basic research position that requires critical thinking, flexibility, multitasking and the ability to learn new techniques.

This position may be filled at an Associate Services Manager or Contract  Manager level.
 
Contract Services Managers are responsible for contract services (including contract set-up, membership and affiliation assignment and maintenance) and/or customer payments in accordance with accuracy and compliance requirements. Customer payments may include responsibilities, as assigned, for processing fees, rebates, discounts and chargebacks, as per the terms of each contract. Additionally, Contract Services Managers act as subject matter experts (SMEs) on SPCM Contract Operations processes, collaborating with Contract Operations partners and stakeholders in various meetings, initiatives and projects. Expertise in the processes, calculations, systems and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that support contract services and customer payments is critical to success in this position. Contract Services Managers, by comparison to Associate Contract Services Managers, also have responsibilities for developing complex analyses and reports, reviewing from the work of less experienced team members, performing contract set-up and structure for other team members, managing Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICFR) tracking and monitoring activities, and leading projects to improve processes and procedures.

• Acts as a lead SME for assigned contracts, other activities, SPCM Contract Operations systems, processes and SOPs
• Plays a lead role in cross-functional initiatives involving new/updated pricing and contracting strategies, terms, conditions, language and the like 
• Proactively seeks out complex information on changes in laws, regulations and other external factors and dynamics. Works with manager and other internal partners/stakeholders to interpret the information and assess its effect on current contracting models, pricing, discounts, rebates, chargebacks, compliance and the like. Develops appropriate responses, including recommending changes in complex pricing and contracting strategies, programs and contract administration
• Plays a lead role in development, education, communication, implementation and ongoing maintenance of Contract Operations SOPs, systems, processes, data, reporting templates and the like. Includes serving as a liaison for technology-related projects to ensure systems or enhancements are designed to meet the operational needs of Contract Operations and supporting testing for new or updated systems 
• Works with manager and others to establish appropriate performance metrics for monitoring, evaluating and reporting on contracts, contract performance and other business, legal and regulatory requirements
• Plays a lead role in development and delivery of Contract Operations training; including conducting training for other staff members and, as appropriate, others outside of the department
• As assigned, leads or otherwise participates in and supports other special projects
• As assigned, my perform some or all of the following: perform some or all of the following:
• Enters contract information into departmental systems and databases Performs contract set-up and maintenance. Includes 340B Program Integrity support and assigning customers to appropriate contract groupings and class of trade (membership and affiliations), coordinating and managing contract term reviews
• Collaborates with other departments to determine appropriate pricing eligibility for new managed care customers; identifying customer entities, class of trade and appropriate contract pricing
• Implements departmental changes arising from such things as complex pricing strategies, updates to operating procedures, or internal policies affecting Contract Operations
• Uses relevant contract terms, conditions and other regulations, policies, etc. as well as appropriate systems and tools to evaluate, calculate, validate and process customer payments 
• Prepares payment packets as per the terms of each assigned contract. Ensures packets are routed through to all appropriate partners/stakeholders for review and approval
• Works with Customer Finance and other partners/stakeholders to track customer payments and ensure accurate and timely payments are made to customer accounts. Helping ensure penalties are avoided 
• Develops and evaluates contract performance using approved financial modeling templates
• Completes ICFR tracking and reporting, as per business and legal requirements and departmental policies & procedures
• Prepares, obtains approval for and ultimately publishes departmental scorecard reports, customer business review reports, various compliance and other ad hoc reports
• Performs ongoing membership and affiliate maintenance. May include updating membership/affiliation on an exception basis in accordance with business rules
• Responds to...

Responsibilities:

Works with senior biostatistics staff and clinical monitors on clinical development plans, the design and conduct of clinical studies and in the evaluation, interpretation and preparation of study results. As part of a clinical assessment team, collaborates in the preparation and review of clinical assessments. For assigned clinical development project(s), provides statistically sound experimental design and data analysis input to meet project objectives and Health Authority's statistical requirements. Reviews all project protocols, author protocol statistical analysis sections and generate study randomizations. Develops study analysis plans as a team member; lead this effort for selected studies. Reviews case report forms to ensure that protocol objectives are met and project standards are maintained. Develops statistical programs as necessary to perform analyses, and verify data accuracy and validity. Co-author efficacy analysis results in the clinical study report. Supplies statistical input for filing submissions and in response to FDA questions. Provides support for publications. Keeps abreast of new developments in statistics, drug development, and regulatory guidance through literature review, workshop attendance, etc.

