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This role is a unique opportunity for a Senior Administrative Business Partner to join our team in South San Francisco and interact with key internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, to ensure smooth communication and efficient workflows. You will play a significant role in team strategy, proactively streamline administrative processes, and handle a wide range of problems with autonomy to contribute to our operational goals.
The OpportunityYou independently manage complex administrative functions, including high-level scheduling, project coordination, and event planning for larger teams or multiple projects.
You display advanced knowledge of financial management processes, managing purchase order creation, invoice processing, and accruals with minimal guidance.
You interact with both internal and external stakeholders, including senior management and key clients, managing relationships to ensure smooth communication and workflow.
You play a significant role in team strategy by proactively identifying areas for improvement and streamlining administrative processes and workflows.
You independently handle a range of problems and offer solutions to optimize efficiency across higher-complexity tasks.
You apply a strong understanding of organizational tools, systems, and procedures, utilizing advanced technical software and office management tools.
You take ownership of projects and initiatives, seeing them through to completion with minimal supervision.
You have proven experience independently managing complex administrative functions, including high-level scheduling, event planning, and project coordination.
You bring experience interacting with and managing relationships across both internal and external stakeholders, including senior management and key clients.
You demonstrate advanced proficiency in technical software and office management tools, with a strong understanding of organizational tools, systems, and procedures.
You possess advanced knowledge of financial management processes, including managing purchase order creation, invoice processing, and accruals.
You exhibit strong problem-solving skills, significant attention to detail, and the ability to independently handle a range of issues to optimize efficiency.
Preferred
You have experience using project management software.
You bring a proactive mindset for identifying areas to streamline administrative processes and workflows.
You have a track record of taking ownership of projects or initiatives and seeing them through to completion with minimal supervision.
Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, CA is 75 100,00 - 139 500,00 USD Annual. 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.
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Skills Required
- Proven experience managing complex administrative functions including high-level scheduling, event planning, and project coordination
- Experience interacting with and managing relationships across internal and external stakeholders, including senior management and key clients
- Advanced proficiency in technical software and office management tools
- Advanced knowledge of financial management processes including purchase order creation, invoice processing, and accruals
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle issues independently
- Experience using project management software
- Proactive mindset for identifying and streamlining administrative processes and workflows
- Track record of taking ownership of projects and seeing them through to completion with minimal supervision
Genentech Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Genentech and has not been reviewed or approved by Genentech.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive across medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescriptions, supported by HSAs/FSAs and broad wellness resources. On‑site fitness and health centers, mental‑health clinicians, and specialized programs like fully covered preventive cancer screenings and menopause support deepen the offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits feature a 401(k) with up to a 4% company match plus an additional annual 6% company contribution to eligible pay. Additional financial protections such as life and accident insurance complement salary, bonuses, and stock options.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away includes about 20 paid vacation days, paid holidays, personal days, and a year‑end shutdown. A paid six‑week sabbatical every six years notably expands long‑term time‑off flexibility.
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Considered the founder of the industry, Genentech, now a member of the Roche Group, has been delivering on the promise of biotechnology for more than 40 years. Genentech is a biotechnology company dedicated to pursuing groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases. Our transformational discoveries include the first targeted antibody for cancer and the first medicine for primary progressive multiple sclerosis. We're passionate about finding solutions for people facing the world's most difficult-to-treat conditions. That is why we use cutting-edge science to create and deliver innovative medicines around the globe. To us, science is personal. Making a difference in the lives of millions starts when you make a change in yours.
