director software engineering Director of Engineering management · Posted May 7, 2026
$173,200 – $433,600
USD per year

About this role

Genentech is hiring a director-level Director of Engineering in the software engineering function based in South San Francisco, CA. Compensation is listed at $173,200–$433,600 per year.

Role
Director of Engineering
Function
software engineering
Level
director
Track
Management
Employment
Full-time
Location
South San Francisco, CA
Department
Research & Development
Posted
May 7, 2026

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Job description

from Genentech careers

The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. 

The Medical (Science) Director at Genentech puts patients and science at the center of all actions. They drive tactics aimed at maximizing medical progress for patients. They collaborate to drive timely data generation and dissemination. They are expected to maintain an in-depth understanding of the medical strategy and relevant clinical and payer issues, while ensuring Genentech's partners understand key trends and shifts in the external healthcare landscape. They serve as the guardian for high standards of compliance, ethics and safety.  This role is organized within a network of experts, and therefore may be performing a variety of medical activities, as needed.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic Medical (Science) Director to join the US Medical Immunology (Rheumatology-Nephrology) Medical Network, supporting the portfolio for rheumatological and immune-mediated kidney diseases. The Medical (Science) Director will provide exceptional clinical and scientific leadership for medical affairs activities, aiming to generate and communicate medical evidence that aids practitioners, patients, and payers in making informed health care decisions. The successful candidate exhibits outstanding communication and leadership skills and builds strong relationships with key stakeholders.

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