Genentech · 2 days ago
Strategy & Operations Lead
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$152K/yr - $282K/yr
12+ years expGenentech is a company dedicated to innovating healthcare and ensuring access for everyone. The Strategy & Operations Lead will play a crucial role in aligning strategic initiatives and operational excellence across Roche’s Product Development Data Sciences portfolio, while also leading and developing a team to drive effective execution and accountability.
BiotechnologyLife ScienceManufacturing
Responsibilities
You lead and develop the Strategy & Ops team, driving consistency, coaching the team towards executive-level decision-making and influential communications
You act as a key senior leader and thought partner in the organization, responsible for developing strategic planning, portfolio governance, and prioritization processes, ensuring consistency and connectivity across the BSO team and sub-functions while aligning with enterprise direction
You work closely with the BSO leadership team, and cross-functional business partners to lead initiatives related to quality / compliance, resource planning, and board of director priorities
You translate high-level strategies, in close partnership with the head of BSO and head of PDD into actionable roadmaps, driving team planning, execution / tracking of cross-functional initiatives, and delivery of priority deliverables with a strong sense of accountability
You act as a connector across the PDD organization to proactively identify gaps that influence our strategic plan and operating model by enabling shared ownership of enterprise priorities in complex and ambiguous environments
You develop and manage PDD LT and organization-wide meetings, shaping agendas and driving priority topics by connecting insights across PDD and stakeholder needs for awareness, discussion, or decision-making
You serve as a key change agent to help lead our organization through strategic shifts in our operating environment, responsible for internal communications across initiatives, crafting clear narratives and materials for senior and executive stakeholders
You foster a purpose-driven culture that emphasizes strategic clarity, operational excellence, and measurable impact through accountability, urgency, collaboration, and continuous improvement
You design and manage leadership meeting structures (e.g., Quant Team, sub-functional LT meetings), including content creation, facilitation, and follow-through
Qualification
Required
You hold an advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MSc, PharmD) in life sciences, business administration, data sciences, or a related field
You bring 12+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, diagnostics, or data sciences organizations, including roles in business operations, strategic planning, or portfolio management
You have 3+ years of experience in people leadership and cross-functional team management, with a proven ability to drive strategic execution through influence and orchestration
You have demonstrated success in driving complex initiatives and aligning stakeholders in large matrixed organizations
You bring deep experience with strategy execution, leadership operations, and roadmap delivery in R&D or data/analytics environments
You possess strong communication, synthesis, and presentation skills across both technical and non-technical audiences
You have the capacity for independent thinking and the ability to make decisions based upon sound principles
You exhibit excellent strategic agility including problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and agility that extends beyond your technical domain
You demonstrate respect for cultural differences when interacting with colleagues in the global workplace
You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically in the areas of presentation and writing, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in clear, simple language
Preferred
Prior experience as a Chief of Staff or Strategic Operations Lead in a data or R&D setting
Familiarity with Roche's organizational structure, governance processes, and ways of working
Experience in managing leadership operating models, initiative planning, and strategic measurement frameworks (e.g., OKRs)
Understanding of digital health, in silico strategies, and advanced analytics portfolios in a regulated environment
Knowledge of agile delivery principles and cross-functional execution frameworks
You develop and manage PDD LT and organization-wide meetings, shaping agendas and driving priority topics by connecting insights across PDD and stakeholder needs for awareness, discussion, or decision-making
You serve as a key change agent to help lead our organization through strategic shifts in our operating environment, responsible for internal communications across initiatives, crafting clear narratives and materials for senior and executive stakeholders
You foster a purpose-driven culture that emphasizes strategic clarity, operational excellence, and measurable impact through accountability, urgency, collaboration, and continuous improvement
You design and manage leadership meeting structures (e.g., Quant Team, sub-functional LT meetings), including content creation, facilitation, and follow-through
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
2026-01-07
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