Sr EH&S Program Manager

Are you a passionate leader ready to drive meaningful impact in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) management? Genentech, a pioneer in biotechnology located in South San Francisco (SSF), is seeking a dynamic Senior EHS Program Manager to join our Security, Safety, Health, and Environment (SSHE) team. In this pivotal role, you will lead with strategic vision, ensuring a culture of safety, compliance, and innovation across our campus and beyond. From steering key programs to fostering cross-functional collaboration and mentoring EHS staff, you’ll play a vital role in advancing Genentech’s commitment to protecting people, the environment, and our groundbreaking work. If you thrive in a high-impact role where your expertise shapes both operational excellence and a sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

This role, based in South San Francisco (SSF), is a key part of Genentech’s Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) function within the Security, Safety, Health, and Environment (SSHE) department. The Senior EHS Program Manager is crucial to maintaining Genentech’s operational integrity and promoting a culture of proactive prevention and innovative problem-solving. Our mission is to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of our people, the environment, and our pipeline across the SSF campus and our extensive network. At Genentech, compliance is a collective responsibility shared across the entire business.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Leadership and Representation

• Internal and External Representation: Act as the face of the EHS function both within Genentech and externally. Leverage specialized expertise to represent the company at industry forums, regulatory meetings, and other external engagements.

• Strategic Leadership: Lead EHS initiatives with medium to high regulatory requirements, risks, and complexity. Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to EHS staff, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

• Expertise and Influence: Demonstrate strong understanding of programmatic principles, offering deep, actionable insights into program operations and strategy. Lead by example, setting high standards for EHS performance.

• Executive Leadership: Sets a positive example, treating all employees, peers, and leaders with dignity and respect. Demonstrates strong leadership qualities, including integrity, accountability, empathy, resilience, and the ability to inspire and motivate.

• Vision Communication: Articulates and aligns EHS and SSHE goals across the organization and with customers.

• Communication Skills: Exhibits strong verbal and written skills for clear and effective communication at all levels.

• Confidentiality: Handles sensitive information with strict confidentiality and discretion.

• Conflict Resolution: Manages conflicts diplomatically to achieve successful outcomes for all parties.

• Accountability and Growth: Receptive to feedback and takes responsibility, showing a willingness to learn and grow.

• Presentation Skills: Delivers engaging presentations, conveying information effectively to diverse audiences.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Fosters effective partnerships across different functions and roles. 

• Decision Making: Makes sound decisions based on thorough judgment and consideration of all factors.

• Global Representation: Represents SSF externally and on global squads and teams.

• SHE Management: Leads and is responsible for SHE management efforts across the customer persona with projects or activities, which have an impact across the assigned business unit.

Program Management

• Comprehensive Program Oversight: Manage all aspects of assigned medium risk EHS programs, ensuring alignment with SSHE outcomes and long-term strategic goals. Adapt programs to meet regulatory requirements and industry standards without compromising business outcomes. Proficient in conducting risk assessments and implementing control measures.

• Moderate-Risk Program Management: Effectively manage EHS programs with moderate risk and complexity, implementing appropriate risk mitigation strategies to safeguard operations and personnel.

• Vendor and Regulatory Management: May oversee medium dollar/spend vendor relationships through effective negotiations, contracts, and invoicing. Identify and interpret legal requirements, translating them into practical compliance t