The MCCO Solutions team in Genentech’s IT Americas organization is looking for a motivated Sr. Software Quality Analyst to lead all aspects of Quality Assurance and QA Testing of technology projects in support of US Commercial Operations.  The Sr. SQA will be responsible for managing the work of assigned Quality Assurance (QA) resources, effectively building and tracking QA Plans and Strategies, and ensuring end-to-end quality in all phases of the project lifecycle.  

Duties:

• Plan and execute functional, performance and stress testing on applications and systems using automation and manual testing
• Maintain an understanding of leading tools and technologies for development of mission critical web, database and related applications. (Mercury Suite, Selenium, Segue, etc)
• Lead the development of SQA Test Plans, Test Procedures, SQA lab standards and tool requirements
• Identify opportunities for process improvements that streamline development activities while minimizing risk
• Mentor other team members in testing processes & testing tools in order to execute Test Plans as required
• Manage work of onsite and offshore SQA testers as required 

The DAS is responsible for the specifications, acquisition, loading and delivery of non-CRF data including IxRS, laboratory, pK and other data.

Responsible for the production of non-CRF data collection specification documentation 

Defines the study specific non-CRF data handling strategy

Collaborates with SMT to agree on vendor expectations for the collection and transfer of data 

Reviews and refines the technical requirements with service provider to establish the transfer of non-CRF data  

Responsible for establishing appropriate transfer methodology with external data provider

Provides transfer methodology training and documentation on non-CRF data for external vendors.

Responsible for configuring the data loading tools based on data collection specifications

Receives, uploads, confirms and communicates status of test data transfers to validate and accept file format and database structure

Performs verification and resolves data transmission, file format and loading errors with data providers  

Proactively checks all inbound non-CRF electronic data for any potentially unblinding data as defined in the protocol and ensures study integrity by sequestering unblinding data until data release is authorised

Delivers data to external recipients and review bodies via established transfer methodologies

Represent CDM on IxRS sub teams and works with the Study Management Team to develop IxRS specifications and implement the system

Coordinates and plans subfunction activities to meet program-level deliverables and timelines

Develops and maintains the subfunction standards for the studies in a program

Collaborates with Data Modeling Specialists to define study data collection standards for new assessments and collaborates with them to implement new standards

Effectively communicates ideas, project goals and status of work and can present to senior management 

Proactively develops solutions to complex problems requiring the regular use of ingenuity and innovation

Sets targeted timeframes for  deliverables and anticipates potential scenarios that may result in timeline delays; able to influence and negotiate a positive outcome

Proactively develops contingency plans to reduce impact of risks that may occur, to analyze effectiveness of strategies and to monitor and review risks 

Overview:

The Sales Operations Manager role is to support the assigned business unit or franchise with regular and ad hoc business analysis and reporting of, for example, product sales, market share, market segmentation, reimbursement analysis, and/or other measures of business performance. They work closely with other team members in Sales Operations & Information Management, helping to ensure data quality, accuracy, timely and targeted reporting, optimized database and other information systems operations, which may include regular responsibilities to support ongoing operational management of the sales force automation/customer relationship management systems and processes. They also provide the assigned group with support in customer targeting, field workforce sizing, structuring and territory alignments, sales goal modeling and allocation, sales incentive compensation plan design, and/or payment distributions and administration. Given the nature of this role, they work regularly with cross-functional customers in the

assigned business unit or functional unit, such as Franchise Sales and Marketing, as well as a host of other internal partners and stakeholders, including Market Analysis & Strategy, gCOI (Genentech's Corporate Office of Information Technology), and others.

Key Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for managing and training on all sales operations deliverables including operations launch planning, analytics, reporting, targeting, alignments, Incentive Compensation and Sales Force Automation for their assigned brand(s)
• Partner with sales management and Field Sales Operations to define and produce analytics that support the business objectives and strategies. Provide periodic reports and detailed analysis to identify drivers behind trends and potential business opportunities
• Develop communication materials to support field sales management on business reviews and sales force tools
• Support and respond to field sales inquiries around data
• Collaborate in the management of all IC operation activities including goal allocation, goal adjustments, IC reports. Partner with Compensation Administration team to validate and process incentive payouts, assess and provide impact on issues affecting field incentive plan
• Collaborate with the Information Technology team to define business requirements and solutions for all tools and deliverables that support the field sales force
• Comply with all laws, regulations and policies that govern the conduct of GNE activities

Sr. Strategy Manager

The Sr. Strategy Manager, Strategic Pricing & Contracting develops pricing and contract strategies for the assigned segments that optimize the value of Genentech’s portfolio, which includes leading cross-functional segment strategy development teams, building effective relationships with account core teams, internal teams across MCCO (Managed Care & Customer Operations), scenario analysis/modeling for overall financial and legal viability, and ongoing pricing and contract performance assessment/analysis.

