Corporate Counsel, Global Legal Technical Operations & Facilities

Great medicine can't change the world if it never leaves the lab. Our Pharma Technical Operations (PT) organization is the global backbone that transforms scientific discoveries into real-world therapies. Joining our Global Legal Technical Operations & Facilities team means stepping onto a highly collaborative, global team of experts. Together, we provide the proactive legal support that empowers PT to manufacture and deliver medicines safely and efficiently. You’ll be trusted to advise on complex, high-stakes matters, knowing that your daily work supports our patients and our company’s global ambition to prevent, stop and cure diseases. We are seeking to hire a Corporate Counsel in Global Legal Technical Operations & Facilities. This team member will focus on global support to PT and its sites involving regulatory and transactional counseling on environmental, health & safety matters, FDA/cGMP, manufacturing supply and development agreements, and other related matters. The Opportunity Key responsibilities of this individual contributor role may include but not be limited to the following: Providing legal advice and strategic counseling to PT sites, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) departments, global EHS functions, and other business units. Advising and representing our manufacturing sites on EHS compliance and enforcement matters, sustainability, and environmental land use issues. Coordinating environmental due diligence; drafting and negotiating EHS and related provisions of contracts; and counseling on environmental site remediation. Advising on regulatory and compliance matters arising under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act related to manufacturing practices (cGMP), quality system requirements, and other issues and agreements involving quality considerations. Preparing and negotiating manufacturing supply and development agreements, and advising on related transactional issues key to manufacturing operations. Managing outside counsel retained to support legal matters. The How Legal excellence accelerates in combination with the right business- and solutions-focused attitude, mindset, and ways of working. Here is who we are looking for: Communication and Leadership Pro-active and confident individual who is committed to driving change. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate complex and highly technical information clearly and concisely. Commitment to working as a team player in a multinational legal department. Excellent interpersonal skills with high cross-cultural sensitivity. Willingness to travel. Our Expectations Strong business acumen; sensitive to business needs; views change as an opportunity; eager to work in a fast paced environment. Best in class attitude; challenges status quo constructively and contributes to improvements; results oriented; ability to influence; solutions oriented mindset. Who You Are 5+ years of EHS or manufacturing related legal experience, ideally in a pharma/biotech corporate setting and/or in a law firm or relevant government agency. A U.S. law degree (J.D.) and current “good standing” admission to at least one U.S. state bar, or be eligible to apply to California’s Registered In-House Counsel program. Demonstrated experience and track record of success or committed interest in: Providing EHS regulatory compliance advice to industrial clients, preferably to the pharmaceutical or biotech industries; Providing manufacturing support in pharmaceutical or biotech industries, such as regulatory counseling on FDA/cGMP related matters. Location This role is located at Genentech’s South San Francisco, California campus. A remote working arrangement is not available. Relocation benefits are not available for this position. The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $181,800 to $337,600. 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. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants. Who We Are Genentech, a member of the Roche group and founder of the biotechnology industry, is dedicated to pursuing groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases. To solve the world's most complex health challenges, we ask bigger questions that challenge our industry and the boundaries of science to transform society. Our transformational discoveries include the first targeted antibody for cancer and the first medicine for primary progressive multiple sclerosis. The next step is yours. To apply today, click on the "Apply for this job" button. 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. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.