Development Sciences Rotation Program (DSRP)

The Development Sciences Rotation Program (DSRP) is a two year program, with up to four 6 month rotations in different functions of the Development Sciences and Translational Medicine organizations and Computational Sciences. DSRP participants work on technical and scientific projects alongside our Scientists. The rotations are tailored to provide exciting and meaningful assignments, training in technical and business acumen skills, and coaching with rotation managers and mentors.

Education Level: Recent graduates or current senior in a Bachelor's program (recent graduates must be within two years since graduating from an undergraduate program) 

Preferred Majors/Disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering,  or other related disciplines 

Start Date: August 2025

Work Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: South San Francisco, CA. This is an onsite role.

Length of Assignment: 2 years

Rotations may occur in the following functions:

• BioAnalytical Sciences (BAS)

• Clinical Pharmacology (ClinPharm)

• gRED Computational Sciences (gCS)

• Translational Medicine - Ophthalmology, Metabolism, Neuroscience, and Immunology/Infectious Disease Biomarker Development (TMOMNI)

• Translational Medicine - Oncology Biomarker Development TMOBD)

• Preclinical and Translational Pharmacokinetics (PTPK)

• Translational Safety

Throughout the rotation assignments, program participants are considered fixed term employees for 2 years of their assigned departments.

Candidates applying for the DSRP must be highly self-motivated and willing to work within one team or as part of multi-disciplinary teams that strive to ensure the delivery of Genentech’s products to patients. Candidates should also be passionate about helping patients and their local communities. We are open to candidates with a broad range of experiences and backgrounds that bring unique perspectives to meet our business goals.

We are currently recruiting for a program start date of August 2025. Please only apply to this position if you can start a full-time position at that time. 

How to Apply: 

• Resume (2-pages max), is required

• Cover letter (2-pages max) expressing your interest in the position and your future career plans, is strongly encouraged

• Submit your resume and cover letters as one single pdf file titled First Name_ Last Name_ DSRP.

• Do not submit additional documents (i.e. letters of recommendation, publications, CV’s, transcripts, etc.), we will not review them 

• Deadline to apply is January 31, 2025 12PM PST

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Strong academic performance 

• Leadership experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Strong interest in learning drug development and pursuing a career in academic research or industry 

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $61,500 and $114,300. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Relocation benefits are available for this job posting.

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer, and we embrace the increasingly diverse world around us. Genentech prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status and veteran status.