Senior Medical (Science) Director, Neurological Rare Diseases (South San Francisco)

The PositionThe Sr. Medical Science Director/Sr. Medical Director at Genentech puts patients and science at the center of all actions. They drive medical tactics aimed at maximizing medical progress for patients. They collaborate to drive timely data generation and dissemination. They are expected to maintain an in-depth understanding of the medical strategy and relevant clinical and payer issues, while ensuring Genentech's partners understand key trends and shifts in the external healthcare landscape. They serve as the guardian for high standards of compliance, ethics and safety. This role is organized within a network of experts, and therefore may be performing a variety of medical activities, as needed.The OpportunityThe Neurological Rare Diseases Sr. Medical Science Director/Sr. Medical Director will provide exceptional clinical and scientific leadership for medical activities, aiming to generate and communicate medical evidence that aids practitioners, patients, and payers in making informed health care decisions. The successful candidate exhibits outstanding communication and leadership skills and builds strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.This position will also represent the US Medical function within cross functional teams and initiatives at Genentech, within the Roche global organization, and in external customer facing engagements. In addition to strong communication skills, this position requires the ability to lead fit-for-purpose teams in a matrix environment, flexibility in prioritizing work, and a mindset to engage in purposeful partnerships to solve complex multi-disciplinary challenges.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, execute, and monitor medical strategies, plans and tactics spanning the lifecycle of molecules in the neurological rare diseases spaceProvide clinically meaningful perspective for regulatory and other scientific communicationsClinical Study Design and ManagementScientific Engagement with Genentech's Internal and External StakeholdersCongress Planning and Medical/Scientific Content Communications & ReviewAccountable for implementing strategy through medical tactics, tapping into the network of relevant expertise and insightsMaintaining an in-depth understanding of relevant medical strategy and clinical, patient/caregiver, payer and healthcare/market landscapeAct as a guardian for high standards of compliance, ethics and safety; putting patients at the center of all actions.Who you areRequired Qualifications & ExperienceAdvanced Clinical/Science Degree required (e.g. PharmD, PhD, MD etc.)Minimum 8+ years of relevant biopharmaceutical industry experience. Understanding of and/or previous experience with Phase I - III and/or Phase IV drug developmentConsiderable experience across Medical domains including: principles and techniques of data analysis, data interpretation and assessment of clinical relevance, medical writing and reviewing, medical strategy development, external engagement planning and execution, etc.Experience or relevant knowledge of pre-approval drug development trials and/or post-marketing medical evidence generation, including expertise in controlled and observational study designs, data analysis, and clinical/health economic interpretationsUnderstanding of the US health care environment including the payer landscape, marketplace factors/dynamics, evidence-based medicine tools and practices, etc.Proven record in developing strong relationships with external stakeholders (therapeutic area experts, external organizations, etc.) Great team player; Highly collaborative; Good interpersonal and influencing skills; Can effectively and quickly establish rapport and influence without authorityPreferred Experience:Expertise and industry experience in Neurological Rare DiseasesLocation / Travel RequirementsThe position is located in South San Francisco. The position may require up to an additional 35% time traveling. The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, CA is $198,600 - 471,000. 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.BenefitsRelocation benefits are not available for this job posting.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.Job SummaryJob number: 202605-112691Date posted : 2026-05-22Profession: Research & DevelopmentEmployment type: Full time