Real Estate and Site Planning Manager

Larkspur, California
Genentech
The Position Purpose:

Based in Genentech’s South San Francisco Campus and reporting to the Senior Director of Real Estate Strategy, the Real Estate and Site Planning Manager is responsible for conceptualizing, analyzing and driving long-term strategic site initiatives to improve the ability of a portfolio of over 50 buildings with about 5M square feet of space to support Roche/Genentech’s work and culture. This role will support strategic planning of Genentech’s real estate footprint, including land, offices, labs, manufacturing facilities, parking facilities, amenities and infrastructure; and ensure sufficient real estate is available to satisfy potential future needs. At the same time, minimize the cost of carrying real estate inventory and adequately manage the cost and risk of oversupply.

This is a highly cross-functional role that requires strong skills in program management, business case development and story-telling and requires strong leadership skills to manage initiatives across organizational boundaries. Decisions driven by this role have significant financial impact on capital budget (approximating $2B over five years) and expense budget (approximating $250M annually). This position reflects the increasing importance of long-term strategic planning for the Genentech Campus.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate on development of overall campus plan, and manage strategic initiatives that support execution of the plan. Lead cross-functional efforts for select Real Estate and Workplace Effectiveness (RE&WE) initiatives that support advancing the campus plan.

• Develop short/long-term site planning in response to future campus scenarios. Determine strategies around real estate footprint, transportation, and other employee services, to maximize efficiency and minimize costs. Partner with RE&WE Teams, Workforce Services and other Site Services departments in development and execution of strategies.

• Assist with management of relationships with key external stakeholders relevant to site planning and development (e.g. South San Francisco Public Works, Planning Division, Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) and similar)

• Secure administrative planning permits for various minor site projects and activities (e.g. signs, utilities, facade improvements, etc.)

• Represent the Real Estate Strategy team’s interests in campus projects, particularly during early stages of project initiation and concept design. Ensure that investments in the campus are aligned with long term campus development strategy.

• Manage design and engineering consultants during the evaluation of site investments and alternatives. Manage their contracts to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of services, within a target budget of $1M

• Explore and lead new initiatives to optimize use of real estate and to attract/retain talent (e.g. campus as destination). Potential initiatives will impact the experience of the entire workforce of 13,000+ employees.

• Create and support development of business cases (financials and market analysis) as they pertain to Real Estate capital expenditures and P&L expense implications. These are typically $10-$100M investments-and up to $500M investments. Frame presentation content for Genentech Executive Committee regarding alternative supply plans.

• Lead demand and supply management for warehouse storage (approx. 300k sq ft). Partner with Site Operations for execution of warehouse storage strategy.

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• 7-10+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a large, public company
• Bachelor’s degree required. M.B.A. or Master’s degree desirable
• Core expertise in two or more of the following: urban planning, real estate, design and construction, and/or facilities management
• Proven experience leading cross functional teams focused on strategic initiatives with significant corporate impact
• Ability to analyze and frame business case recommendations
• Presents with strong executive presence and can gain credibility and confidence with senior level finance and business executives.
• Creative problem solver with entrepreneurial spirit who can drive innovation and influence change
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and using remote collaboration tools such as Webex, gHang, etc
• Strong skills in collaboration, quantitative analysis, presentation graphics, and story-telling
• Lead, act and live Our Roche Operating Principles in all aspects of work
• This role is based in South San Francisco and is not eligible for Full-Time remote

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer, and we embrace the increasingly diverse world around us. Genentech prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status and veteran status.

Genentech requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of their start date. This requirement is a condition of employment at Genentech, and it applies regardless of whether the position is located at a Genentech campus or is fully remote. If you are unable to receive the vaccine due to a disability or serious medical condition, or because it is prohibited as a result of your sincerely held religious beliefs, you will have an opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation.

Job Facts

JOB FUNCTION

COMPANY/DIVISION
Genentech

SCHEDULE

JOB TYPE
Full time