Senior Director People & Culture Business Partner

The PositionSenior Director People & Culture Business PartnerAbout the Business AreaPharma Technical Operations (PT) manufactures and delivers Roche’s ground-breaking therapies to patients around the world. PT is involved in producing every Roche medicine – from the development process through clinical trials – and continuing through product maturity.The Global Function of PTR secures global approvals for groundbreaking treatments, influences regulatory environments, and safeguards our ongoing license to operate.The PTN Function brings together the PT Drug Substance Manufacturing Network, i.e. the Sites producing Drug Substance for Roche products. It includes the process of creating the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) that gives a medicine its therapeutic effect.Together, PTR and PTN employ ~2,700 people globally, with key hubs in Switzerland, the US, Germany, Singapore, and Canada.The OpportunityReporting to the Enterprise Business Partner for PT, this role supports the Global Heads of PTN and PTR and their Leadership Teams. It translates business needs into strategic P&C priorities and leads the Site P&C Business Partners across Drug Substance manufacturing sites.As a wide-scope partner, this role carries elevated enterprise responsibility—leading change initiatives, cross-functional people streams, Work Product Teams, and global squads. The role is expected to champion the integration of cutting-edge AI tools and digital solutions into everyday P&C practice to accelerate insights, enhance operational agility, and elevate strategic decision-making. This position serves as a trusted strategic partner and coach, advancing global organizational design and effectiveness, fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, and securing future enterprise talent and capabilities.Business AcumenAligns P&C strategy to overarching business objectives; guides talent management, workforce strategies, organizational design, and reward solutions in partnership with P&C Chapters and SMEs.Applies deep enterprise knowledge, P&C metrics, and data-driven principles to diagnose complex organizational topics.Recommends work process improvements to leverage human capital and drive tangible enterprise value.LeadershipStrategic sparring partner and coach for fostering a leadership culture in line with the Roche leadership framework.Translates long-term vision into actionable initiatives, leading Work Product Teams and global squads to achieve results.Diagnoses P&C needs and drives interventions for talent retention, change leadership, engagement, and effectiveness.Strategic P&C Insights & InnovationLeverages internal and external metrics, benchmarks, and evidence-based insights to drive strategic, value-adding decisions.Identifies root causes of operational and organizational challenges, co-creating targeted solutions with key stakeholders.Who You Are:15+ years of progressive P&C or HR consulting experience; Biotech/Manufacturing background preferred.Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field required; Advanced degree preferred.Demonstrated leadership in applying modern AI tools and digital solutions to elevate strategic coaching and decision-making.Systems thinker with strong authenticity, inclusion focus, and ability to influence senior leaders and navigate complex global matrix environments.This position is located in South San Francisco with an expectation to spend the majority of the time in the Genentech Campus.Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is$198,400 to $368,400. 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.BenefitsGenentech 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: Date posted : Profession: Business Strategy & DeliveryEmployment type: Full time