For over 30 years, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry, using molecular biology to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. Today, Genentech is among the world's leading biotech
Companies, with multiple therapies on the market for cancer and other serious medical conditions.
The Opportunity
The Finance Rotation Development Program provides the opportunity for high potential future leaders to gain exposure to functions that are critical to the Finance organization at Genentech. This is accomplished over a number of rotational assignments in the following areas: Commercial Finance, Technical Operations Finance, R&D Finance, and Controlling & Accounting. FRDP participants may have an opportunity to conduct a rotational assignment in Basel, Switzerland.
- These rotational assignments are designed to provide new hires with challenging assignments
- Developed to provide training in both technical and leadership areas.
- The goal of the program is to develop highly talented future finance leaders within the company.
- Genentech will support the participant's career development.
Who You Are:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: Graduate Degree in Business Administration
- 4-6 years of work experience prior to graduate school in finance, consulting, or drug development preferred
- Prior work experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries preferred
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Proven ability and experience in effectively interacting with executives and senior leaders
- Demonstrated leadership skills and experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
The global grade for this position is SE6
Relocation benefits are available for this position.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California of $116,800 to $216,80. 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
- Graduate Degree in Business Administration
- 4-6 years of work experience prior to graduate school in finance, consulting, or drug development
- Prior work experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Proven ability and experience interacting with executives and senior leaders
- Demonstrated leadership skills and experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
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.
