Genentech

The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. 

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic medical leader to join the US Medical Affairs network of scientists at Genentech with the neurological rare diseases (NRD) team. This position will provide exceptional clinical and scientific leadership for medical affairs activities in NRD, aiming to generate and communicate medical evidence that aids practitioners, patients, and payers in making informed health care decisions. The successful candidate will exhibit outstanding communication and leadership skills, building strong relationships with key stakeholders.  This role also requires representing the US Medical function within cross-functional teams and initiatives at Genentech, Roche’s global organization, and external customer engagements, with an emphasis on leading fit-for-purpose teams, prioritizing work flexibly, and engaging in partnerships to address complex multidisciplinary challenges. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide the medical perspective to a broader network of Medical Affairs professionals in both home and field organizations.

• Contribute to defining science and medical strategies that lead to impactful medical affairs tactics.

• Design, execute, and monitor medical strategies, plans, and tactics throughout the product lifecycle.

• Represent Genentech Medical Affairs externally at key meetings.

• Develop scientific partnerships with therapeutic area experts and execute collaborations.

• Lead efficient implementation of medical tactics by leveraging relevant expertise and insights.

• Execute USMA/global clinical trial activities conducted as part of Medical Affairs.

Who you are

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced Clinical/Science Degree required (e.g. PharmD, PhD, MD etc.)

• Minimum 5-10+  years of relevant clinical/medical pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience preferably in the neurology area.

• Experience or relevant knowledge of pre-approval drug development trials and/or post  marketing medical evidence generation, including expertise in controlled and observational study designs, data analysis, and clinical/health economic interpretations 

• Understanding of the US health care environment including the payer landscape, evidence  based medicine tools and practices, and health technology assessments

• Ability to navigate complex and challenging situations and flex and thrive in an ambiguous environment.

Travel Requirements

The position is located in South San Francisco.  The position may require up to an additional 35% time traveling. 

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, CA is $224,800 - $515,800.  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.

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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