Medical; Science Director, Immunology

Overview

A healthier future drives us to innovate. We continuously advance science to ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come, creating a world where we have more time with the people we love. The Medical (Science) Director at Genentech places patients and science at the center of all actions, driving tactics that maximize medical progress and maintaining an in-depth understanding of medical strategy, clinical and payer issues, and the external healthcare landscape.

• Provide the medical perspective to a network of medical affairs professionals and cross‑functional teams in the home office and field organizations.
• Design medical strategies spanning the product lifecycle.
• Execute efficient implementation of medical tactics, leveraging expertise, insights, advanced analytics, and digital platforms.
• Develop partnerships and conduct scientific exchange with external stakeholders across the healthcare landscape, including therapeutic area experts and medical societies.
• Represent Genentech externally at key meetings.
• Lead congress and publication planning, and medical/scientific content communications and review.
• Design and manage data generation activities, including clinical studies and real‑world evidence conducted as part of medical affairs.
• Spearhead medical launch strategy, aligning clinical evidence, medical communication, and external stakeholder engagement to ensure launch readiness and excellence in execution.

• Advanced clinical or science degree (e.g., PharmD, PhD, MD).
• Minimum three years of relevant clinical/medical pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience.
• Proven record in developing strong relationships with external stakeholders (e.g., therapeutic area experts, external organizations).
• Understanding of the U.S. health care environment, including payer landscape, marketplace factors/dynamics, and evidence‑based medicine tools and practices.
• Ability to navigate complex situations and thrive in an ambiguous, multi‑team environment.
• Highly collaborative, strong interpersonal skills, capable of influencing without authority.
• Preferred: background or clinical expertise in immunology (e.g., lupus, inflammatory bowel disease).

Position located in South San Francisco, CA; may require up to 35% traveling.

Expected salary range for South San Francisco, CA: $173,200 – $433,600, based on experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Possible discretionary annual bonus and full benefits package (link to details).

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. We employ, promote, and treat all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination based on veteran status, disability status, or any other protected class, in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.