Job Description

A healthier future. That’s what drives us.

Who We Are

In People & Culture our vision is to bring our Roche purpose to life by unlocking the greatness in all our people and organisation. We are accountable for people and culture strategies and initiatives that focus on value protection and value creation that support the realisation of our aspirational goals, Roche’s Ten-Year Ambitions and key business objectives. As cultural stewards we are committed to nurture a diverse and inclusive culture where every Roche employee feels heard, valued and respected and in which we can all grow, develop, and thrive; while achieving our full potential.

At Roche, our focus on "doing now what patients need next" guides every step we take. Amid the dynamic landscape of healthcare, technological advancements, geopolitical shifts, and environmental concerns, we continuously uncover new opportunities to make a meaningful impact on our healthcare systems and patients around the world.

The Opportunity

The Finance organization contributes directly to the Roche Ten-Year Ambitions with a focus on bold entrepreneurship, the steer for strong financial performance and the guidance for rigorous resource allocation end-to-end along the value chain.

The recently revised Finance Ambitions serve as the Finance strategic foundation comprising four ambitions:

• Digital: Evolve to a world-leading data and digital-driven function
• Resource allocation: Enhance value through effective resource allocation
• Commercial: Enable key launches and maximise profitable top-line
• People: Thrive in a high-performing organisation

In Roche Legal & Compliance we shape opportunities and navigate risks - sustainably for Roche, patients & society.

• Enterprise:We ensure Roche's license to operate and drive sustainable growth with a focus on governance and proactive engagement.
• Business: We are trusted partners that drive impact on the business strategies & outcomes.
• People: We are passionate & curious, dedicated to growing & collaborating in a high performing organisation.
• Drive and implement the L&C 2030 Digital and Data Ambitions

This position is based in the US (San Francisco) and is a unique opportunity to partner with different leadership teams in the Pharma Finance organization as well as the global Legal organization. While you will primarily partner with the CFO for Genentech, the Heads of Finance for pRED, gRED and PD, this position will also partner with the Head of Global Legal Pharma and General Counsel for Genentech.

Business Acumen

• Aligning P&C strategy, goals, and objectives to overall business strategies and objectives; translates P&C strategies to drive key business results; provides guidance on talent management, workforce strategies, organization design and reward and recognition in partnership with P&C Business Partner Team Lead for Finance, P&C Enterprise Partner for Legal, other P&C Business Partners/Business Partners Advisory, other Chapters and subject-matter experts to develop high quality solutions.
• Maintaining broad-based knowledge of multiple leadership areas across the organization and its operations; uses knowledge of business and P&C insights, metrics, expertise, and decision principles to effectively diagnose topics with a wide range of complexity
• Recommending business practice/work process improvements to identify opportunities for leveraging human capital; ensures all P&C initiatives have ROI that adds to organizational Value
• Maintaining knowledge of external environment and other related information on peer and comparison groups to effectively diagnose and implement strategies to help drive business Decisions

Leadership

• Strategic sparring partner and coach for fostering VACC leadership and a leadership culture in line with the Roche leadership frame
• Diagnose P&C needs and identifies interventions that address issues of retention, change leadership, employee engagement, and leadership development, partnering with Enterprise Business Partner, WPTs/squads and other P&C Chapters as appropriate; uses appropriate tools for leadership competency and skills assessment
• Drive and implements change with proven ability to influence business leaders and P&C professionals to required outcomes
• Influence, develop, mentor and provide VACC leadership partnering with Advisory Business Partners

Strategic P&C Insights & Innovation

• Gather and analyze internal and external data, evidence-based research, benchmarks, P&C and business metrics to make critical decisions; shares insights with leaders and recommends innovative solutions based on the P&C decision principles that support the culture, strategic direction and resources
• Diagnose root causes of work environment issues, disruptive team dynamics and ineffective organizational setups; initiates interventions and shapes solutions in collaboration and co-creation with key stakeholders across multiple leadership areas

Who you are

• 12+ years of related/relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree required
• Exemplifies strong leadership skills, with or without direct reports and demonstrates the potential to take on broader and more impactful P&C enterprise roles
• Demonstrates enterprise mindset and system thinking, proven ability to work effectively across multiple leadership areas, global teams and networks in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated ability and experience in effectively diagnosing short to mid-term P&C needs, and shaping and leading large scale global initiatives to address them
• Passion for and focus on building diverse and inclusive work cultures which foster psychological safety and a strong sense of belonging
• Role models VACC leadership. Proven ability to lead with a creative mindset, acting as a coach and mentor for senior leaders
• Demonstrated passion and drive to shape People & Culture across large and diverse business areas.
• Ability to influence with courageous authenticity and build trust with individuals at all levels within the organization, challenging the status quo when appropriate
• Demonstrated ability to navigate the P&C system, leverage P&C Chapters and SME’s for business impact and build strong collaborations to deliver on business and P&C strategies
• Leverage technology and data to generate insights as foundation for diagnosis, recommendations and decisions.
• Passion and ability to leverage current and emerging digital tools for collaboration, co-creation, and sharing across the system
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) to effectively address all organizational levels
• Takes active role in self-development and building future skills and capabilities

This position is based on-site at the South San Francisco site.

Relocation benefits are not available for this position.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $160,800 to $298,600. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. 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.

Benefits

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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