Why Genentech
We’re passionate about delivering on Our Promise to improve the lives of patients and create healthier communities for all. We foster a culture of inclusivity, integrity and creativity while boldly pursuing answers to the world’s most complex health challenges and transforming society.
The Opportunity
As a Data Product Manager for Analytical Data Products, you will drive execution from strategy through implementation for a designated portfolio of analytical pipelines. Reporting directly to the Director for Analytical Data Products, you will own the full product lifecycle, translate complex business needs into actionable roadmaps, and collaborate within cross-functional data squads to deliver scalable data solutions.
Product Lifecycle Ownership: Manage execution from strategy through implementation for a portfolio of Analytical Data Products, driving roadmap development, release management, and continuous optimization.
Agile Collaboration: Champion a product operating model mindset, participating in agile routines and collaborating within cross-functional data squads to deliver iterative value.
Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for inquiries and demand requests, effectively bridging the gap between business stakeholders and the data product technology team.
Data Standards & Quality: Partner with data owners and cross-functional teams to define and enforce data standards, ensuring data quality, testing, usability, and seamless workflow integration.
Architectural Guidance: Guide the team in adhering to data mesh, data fabric, Semantic Layer concepts, and FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data principles.
Backlog Management: Maintain and prioritize the data product backlog for your designated portfolio to ensure it efficiently addresses the requirements of evolving business use cases.
Performance Monitoring: Monitor and measure data product performance in collaboration with IT partners, identifying opportunities to optimize value delivery to end users.
Who you are
You possess a Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Operations, Marketing, Data Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field.
You have 3+ years of combined experience in data product management, data management, AI, software development, or equivalent experience, with a track record of driving execution from strategy to implementation.
You demonstrate strong technical fluency with data systems, SQL, and cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) to inform product decisions.
You possess working knowledge of Semantic Layer concepts, data governance frameworks, and FAIR data principles.
You have proven experience collaborating with Legal, Compliance, and Privacy teams to ensure adherence to governance and regulatory standards.
Preferred
Advanced degree such as an MBA or related graduate-level qualification.
Professional experience in data management, technical project management, or business analysis within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, finance, CPG, or management consulting industries.
Experience with omnichannel/digital marketing solutions or CRM systems.
Expertise in driving product enhancements based on measurement, optimization insights, and data usage metrics.
Strong problem-solving abilities and adaptability to navigate ambiguous or evolving environments.
Location
This role is based in South San Francisco and offers a hybrid schedule working 3 day per week on campus
No relocation benefits are available for this posting
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of CA is $125,200 - $232,600. 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Operations, Marketing, Data Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years combined experience in data product management, data management, AI, or software development (strategy through implementation)
- Technical fluency with data systems, SQL, and cloud-based data platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Working knowledge of Semantic Layer concepts, data governance frameworks, and FAIR data principles
- Proven experience collaborating with Legal, Compliance, and Privacy teams to meet governance and regulatory standards
- Product lifecycle ownership experience including roadmap development, release management, backlog prioritization, and Agile collaboration
- Based in South San Francisco and able to work on-campus three days per week (hybrid)
- Advanced degree such as an MBA or related graduate-level qualification
- Professional experience in data management, technical project management, or business analysis within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, finance, CPG, or management consulting
- Experience with omnichannel/digital marketing solutions or CRM systems
- Experience driving product enhancements based on measurement, optimization insights, and data usage metrics
- Strong problem-solving abilities and adaptability in ambiguous, evolving environments
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.
Genentech Insights
What We Do
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.
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