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Head of gRED Administrative Business Partnering

South San FranciscoFull-time$167k–$309k2026-06-15 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid · United States

Core

Lead a team of 70 administrative professionals supporting 3,000 scientists and researchers at Genentech, driving strategic vision, operational excellence, and career development for the administrative community.

Role type

Senior leadership (Head of Administrative Business Partnering)

Builds

A future-ready centralized administrative function and a vibrant professional community for administrative staff

Domain

Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Corporate Operations

Required skills

Strategic organizational design, executive stakeholder management, team leadership and development, resource and budget management, process optimization, AI and digital tool adoption, inclusive leadership

Preferred skills

Bachelor's degree, experience in large dynamic corporate matrix organizations

Technologies

Google Workspace, AI tools

Responsibilities

Develop and execute organizational design and strategic vision for the centralized administrative function; Serve as a strategic thought partner to executive leadership on operational effectiveness and resource allocation; Lead inclusive recruitment and manage administrative staffing; Establish modern training frameworks and govern the adoption of cutting-edge technologies including AI; Role-model inclusive leadership and ensure equitable professional development pathways

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership scope