Genentech · 20 hours ago
Disease Area Head (DAH) - Lung/GI/GU Oncology
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$350K/yr - $430K/yrGenentech is a leader in healthcare innovation, seeking a dynamic and visionary professional for the role of Disease Area Head for Lung/GI/GU Cancers. This position involves leading multidisciplinary teams and providing strategic guidance for early pipeline decision-making and lifecycle management in late-stage development, with a global responsibility for multiple products in the oncology domain.
BiotechnologyLife ScienceManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead large-scale multidisciplinary teams, composed of direct and indirect reports, with considerable influence on the Disease Area’s (DA) overall ambition and strategic, financial and operational performance
In collaboration with your team and cross-functional partners, you will make significant contributions to the 2030 Pharma vision as you shape the end-to-end Disease Area Strategies and plans
In partnership with the Research and Development organizations (Reds, PD), Business Development, Commercial Leadership Teams and Global Medical Affairs (PDMA), you and your team will shape the future portfolio for the DA and will lead global lifecycle management and development of all solutions (molecules/products) within the Disease Areas
You will have global responsibility for multiple molecules/products, which can include multiple line extensions. You will oversee a team of senior leaders who are accountable for coordinating and managing the lifecycle of late-stage and on-market products; providing global, cross-functional leadership for all Research & development, technical, manufacturing, and commercial activities
Co-leading the Lung/GI/GU Cancer Disease Area Team that develops and implements long-term end-to-end Roche strategy in the assigned Disease Areas
In partnership with the functions mentioned above, leading development and execution of a robust, integrated and cohesive end-to-end vision and strategy for the overall franchise, which includes individual global lifecycle strategies and plans for all products/indications across the assigned franchise
Developing and managing the Lung/GI/GU Cancer Disease Area budget to ensure financial targets are met and to optimize resource allocation
Contribute to shape the external Disease Area ecosystem, engaging with the world’s most renowned Therapeutic Area Experts, Patients’ Advisory Groups, Healthcare industry leaders, Biotech
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, with development and therapeutic area experience in the relevant Disease Area
Outstanding people leader and developer in a multicultural environment and virtual set-up, with demonstrated ability to lead business and people through high impact change and transformation
Experience leading large cross-functional organizations, preferably in the domains of drugs research and development, drugs and indications pre-launch and launch, throughout the entire cycle of strategy setting and execution
Deep understanding and knowledge of the Disease Area competitive landscape, and experience in partnering with business development/acquisitions teams
Outstanding partnership skills: with a track record that includes finding opportunities that have improved results in areas beyond direct management or influence
Confirmed abilities to work effectively in multicultural, matrix environments, across numerous time zones
Education: Master's degree. MD, PhD or MBA are strongly preferred
Required to travel globally approx 30% of the time
Working language: English
Benefits
A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
Relocation benefits are available for this position.
Company
Genentech
Genentech is a biotechnology research company that specializes in genetic testing and personalized medicines.
Founded in 1976
10001+ employees
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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
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