Hiring: Director & Head of gRED Administrative Business Partnering Company: Genentech Location: South San Francisco, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:45:11 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, Stakeholder Management About the job Experience: •10+ years of proven experience managing administrative professionals and/or administrative supervisors in a large, dynamic corporate environment. Required Skills: •The successful candidate will build a future-ready ABP organization that accelerates collaboration, innovation, and execution while fostering an exceptional employee experience and a vibrant professional community. •Driving Strategic Vision: Develop and execute the organizational design and strategic vision for the centralized function, aligning the administrative support model directly with core scientific and business goals. •Fostering Executive Partnerships: Serve as a strategic thought partner to executive leadership on operational effectiveness, organizational design, resource allocation, and team engagement. •Leading with Enterprise Mindset: Act as an advocate and mentor for the administrative community, driving visibility, recognition, and team unity to maximize the community's positive impact on culture. •Cultivating Excellence & Innovation: Establish modern training frameworks, optimize operational processes, and actively govern the adoption of cutting-edge technologies—including AI—to maximize efficiency. •Managing Resources Dynamically: Oversee administrative staffing, lead inclusive recruitment efforts, and make data-driven decisions regarding budgeting and agile resource deployment. •Nurturing Culture & Inclusion: Role-model inclusive leadership across the community, ensuring professional development pathways are equitable and aligned with broader organizational milestones. Qualifications: •You are a visionary and empathetic leader who thrives on unlocking the potential of people and building high-performing operational teams within complex, fast-paced environments. You bring an enterprise-wide perspective and a passion for continuous improvement and innovation. •Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred •Prior Administrative Background: Previous hands-on experience in a professional administrative role is strongly preferred. •Proven Leadership Experience: Extensive experience successfully leading, managing, and developing large teams of administrative professionals or supervisors within a large, dynamic corporate matrix organization. •Passion for People Development: A strong track record of acting as an expert coach and mentor, with proven skills in capability building, proactive career pathing, and performance management. •Strategic Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with an innate ability to align operational strategies with executive goals and constructively navigate complex organizational dynamics. •Resource & Operational Mastery: Strong capability in resource management, including talent matching, agile budget oversight, and the prioritization of high-impact support services. •Tech & AI Forward Mindset: High proficiency in modern collaboration ecosystems (such as Google Workspace) and a demonstrated track record of championing and implementing digital tools, including AI, to optimize workflows. •Discretion & Judgment: Uncompromised judgment and professional discretion when handling highly sensitive, proprietary, and confidential information. •This role is based at our South San Francisco campus. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!