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As the Principal Administrative Business Partner (ABP), you will drive daily operational excellence for the VP of Biomarker Operations, Diagnostics and Technology (ODT). In this role, you will act as a strategic, proactive partner in a fast-paced environment, helping our leadership team maintain focus on delivering critical clinical innovations.
The Opportunity
Manage executive operations by overseeing complex calendar schedules, resolving booking conflicts, and coordinating key meetings across multiple time zones.
Drive operational efficiency by independently executing high-priority administrative tasks and logistical needs in alignment with strategic goals.
Maintain confidentiality management at the highest professional level when dealing with sensitive business data and leadership initiatives.
Lead event coordination for senior leadership meetings, department offsites, global summits, and large-scale conferences from concept to flawless execution.
Facilitate cross-functional communication with internal and external stakeholders to guarantee executive readiness for critical decisions.
Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure seamless transitions and fast department integration for new team members.
Foster employee engagement by partnering with leadership to evaluate team dynamics, share constructive feedback, and build an inclusive workplace culture.
Direct travel and expense management by structuring complex global travel itineraries and filing accurate, timely expense reports.
Who you are
Educated and experienced: You hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent professional experience) paired with a minimum of 5 years of administrative support experience at the executive level.
An independent self-starter: You possess a proven ability to prioritize critical tasks, manage shifting priorities, and navigate complex situations with minimal direction.
An exceptional communicator: You exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills alongside the maturity to interact confidently with senior leadership.
A master organizer: You display meticulous attention to detail and have a proven track record managing large-scale event logistics and vendor relations.
Tech-savvy: You maintain deep expertise in Google Suite (Gmail, Google Calendar, Sheets, Slides, Meet) and Zoom, with an innate ability to quickly master new digital tools.
Preferred:
You possess previous experience supporting executive leaders within a biotechnology or pharmaceutical environment.
Relocation benefits are not available for this posting
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, California is 90 200,00 - 140 000,00 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
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Minimum 5 years of executive-level administrative support experience
- Ability to prioritize critical tasks and manage shifting priorities independently
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience managing large-scale event logistics and vendor relations
- Expertise in Google Suite, including Gmail, Google Calendar, Sheets, Slides, and Meet
- Proficiency with Zoom and ability to learn new digital tools quickly
- Previous experience supporting executive leaders in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical environment
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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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.
