The OpportunityWe are hiring an Inclusion & Belonging Lead for Genentech/US Pharma who will work in close partnership with the Head of I&B US to advance and implement Roche’s enterprise-wide Inclusion & Belonging strategy.
The Lead will be responsible for:
- Leading the execution of Roche's I&B strategy within their respective organization (GNE/Pharma or Diagnostics) while aligning with enterprise goals.
- Managing a dedicated team, including I&B Engagement Experts and DNA/Impact Network Leads, and overseeing performance, coaching, and development
- Partnering with senior executives (e.g., the Genentech Executive Committee or US Diagnostics Committee) to embed I&B into strategy, culture, and operations.
- Serving as a thought leader and subject matter expert on I&B across the business, bringing strategic insight and practical solutions to complex cultural challenges.
- Building and maintaining strong cross-functional partnerships (e.g., P&C, Legal, Site Services, Informatics) to integrate inclusion into people systems, policies, and decision-making.
- Supporting legal compliance by embedding I&B into people practices in alignment with applicable federal and state laws.
- Overseeing alignment of I&B activities across chapters and employee networks (DNA and Impact Networks).
- Representing Roche in external forums, managing local community partnerships, and contributing to the company’s I&B brand and visibility.
- Contributing to measurement and accountability through development and tracking of metrics and impact indicators.
- Enabling a network of leaders and champions who can amplify the I&B vision and inspire organizational change.
Who You Are
You are a strategic and people-centered leader with the experience and mindset to embed Inclusion & Belonging into the fabric of a dynamic organization. You bring a deep understanding of the systemic nature of inclusion work, strong people management capabilities, and the influence to drive meaningful change across functions and levels.
You bring:
- A Bachelor’s degree (required).
- 12+ years of progressive experience in Inclusion & Belonging or related fields.
- Industry experience in pharma, biotech, diagnostics, or a related healthcare sector.
- 5+ years of demonstrated people leadership, with experience managing and developing diverse teams.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate effectively in a highly matrixed, complex organization.
- Experience embedding I&B into people systems, policies, and operations.
- A track record of delivering enterprise-wide initiatives and managing cross-functional projects.
- Knowledge of current I&B best practices, U.S. legal requirements (state and federal), and social and cultural trends.
- Experience navigating sociopolitical dynamics and facilitating inclusive dialogue in times of tension or change.
- High emotional intelligence and the ability to foster psychological safety, trust, and belonging.
- Strong communication, coaching, and storytelling skills to engage a wide range of audiences.
- Comfort with metrics, accountability frameworks, and measuring I&B progress.
- Willingness and ability to travel 15%.
This position is based on-site at our South San Francisco campus.
Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is$175,500 to $325,900. 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.
