Executive Communications, Director
Genentech · South San Francisco, CA · Business Strategy & Delivery
About this role
Genentech is hiring a director-level Communications Manager in the marketing function based in South San Francisco, CA. The posting calls out experience with Agile.
- Role
- Communications Manager
- Function
- marketing
- Level
- director
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- South San Francisco, CA
- Department
- Business Strategy & Delivery
- Posted
- May 11, 2026
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Job description
from Genentech careersThe Position
The Opportunity
The Genentech Executive Communications team, within Corporate Communications, is seeking a seasoned communications leader to shape executive communications, thought leadership, and visibility strategies that build trust, engagement, and alignment across internal and external audiences. This role plays a critical part in advancing Genentech’s long-term business strategy while reinforcing our culture, values, and leadership credibility. The right individual will be able to serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, develop and execute integrated executive communications and visibility strategies, elevate leader presence and influence, and connect executive messaging across priorities to ensure clarity, consistency, and enterprise alignment.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Executive Communications, the role partners closely with Internal and External Communications teams and key stakeholders across the enterprise to lead executive visibility efforts and deliver high-quality executive communications, including narratives, business updates, presentations, talking points, and thought leadership content for high-stakes moments. The ideal candidate brings a strong enterprise mindset and a proven ability to navigate complex, matrixed organizations, influencing through exceptional verbal and written communication skills, know-how, and influence with a bias for action.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leaders, including the C-suite, shaping executive narratives and communications strategies that advance enterprise priorities and strengthen Genentech’s mission and reputation.
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