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Sr Planning LeadRoche · South San Francisco
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Sr Planning Lead

🗓️ Posted 2026-10-13 South San Francisco Full-time Hybrid Consulting Strategy
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About the Company

Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people's lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare - a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible. Roche is the world's largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management. Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. The company also aims to improve patient access to medical innovations by working with all relevant stakeholders. Thirty medicines developed by Roche are included in the World Health Organization Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials and cancer medicines. Roche has been recognised as the Group Leader in sustainability within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry ten years in a row by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI). For more information, please visit https://careers.roche.com Read our community guidelines here: https://www.roche.com/some-guidelines.htm Roche Biotechnology Pharmaceuticals Diagnostics Healthcare PersonalisedHealthcare GreatPlaceToWork Innovation Biotechnology Research Specialties: biotechnology, innovation, personalized healthcare, great place to work, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, research, healthcare, personalised healthcare, diabetes care, genomics, healthcare technology, big data, Science

About the Role

As the Planning Lead within our Patient Experience (PX) Delivery Operations Management Group, you will serve as the strategic operational backbone supporting transformative patient access programs, brand launches, and line extensions. Reporting to the Planning Team Lead, you will operate as a strategic partner and trusted liaison across brand teams, field reimbursement, and technical partners to bring complex commercial and access initiatives from ideation to flawless execution. In this role, you can expect to: Drive Strategic End-to-End Program Delivery: Architect, govern, and execute comprehensive project plans for high-impact PX initiatives, new product launches, and line extensions across cross-functional matrix teams. Lead Organizational Change Management (OCM): Champion and deliver structured OCM frameworks across the PX Delivery ecosystem to ensure lasting operational adoption and seamless transitions. Optimize Cross-Functional Operations: Partner with Field Reimbursement Managers (FRMs), Access Solutions, and brand leadership to identify process bottlenecks, enhance patient workflows, and implement scalable operational solutions. Manage Business & Systems Impact: Assess upstream and downstream implications of system, regulatory, and procedural changes across business operations, establishing proactive mitigation strategies. Bridge Technology & Patient Services: Align internal informatics teams and external technology vendors to build, optimize, and

Requirements

  • ● You have a Bachelor's degree
  • ● + years of relevant professional experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries
  • ● PMP certification.
  • ● Previous work experience in planning, process improvement, and/or project management in healthcare/healthcare reimbursement.
  • ● Extensive project management experience with patient databases and/or call center systems and technologies.
  • ● Ability to build collaborative working relationships throughout all levels of organization.
  • ● An awareness of issues, trends, and needs in healthcare reimbursement and the managed care environment.
  • ● This role is based in South San Francisco and offers a hybrid schedule working 3 day per week on campus
  • ● Relocation benefits are NOT available for this posting
  • ● The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, CA is 152,600/yr to 283,400/yr. 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 .