This opening would be primarily focused on leading launch preparations for octreolin, a recently in-licensed compound for the treatment of acromegaly. Acromegaly is a disease affecting 20,000 people in the US. This is a long-term condition in which there is too much growth hormone present resulting in body tissues enlarging over time, ultimately leading to various co-morbidities and a shorter lifespan. We are excited about this opportunity for Genentech as we feel that octreolin could represent a significant advance for patients with this devastating condition. The potential launch timing is Q1, 2015.

This supervisor role would oversee the Growth Franchise (Nutropin and Octreolin) and will have one or more direct reports and will also share some of the other departmental management activities with their manager, e.g., reviewing the work of other managers, developing training/development programs and initiatives for team members, preparing and delivering senior management presentations on strategic or complex issues, leading strategic projects, etc. Given the nature of this group’s work, most management and staff in this department have considerable responsibilities for regular communications, interactions, coordination and development with partners in the broader Roche organization, and communicating with, influencing, and securing approval from senior management.

• Typically manages pricing activities and contract strategy performance analysis for more complex, high-volume or high strategic value products
  • Participates in various Genentech business planning meetings and processes
• Regularly leads strategic pricing & contracting analysis and assessment for the assigned segments, franchises and products across all stages of the lifecycle
• Acts as segment subject matter expert for assigned account segments
• Works closely with Account core teams to devise appropriate strategy for decision-making, terms and negotiation.  Executes all needed analytics to influence MCCO Governance or related field leadership teams on winning strategies
• Stays abreast of macro trends in the healthcare environment that could potentially impact pricing and contracting opportunities and/or risks
• Conducts or commissions market research and competitive analysis working with other internal or external partners as necessary
• Develops detailed quantitative and qualitative analyses and modeling of pricing and contracting strategies and recommendations
• Synthesizes market and business analytics in presentations and communications
•  Works with brand pricing and contracting strategy leads to align brand or overall segment strategy with account-based needs
•  Tracks and communicates all relevant pricing and contracting trends and issues in assigned segments to internal partners/stakeholders
•  Prepares internal reports and presentations and reviews with key internal partners/stakeholders; has frequent presentations to senior management
•  Identifies and recommends metrics to assess pricing and contracting strategy effectiveness for all assigned segments
•  Tracks and monitors account performance, including post-hoc analysis of account level strategy and implementation results
•  Works closely and collaboratively with a host of internal partners/stakeholders including, but not limited to operations departments to understand operational considerations and constraints related to strategies and representing this input to the core teams
•  Recommends on contract group clustering to ensure appropriate consistencies as well as provide maximum leverage, efficiencies, and effectiveness
•  May support manager in building pricing and contracting models and other tools for department-wide analysis and assessment
• Translates research, analysis and modeling into documented pricing and contracting strategies.  Works with manager to ensure integrated cross-segment consistencies and efficiencies
• Evaluates immediate-, medium- and longer-range business and financial impacts of pricing and contracting strategies
• Identifies and supports others in planning for operational and tactical requirements to support pricing and contracting strategies for existing, new, in-line and/or pipeline stage products
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• Adhere to all applicable compliance and safety requirements, cGMPs, SOPs, and other manufacturing documents
• Lead efforts to provide on-going technical support for production at internal and external contract and partner sites. Includes monitoring process performance, resolving manufacturing deviations, participating in quality investigations, and providing technical approval of document and automation recipe changes to support continuous process improvement
• Lead and/or participate in global initiatives and cross-functional investigational and project teams
• Work collaboratively with site Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) groups to develop and communicate best practices for process and equipment design and operation to ensure consistency and compliance across the biologics manufacturing network
• Support product impact and root cause assessments for process discrepancies and Quality investigations
• Travel within the Roche network and to contract manufacturing sites will be required