Head Purification, Microbiology, Virology (PMV)
Genentech
- San Francisco, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Oversight of purification development, QC microbiology, and Process Virology sub-functions
- Ensure developed processes are robust, incorporate sustainability elements, and are enable seamless transfer to clinical and commercial sites
- Accountable for oversight of projects by PMV Evaluation and Review and responsible to represent PMV in Senior level decision making forums
- Create a strategic direction for Purification process technology development and data management, meeting the future needs of both Technical Development and clinical and commercial customers
- Maintain tight connections and alignment of QC microbiology and Adventitious Agents Testing group with broader Roche QC network
- Ensure Genentech continues to attract, retain, and develop industry-leading technical talent at all levels
- Lead or represent Technical Development on multidisciplinary strategic initiatives along with colleagues in Quality, Regulatory and manufacturing
- Ensure effectiveness of functional area initiatives (e.g., talent development, safety programs, LEAN productivity programs, Digital Transformation)
- Develop and oversee functional area budget
- Approve key internal documents and review regulatory submissions for technical accuracy and strategic soundness
- Act as a subject matter expert within and outside of the company
- Cultivate an organizational culture of technical excellence that is high performing, agile, lean, innovative, self-motivated and encourages smart risk taking. Foster a culture where new perspectives and ways of working are explored and integrated into its operations, where meaningful and challenging assignments are available to staff, and where the decision making principles (fit-for-purpose, at the right level, clarity of process) are well established.
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline
- 15+ years of technical experience including at least 5 years of senior managerial experience with a group of significant scope
- A recognized leader in the BioPharma industry as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, contributions to conferences, and white papers.
- Excellent verbal and written communicator
- Demonstrated commitment to team and organization development including inspiring an environment of continuous improvement and innovation