Principal Architect Planner, Site Services

The Position

The responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to :

• Under the direction of the Director of Design Engineering, the Design Engineering Principal Architect provides technical leadership and accountability for architectural designs on capital projects performed at the South San Francisco and other sites where SSF Design & Construction (D&C) has active projects.
• This role engages actively in the upgrades to the portfolio of 50 buildings / ~6M square feet of space and the design and planning of new buildings.
• This role is a respected industry expert and engages with the Roche / Genentech internal and industry external network to learn, influence and collaborate on new technologies, best practices and standards, bringing this knowledge and expertise to bear so that project designs provide a safe, code compliant, sustainable and aesthetically pleasing environment to Genentech customers.
• The Principal Architect will be an industry expert in the area of architectural design, and will engage frequently with various levels of the organization, acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and advising external design consultants on architectural design.
• This role interacts day to day with many project teams, including coordinating with the project managers in Design & Construction and providing design and technical guidance to design vendors and Alliance Partners.
• Interact frequently with the leads of similar functions in Genentech REWE (Real Estate and Workplace Effectiveness) and the PTT (Roche Pharma Global Engineering) groups, influencing and aligning on design standards and approaches across the network.
• Teach and direct project managers and partners on industry practices and new technologies in their area of technical expertise.
• Periodically present to upper management (Director to VP level) to demonstrate business drivers and site strategies surrounding applicable project programs.
• Present periodically at industry events as a technical expert.
• This role requires excellent interpersonal, leadership, strategic agility, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills, as well as a good working knowledge of project design, construction and management.
• Confidence in leading a team of project professionals, positive attitude, and a good temperament for customer interaction is a must.
• This role must embrace approachability and true relationship building with partner groups.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Demonstrate professional conduct when communicating with peers, customers and supervisor.
• Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Successful completion of Genentech specific site training and continual training compliance.

Project Technical Analysis & Design Guidance :

Lead Architectural Design Standard Team :

Site Specific Standards :

Technical Leadership & Industry / Network Engagement :

Requirements :

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $132,100 - $245,300 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

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.

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Salary : $132,100 - $245,300