Principal ISO/SAP Solution Architect

Join a Team that Lives to Improve Lives
People come to Genentech from across disciplines and across the world to solve our most challenging medical conditions. You’ll find inspiration in our passion for biotechnology, our purpose to positively impact the lives of millions of patients and our dedication to our people. Joining Genentech means being part of a tradition of inquiry that will change the world. It means embracing our failures as much as our successes. It requires a willingness to look beyond the edge of what's possible. And a focus on doing the day-to-day work that makes great science happen. 

The following opportunity exists in our South San Francisco, CA headquarters:

Principal ISO/SAP Solution Architect

Description

At Genentech/Roche, we believe every employee makes a difference. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are confident in both decision and action; we believe that good business means a better world.

As the Integrated Service Owner (ISO) you are a leader within the ERP North America Team, who is passionate about delivering solutions. We are looking for a highly organized and motivated individual who will support delivering digital strategy initiatives. Key focus areas include assessing various technologies, reviewing digital solutions, design, solution piloting and implementation. 

In this role, you will ensure the ERP team understands the desired experience of the customer and delivers the required services. You will ensure effective and appropriate mapping of business needs to technology capabilities.

As the Integrated Service Owner (ISO), Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Conduct primary research into the emerging technologies and practices
• Develop comprehensive understanding of emerging technologies and design forward-looking technology strategies
• Work directly with clients to understand key business drivers, challenges and future growth opportunities. 
• Develop clear requirement and solution proposals that clearly outline business challenges and goals. Influence technology selection based on best fit for purpose.
• Manage aspects of POC’s in Agile SDLC methodology. 
• Collaborate with solution architects and business analysts to identify and implement process improvements for solution delivery and support of new and existing solutions.
• Positioning GIS services in the ecosystem of complementary and competing external services.
• Participates in the Leadership Team of the North America ERP Team.

Who You Are

• We are looking for someone with a Bachelor's degree, Master’s degree preferred but not required.
• 10 + years of experience in a similar role.
• Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience preferred.
• SAP experience as an Architect, Principal Solution Designer or Analyst in multiple business process disciplines is key to this role. 
• Business Relationship management and partnering expertise.
• Experience evaluating and strong knowledge of today’s digital technology ecosystem and capabilities with a mind to enable business value and transformation.
• Experience with S/4 HANA, Cloud or Mobility.
• Demonstrated knowledge of blockchain technologies such as Hyperledger, Ethereum, Corda and key blockchain concepts such as smart contracts is highly desired.
• Expertise with IoT and Predictive Analytics is highly desired.
• Candidates should have software development experience. 
• An interest in learning new technologies and languages.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and passion to work within a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Experience with or driving production comparison evaluations via RFP’s is desired.
• Very strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Flexibility to travel for up to 20% (both domestic & internationally).

A Job with Benefits Beyond the Benefits
A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 40 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. Genentech has multiple therapies on the market for cancer & other serious illnesses. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech where we believe that our employees are our most important asset & are dedicated to remaining a great place to work.

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