Vice President, US Medical Neurology (South San Francisco)

The PositionWe are seeking a transformational Vice President, US Medical – Neurology to lead a highly strategic and complex medical organization focused on advancing innovation, scientific leadership, actively incorporating population health principles that lead to measurable patient impact across the neurology portfolio.This leader will shape and execute a modern medical affairs vision that is externally informed, enterprise aligned, patient-centered, and grounded in scientific excellence. The VP will serve as a key member of the US Medical Leadership Team and a trusted partner to the Head of US Medical and peers, helping to advance enterprise priorities, organizational excellence, and a high-performing culture.The ideal candidate brings strong external orientation and scientific credibility within the Neurology practitioner community while also demonstrating exceptional ability to align across internal stakeholders, including Genentech US Medical therapeutic area leaders, global medical leadership, and cross-functional enterprise teams. Success in this role requires balancing strategic leadership for Neurology with enterprise thinking, collaboration, and organizational alignment.This role requires an accomplished and agile leader who thrives in complexity by creating clarity, leads with optimism and accountability, builds strong partnerships, and helps enthusiastically shape the future of US Medical through innovation, collaboration, and transformational leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Medical LeadershipDevelop and execute an integrated medical strategy for the neurology portfolio aligned with enterprise and patient prioritiesShape the future direction of neurology medical affairs through innovation, scientific leadership, and operational excellenceDrive launch readiness years ahead of anticipated launches, and lifecycle medical strategy across the portfolioTranslate scientific, patient needs/care gaps, and clinical insights into measurable, impactful medical strategies that improve patient outcomes and healthcare deliveryAnticipate and addresses emerging trends in neuroscience, evidence generation, digital health, and stakeholder engagement Ensure medical strategies are aligned with broader US and Global Medical priorities and organizational objectives without hesitation Enterprise & Cross-Functional LeadershipServe as an enterprise leader within US Medical, contributing beyond Neurology to advance organizational priorities, culture, and capabilities across Genentech USMBuild strong collaborative partnerships across therapeutic area leaders to drive alignment, share best practices, and foster a unified “One Medical” mindsetPartner effectively with global medical leadership to ensure strategic alignment and strong coordination across US and global prioritiesCollaborate closely across Medical, Clinical Development, Marketing, Commercial, Market Access, HEOR, Regulatory, Safety, Patient Advocacy, Public Affairs, and Field Medical organizationsOperate with enterprise perspective and organizational agility, balancing therapeutic area priorities with broader business and patient needsBuild strong alignment with the Head of US Medical Affairs and help translate organizational vision into execution, culture, and measurable impactFoster a culture of collaboration, transparency, accountability, and shared success across headquarter teams and field medical teamsScientific & External Engagement LeadershipMaintain existing, establish new critical relationships/partnerships, and maintain strong scientific credibility with healthcare professionals, community and academic institutions, patient advocacy groups, and key external stakeholders across neurology Lead external engagement strategy and represent the organization at scientific congresses, advisory boards, and other key forumsDrive high-quality scientific exchange in deep collaboration with field teams, and evidence dissemination with integrity and patient focusEnsure external insights are effectively translated into actionable medical strategy and organizational learning across the enterpriseEvidence Generation & InnovationOversee integrated evidence generation strategies that are multimodal in approach and includes customized approaches to real-world evidence, investigator-sponsored research, health outcomes research, and publication planning and other appropriate approaches Champion innovative approaches to medical insights, digital engagement, analytics, and evidence generationAdvance modern medical affairs capabilities including AI-enabled insights, omni channel engagement, and data-driven decision-making in close collaboration with teams within the enterprise Ensure medical strategies incorporate patient perspectives and evolving healthcare system needsDrive continuous improvement and modernization of medical affairs capabilities and operating modelsOrganizational Leadership & Talent DevelopmentLead and demonstrate what a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative neuroscience medical organization operates like within the “One Medical” context Build a culture grounded in accountability, agility, collaboration, inspiration with action to make it real, innovation, transparency, and continuous learningDevelop future leaders and strengthen organizational capability through coaching, mentorship, and talent planningCreate clarity, alignment, and energy during periods of change and organizational evolutionInspire teams and colleagues with a positive, solutions-oriented, and forward-looking leadership approachFoster a safe environment where teams are empowered to innovate, collaborate, and challenge legacy thinking constructivelyLeadership Expectations & Ways of WorkingThe Vice President, Medical Affairs – Neurology is expected to:Lead with an enterprise-first mindsetBuild alignment across US and Global Medical organizationsCollaborate effectively across therapeutic areas and functionsOperate with transparency, collaboration, accountability, “One Medical” mindset, and agility to translate ambiguity in clarity with speed and in alignment with the teamBring forward solutions and create momentum during complexity and changeFoster an inclusive, high-performing, and optimistic cultureChallenge legacy thinking objectively and help transform medical affairs capabilities for the future needsBalance strategic vision with operational executionLead through influence, trust, and partnership rather than hierarchy aloneServe as a role model for collaboration, resilience, innovation, and enterprise leadershipLeadership ProfileThe ideal candidate will demonstrate:A strong enterprise mindset and commitment to organizational success beyond individual functional prioritiesExceptional ability to align and collaborate across Genentech US Medical therapeutic areas and global medical leadership teamsStrong external orientation and knowledge with the ability to translate scientific and healthcare trends into actionable medical strategyA positive, “can do” leadership style grounded in accountability, agility, and executionThe ability to navigate complexity and drive alignment across highly matrixed organizationsA future-focused mindset that embraces innovation and continuous evolution rather than relying on legacy approachesStrong emotional intelligence, executive presence, and influencing skillsA passion for developing people, building culture, and advancing patient impactThe ability to create momentum, build bridges across organizations, and inspire teams through transformation and changeWe are seeking a leader who is energized by possibility, motivated by impact, consent vs consensus, and committed to shaping the future of Medical Affairs through partnership, alignment, enterprise leadership, collaboration, and innovation.QualificationsRequired QualificationsAdvanced scientific or clinical degree required (MD, PhD, or equivalent); MD preferredMinimum 15+ years of biopharmaceutical industry experience with significant medical affairs leadership responsibilityDeep expertise in neurology/neuroscience and recognition in this practitioner environment Proven success leading complex, matrixed medical affairs organizationsDemonstrated experience in launch excellence, lifecycle strategy, and evidence generationStrong understanding of the evolving healthcare ecosystem including payer, policy, and patient dynamicsExceptional leadership, communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skillsDemonstrated ability to influence across highly matrixed US and Global organizationsPreferred QualificationsExperience leading organizational transformation or capability modernization initiativesExperience integrating digital innovation, analytics, and AI-enabled approaches into medical affairs highly preferred Global or international leadership experience Track record of building high-performing teams and inclusive culturesExperience collaborating across multiple therapeutic areas within enterprise leadership structuresDemonstrated success driving cross-functional alignment and enterprise change initiativesWhat Success Looks LikeSuccess in this role will include:Evolving a best-in-class neurology medical organization recognized for scientific excellence, collaboration, and innovationCreating strong enterprise alignment within US Medical and across Global Medical, and cross-functional stakeholdersDeveloping high-performing teams and future leadersAdvancing modern medical capabilities and data-driven decision-making that incorporate enterprise goals and population health needsStrengthening external scientific credibility and stakeholder trustDriving meaningful patient and healthcare system impactHelping shape a culture of agility, accountability, collaboration, innovation, and optimism across US MedicalWhy Join UsThis is an opportunity to help define the future of neurology medical affairs within an organization committed to innovation, patient impact, population health a