Executive Director, Campus Development Team

The Position

Genentech is currently seeking to hire an Executive Director to provide executive leadership and manage the newly formed Campus Development Team, which reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Real Estate and Workplace. This team will oversee all aspects of campus development related to the implementation of the Campus Vision Plan (CVP) for the South San Francisco campus.

The Campus Vision Plan is a long-term strategy for the development of Genentech’s South San Francisco campus, based on zoning established in the approved master plan of 2020. The CVP provides a framework for future capital investments on the campus by defining site-wide planning principles and strategies related to infrastructure, connectivity, sustainability, and landscaping. Additionally, the plan outlines development phases for the coming decades, highlighting architectural design principles, building grids, and massing studies.

The Campus Development Team is expected to have various reporting functions that will evolve throughout the different phases of the plan. Initially, these functions will include teams focused on campus planning and entitlements, site development (including mobility, landscaping, and infrastructure), the new gRED campus, the arrivals building, future phases of development, ancillary and support site building elements, and the CVP PMO.

The responsibilities for this Executive Director position encompass a broad range of leadership and management duties, including but not limited to the following:

• Collaboration with SVP: Partner with the Senior Vice President (SVP) to continuously refine and execute the campus vision plan. Incorporate feedback and adapt strategies to meet evolving organizational needs and changing business conditions.

• Long-Term Planning: Develop long-term strategic plans that align with the broader company objectives and ensure sustainable growth and development of the campus.

• Spearhead Recruitment: Lead efforts to recruit and hire essential personnel across all critical functional areas of the Campus Development Plan (CDP). Utilize best practices in talent acquisition to attract top-tier talent.

• Build & Inspire Teams: Cultivate and nurture a high-performing, collaborative team environment. Provide mentorship and development opportunities to team members, ensuring each individual's growth aligns with organizational goals.

• Guidance & Oversight: Offer daily guidance and oversight to senior leaders within the CDT. Ensure that all team activities are aligned with the campus vision plan and organizational strategic objectives.

• Capital Expenditures: Oversee all major capital projects related to the campus vision plan. Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in alignment with strategic goals. 

• Budget: Oversee the financial aspects of the CDT, including budget planning, forecasting, and monitoring to ensure fiscal responsibility. Monitor and manage project budgets, ensuring financial efficiency and compliance with organizational policies.

• Strategic Approaches: Develop and implement detailed, data-driven strategies to ensure the successful execution of large-scale capital expansion programs within the CVP. Track and assess program outcomes, adjusting strategies as needed to achieve desired results.

• Strategic Vendor Relations: Manage all strategic aspects of vendor procurement, selection, and engagement. Work with key partners, including architects, planning consultants, and general contractors, to execute the campus vision plan effectively. Identify and prioritize maximum impact opportunities, ensuring careful and responsible allocation of resources to achieve the mission.

• Sustainability Strategies: Develop and implement sustainability strategies that align with corporate, local, and state goals. Monitor the progress of initiatives to ensure sustainable development practices are upheld. Champion sustainability efforts, promoting environmentally responsible practices throughout the campus development process.

• Team Culture & Performance Management: Establish and implement systems and processes to evaluate and enhance team effectiveness through establishing a productive and effective, high performing CDT culture. 

• Cross-Functional Partnerships: Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal site services and cross-functional (XF) partners. This includes working closely with teams in site operations, des