EHS Senior Sustainability Program Manager, Circularity - Site Services

The Position

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 Sustainability Program Manager, Circularity 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, sustainability, and our pipeline across the SSF campus and our extensive network. At Genentech, sustainability and compliance is a collective responsibility shared across the entire business.

Reporting to the Senior Director Sustainability, the Senior Sustainability Program Manager, Circularity will be responsible for designing and implementing innovative strategies to embed circular economy principles across the organization’s operations, products, and supply chains. This may include but not be limited to plastics recycling, lab and office materials reuse (e.g. chemicals, packaging, hardware, etc.), recycled water solutions, construction materials use, and equipment donations to the community. 

This role will involve leading circularity projects from conception to completion, including cross-functional teams and vendors, and ensuring alignment with business objectives and sustainability goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sustainability, project management including business case development, and a passion for driving systemic change towards a circular economy.

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: