Genentech · 1 day ago
Chief of Staff and Director of Squad Operations and Administration - Foundational Products
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$166K/yr - $309K/yr
10+ years expGenentech is a pioneering biotech company celebrating its legacy while focusing on future innovations. As the Chief of Staff & Director of Operations and Administration for the Foundational Products Squad, you will serve as a strategic partner and operational leader, overseeing business planning, operational excellence, and cross-functional communications to ensure the squad's alignment and impact.
BiotechnologyLife ScienceManufacturing
Responsibilities
Serve as a high-level "Deputy" and proxy for the VP by synthesizing complex cross-functional insights (Legal, Medical, Marketing, etc.) to drive decision-making, while acting as a trusted sounding board empowered to challenge leadership and ensure strategic alignment across the network
Drive the "Rhythm of the Business" across multiple squads by leading high-impact milestones and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), while maintaining accountability for overall squad health and championing the integration of Everyday AI and modern work practices to optimize global operations
Lead the narrative for the VP by drafting core strategic communications that inspire stakeholders, while navigating the organization through complex change and fostering a connected, humanized culture that prioritizes meaningful collaboration over transactional tasks
Lead and develop a high-performing team of three while collaborating across the CPO leadership team to strategically deploy talent and resources in alignment with the evolving needs of a multi-billion-dollar portfolio
Facilitate critical discussions around ROI, P&L, and resource trade-offs to drive data-driven investment decisions, while representing squad priorities with senior leadership to influence outcomes through strong executive presence
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in business, science, communications, or other relevant field
10+ years of work experience in operations, communications, or marketing within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
Experienced in operational discipline and strategic field insight, combining a history of field sales leadership with home-office operations experience to act as a thought partner to senior executives in complex, changing environments
Strong storytelling skills with the 'global fluency' to lead across cultures and time zones, experience humanizing complex data into inspiring narratives while bridging gaps between the inner leadership circle and rotating cross-functional partners
An adaptable leader who prioritizes people over rigid processes, backed by an unwavering commitment to corporate policy and specific 2026 California legislative standards (including SB 642, SB 294, and AB 692)
Benefits
A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Company
Genentech
Genentech is a biotechnology research company that specializes in genetic testing and personalized medicines.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2009-03-26Acquired
1999-07-20IPO
1976-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Ashley Magargee
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Laird
Vice President, Global MSAT Drug Substance Biologics Technology and Commercial Products Support
Recent News
2026-01-23
Genetic Engineering News
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