Senior Corporate Counsel, Manufacturing and Site Operations Law Group

The Position

Genentech’s Corporate Law team is seeking to hire a Senior Corporate Counsel in our Manufacturing and Site Operations Law Group (MSOLG), who will report to its Senior Director.  As a key business partner and strategist, this senior level team member is responsible for providing legal advice to Genentech and Roche U.S. Pharma-affiliated sites and manufacturing operations, including the Pharma Technical Operations organization, Site Services, Environmental Health & Safety, Security, real  estate/planning, research, and other site organizations and business units.

A working schedule of at least 3 days per week onsite at the South San Francisco, California campus is required. This position is not suitable for a fully-remote working arrangement.  Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Key responsibilities of this individual contributor role may include but not be limited to the following:

• Providing legal advice to Genentech and Roche U.S. Pharma affiliated Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) departments, manufacturing operations, facilities & engineering, real estate/planning, research, and other site organizations and business units.
   

• Advising and representing the Company on complex EHS compliance and enforcement matters, including those arising under federal, California, and other state and local EHS laws and regulations on hazardous waste, hazardous materials, air emissions, wastewater, storm water, process safety issues, occupational safety and health, and sustainability.
   

• Analyzing issues, developing strategy, and managing complex site remediation related matters and activities, including state and federal Superfund sites.
   

• Coordinating environmental due diligence activities and providing legal support for site  acquisition & development, divestitures, and other real property-related matters.
   

• Partnering with Company transactional attorneys and diverse internal stakeholders to  prepare and negotiate EHS and related provisions of transactional documents.
   

• Providing legal counsel and strategic advice in support of land use matters, including the coordinating and handling the legal support for construction matters.
   

• Advising on regulatory and compliance matters arising under the Federal Food, Drug, and  Cosmetic Act related to manufacturing practices (cGMP) and quality system requirements.
   

• IACUC and USDA regulatory and compliance matters.
   

• DEA licensing and enforcement.
   

• Transactional issues in support of manufacturing supply and other agreements.
   

• International trade legal counseling and compliance.
   

• Managing outside counsel retained to support legal matters.

GENERAL COMPETENCIES:

Key competencies of this individual contributor role include, but are not limited to the following:

• Excels in working independently and proactively with minimal direction, strong organizational skills, and ability to prioritize and balance competing projects and responsibilities in a fast-paced and diverse global organization.
   

• Influences business leaders as a trusted advisor and thought partner.
   

• Exhibits solution-oriented mindset, poise under pressure, and clear communication at all levels within the Company; effective collaboration across local and global teams, and active presence with MSOLG/Legal and business stakeholders.
   

• Tackles new challenges with curiosity and a growth-mindset, effectively utilizing available resources, and an enthusiastic willingness to listen and learn from others.
   

• Respects and fosters a team and organizational culture that reflects a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and community.
   

• Maintaining and sharing expertise and knowledge on pertinent legal case law, rules, or regulations, and relevant jurisdictions.  
   

• Participating in group, department, and cross-functional projects and initiatives where strategies, processes, operating standards, and/or practices are developed and deployed.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 7+ years of EHS or manufacturing related legal experience, ideally in a pharma/biotech corporate setting and/or representing such clients/matters in a law firm and/or relevant government agency.
   

• A U.S. law degree (J.D.) and current “good standing” admission to at least one U.S. state bar, or be eligible to apply to California’s Registered In-House Counsel program.
   

• Demonstrated experience and track record of success in:

  • Significant experience providing EHS regulatory compliance advice to industrial clients, preferably to the pharmaceutical or biotech industries;

  • Prior experience providing manufacturing support in pharmaceutical or biotech industries, such as regulatory counseling on FDA/cGMP related matters is a plus, but not required;

  • Excellent and effective oral and written communications skills, particularly for negotiation;

  • Team player with demonstrated history of collaborative problem solving;

  • Ability to influence without authority and present complex information to senior leaders/clients;

  • Strategic thinker with an enterprise-wide and growth-oriented mindset;

  • Evidence of high emotional intelligence to successfully navigate challenging issues in a high performance environment.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $198,500 - $368,600.  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

Who we are

A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 40 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. Genentech has multiple therapies on the market for cancer & other serious illnesses. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech where we believe that our employees are our most important asset & are dedicated to remaining a great place to work.

Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We believe that by championing diversity of background, thought and experience, we can foster a sense of belonging and provide an environment where every employee feels valued, included, and able to contribute their best for the patients we serve. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing and advancing our people to their full potential by rewarding bold ways of thinking and integrating inclusive behaviors into every aspect of our work.

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. For more information about equal employment opportunity, visit our Genentech Careers Homepage. 

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