Executive Director, Workplace Delivery

About the role

Genentech is establishing a Workplace Delivery Team to deliver end-to-end workplace solutions for its South San Francisco campus and key satellite sites. It is seeking an Executive Director, Workplace Strategy to set direction, align cross-functional teams and drive disciplined, outcome-driven execution across a large, complex campus portfolio. The role defines a long-term workplace vision aligned with corporate and Roche Group strategies and acts as a strategic connector between Workplace Delivery and leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Own the enterprise workplace strategy for the South San Francisco campus and associated sites, setting long-term vision, priorities and investment roadmaps.
• Provide executive leadership to the integrated Workplace Delivery organization (50+ Genentech employees plus a contingent workforce and vendors).
• Shape and refine the operating model (structure, processes, governance, performance metrics) for Workplace Delivery.
• Sponsor the Design Studio covering interior architecture, lab and technical design (including lab automation and robotics) and workplace configuration.
• Oversight of real estate and portfolio strategy, including transactions, asset acquisition and divestment, infrastructure development and lease strategy.
• Oversight of delivery of all workplaces (office, research labs, clinical/commercial manufacturing and infrastructure) against scope, quality, budget and schedule.
• Advise senior leaders in major business units and represent the campus to Genentech and Roche leadership and in global forums.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Planning, Engineering (Civil, Structural, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical), Construction Management or a related field; graduate degree in Business, Architecture, Planning, Real Estate or a related discipline highly desired.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience, including 5+ years at project/program management level and 10+ years at senior leadership/executive level.
• Proven senior leadership in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Facilities Planning, Real Estate or Workplace Strategy.
• Track record leading real estate development, campus planning and large, complex design and construction programs; significant campus experience required, lab and research project experience strongly preferred.

What we offer

• Expected salary range of $241,800 - $449,000 for California, depending on experience and qualifications; actual pay determined by experience, qualifications, location and other legal factors.
• A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance.
• The position qualifies for the benefits described in the original listing.
• Relocation assistance is not available at this time.