Principal Product Leader, Therapeutics Discovery

Genentech

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On-site
Location
South San Francisco, CA
Salary
$148,600–$276,000 / yr
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Full-time
Posted
137 days ago
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TL;DR · Principal Product Leader, Therapeutics Discovery

The Principal Product Leader, Therapeutics Discovery joins the Data and Digital Catalysts department within the Computational Sciences Center of Excellence. Reporting to the Domain Head for Therapeutics Discovery, this role involves defining and executing the strategy for a product family essential to molecule design, making, testing, learning, and data lifecycle management in drug discovery. The individual will develop product visions, articulate strategic roadmaps, and manage stakeholder relationships to support multiple therapeutic modalities. Key responsibilities include advocating for future-facing solutions, managing budget projections, and contributing to the consolidation of legacy systems to reduce technical debt. The role requires expertise in biotechnology processes, including antibody engineering, medicinal chemistry, and AI/ML. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in product management, documenting software requirements, and navigating the intersection of wet and dry labs.

What you'll do

  • Define the strategy and product vision for a product family within the Therapeutics Discovery Domain.
  • Develop a strategic product roadmap and drive the delivery of impactful internal solutions.
  • Advocate for future-facing solutions and influence the Roche/Genentech informatics ecosystem.
  • Integrate roadmap requirements with budget projections and collaborations with implementation teams.
  • Manage the consolidation and deprecation of legacy systems to reduce technical debt.
  • Document detailed software requirements, user stories, and business processes for custom and COTS systems.
  • Cultivate internal and external partnerships with cross-functional teams and scientific collaborators.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree plus at least 7 years of experience leading delivery of impactful internal solutions.
  • Advanced degree plus at least 2 years of experience leading delivery of impactful internal solutions.
  • Experience working in a biotechnology setting and understanding scientific drug discovery processes.
  • Strong skills in Product Management, including product vision definition, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management.
  • Hands-on domain expertise in the design-make-test-learn aspects of biotechnology.
  • Experience documenting software requirements, user stories, business processes, and software specifications for custom and COTS systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work with globally distributed and cross-functional teams.
  • Outstanding oral and written communication skills to articulate vision and strategy to diverse audiences.

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