People & Culture Business Partner – Pharma Technical Development

The Roche Pharma Technical Development (PTD) organization is accountable for developing robust manufacturing processes and quality control systems to efficiently transform scientific ideas into products and it reliably delivers quality products to patients enrolled in clinical studies around the world. PTD’s key focus areas include:

• Small & Large Molecule Development: Developing robust manufacturing processes for the quick delivery of the pipeline.
• Bioprocessing, Clinical Manufacturing & Supply Chain: Developing, supplying, and delivering clinical trial products.
• Formulation, Delivery, Device & Packaging Development: Discovering ways to improve patient access and convenience.
• Analytical Development & Quality Control: Developing assays and methods to characterize medicines.

PTD has over 2500 employees worldwide, most of them being based in Basel (CH), Penzburg (Germany), and South San Francisco (US), with presence also in other PT sites.

The Opportunity

The People & Culture (P&C) Business Partner position reports to the Enterprise Business Partner for PT and supports the PTD Global Head and her Leadership Team, and collaborates closely with other PT Business Partners and the PTD Leaders to understand long-term business needs and strategic P&C priorities. This position translates the business strategy into P&C strategies and drives fit-for-purpose implementation. This position leads and drives change initiatives, people streams, Work Product Teams, and squads to embed and implement the overall P&C strategies for the PT organization. This position can also support Work Product Teams/squads or initiatives in other parts of the business based on overall priorities.

This position is accountable as a trusted strategic partner and coach, advancing organizational design and effectiveness (including driving transformation in mindset, behaviors and ways of working), for building a diverse and inclusive work culture, and securing future talent and capabilities.

The P&C Business Partner will partner with local P&C Partners to help drive local implementation of the global people strategy.

Business Acumen

• Aligns 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 Business Partners, other P&C Chapters, and subject-matter experts to develop high-quality solutions.
• Maintains 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.
• Recommends business practice/work process improvements to identify opportunities for leveraging human capital; ensures P&C initiatives adds organizational value.
• Maintains knowledge of the 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 a leadership culture in line with the Roche leadership framework.
• Translates the business vision, mission, and strategy along with the 10 year ambition and P&C Aspirational Goals into projects and initiatives with milestones and delivery schedules; leads or participates in Work Product Teams and squads to effectively meet planned objectives; develops clear action plans with results-oriented goals for measuring success; drives alignment and buy-in within multiple leadership areas as part of a network.
• Diagnoses P&C needs and identifies interventions that address issues of retention, change leadership, employee engagement, and leadership development, partnering with Business Partners, Work Product Teams, squads and other P&C Chapters as appropriate; uses appropriate tools for leadership competency and skills assessment.
• Drives and implements change with proven ability to influence business leaders and P&C professionals to required outcomes.
• Influences, develops, mentors and provides leadership to networks and work product team/squads in partnership with Advisory Business Partners.

Strategic P&C Insights & Innovation

• Gathers and analyzes 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.
• Diagnoses 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:

Qualifications & Experience

• 12+ years of broad and progressive Human Resource or consulting experience in or with organizations recognized for best HR practices.
• Experience working in a Biotech or R&D organization preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources (or related field) preferred, and/or equivalent work experience. Advanced degree preferred.
• Passion for and focus on building a diverse and inclusive work culture.
• Proven ability to lead with a creative mindset, acting as a coach and mentor for leaders
• Systems thinking, proven ability to work effectively across multiple business areas, teams, and key leadership areas in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to influence with courageous authenticity and build trust with individuals at all levels within the organization, challenging the status quo when appropriate.
• Effectively diagnosing long-term P&C needs, and shaping and leading initiatives to address them.

Location: Must work On-site at our Genentech, South San Francisco location.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, CA is between $198,400 and $368,400. 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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