Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent professional experience
7-10 years in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related industries
Experience in process design and operational assessments
Strong systems thinking and structured problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Responsibilities
Partner with teams to translate patient journeys into operational models
Map and analyze existing processes to identify inefficiencies
Engage with GPF Board to implement strategic workflows
Design compliant workflows and service blueprints
Clarify role expectations and redesign operational processes
Define strategies for operational readiness and training
Evaluate vendor integrations and onboarding requirements
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule with 3 days on campus
Opportunity to work in a non-profit environment focused on patient experiences
Potential for discretionary annual bonus based on performance
Collaboration with a cross-disciplinary team in a complex matrix organization
Full Job Description
The Opportunity
As a Patient Experience Operating Model Designer, you will support the activation of innovative patient experiences designed by our Experience Design team by defining the people, process, governance, and capability models required for scalable delivery. Key responsibilities include:
Partner cross-functionally with Solution Leads, Business Designers, and Strategy & Governance to define the operational implications of new patient experiences.
Map current-state end-to-end processes across human and digital touchpoints (including patient support workflows, vendor interactions, and reimbursement pathways) to surface friction points, inefficiencies, and compliance risks.
Translate patient journey designs into detailed operational process maps, future-state service blueprints, and SOP-level documentation.
Design future-state workflows, cross-functional handoffs, escalation paths, and system integration points in close collaboration with CMG and PAA Activation & Capabilities Enablement.
Clarify updated role expectations and collaborate with process owners to redesign workflows when new patient experiences require operational change.
Partner with internal Genentech teams and external vendors to define operational readiness strategies, including transition planning, training inputs, and communication plans.
Evaluate how third-party vendors and customer platforms integrate into existing workflows, defining process-level requirements for vendor onboarding and governance.
Who You Are
Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Organizational Psychology) or equivalent experience.
Bring 7–10 years of professional experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, technology, contact center, or related industries.
Possess hands-on experience performing process design, service blueprinting, operational readiness assessments, gap analyses, workforce planning, and capability modeling.
Demonstrate strong systems thinking and structured problem-solving abilities.
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across complex organizational environments.
Preferred Experience
Hold a Master’s degree or MBA in Organizational Development, Systems Engineering, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
Demonstrate a track record of supporting patient support operations, contact center transformations, or access/reimbursement process redesigns in a biotech or pharma setting.
Utilize advanced process mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart, Miro) and Agile service blueprinting methodologies to translate strategy into operational execution.
Location
This role is based in South San Francisco and offers a hybrid schedule working 3 days 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 California is $136,900 - $254,200. 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 in this .
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About Roche
Roche Holding AG is a Swiss multinational healthcare company that operates worldwide under two divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics. Its holding company, Roche Holding AG, has bearer shares listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The company headquarters are located in Basel. Roche is the largest pharmaceutical company in the world, and the leading provider of cancer treatments globally. The company also produces a range of diagnostic tests for medical professionals and patients. Roche was one of the first companies to bring targeted treatments to patients. In 2019, Roche had over 100,000 employees worldwide, and generated revenue of CHF 61.5 billion.