Sr. Manager, Policy Communications

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Communications: Work across teams to spearhead proactive policy communications, digital advocacy, and earned media campaigns for emerging issues at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Content Architecture: Design and maintain a suite of high-impact communications materials, including core messaging frameworks, infographics, one-pagers, and dynamic digital content.
• Digital Thought Leadership: Design and execute an ongoing content and editorial strategy for Genentech-owned channels to increase external visibility and showcase leadership on differentiating policy topics.
• Capital & Infrastructure Communications: Lead communications for Genentech's portfolio of capital investments and expansions, executing communications for high-visibility milestones and events (e.g., ribbon-cuttings, manufacturing announcements) and VIP executive site visits.
• Economic Impact Storytelling: Drive narrative-driven storytelling around Genentech’s regional innovation and economic investment and impact, managing targeted media relations with key local and regional reporters.
• California Home-State Strategy: Support the execution of a highly coordinated policy communications strategy for California, including for a major headquarters campus expansion underway in South San Francisco.
• Internal & Community Engagement: Manage internal and community-facing communications, including the development of internal updates, newsletters, events, and activations.
• Compliance: Ensure strict alignment and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Genentech policies.
• Travel: Travel as required to support executive engagements and business priorities.

Who You Are

• You have a Bachelor’s degree.
• You have 8+ years of professional communications experience, with at least 6 years dedicated to policy communications, public affairs, or political campaigns.
• You have demonstrated understanding of the U.S. healthcare policy and/or political landscape, with the ability to translate complex regulatory and legislative topics into compelling, accessible narratives.
• You have experience leveraging digital platforms to advance policy priorities and elevate thought leadership.
• You have a proven track record of designing and executing high-impact communication strategies in collaboration with diverse, cross-functional internal and external teams.
• You have hands-on experience leading communications for major corporate or political milestones, including on-the-ground event execution and direct, proactive engagement with reporters.
• You have exceptional writing and editing skills under tight deadlines, with a forward-thinking ability to leverage AI and digital tools to drive efficiency and support a best-in-class communications function.
• You have experience managing external communications agencies, vendor contracts, and complex project budgets simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• You have an advanced degree in a relevant field.
• You have a proven track record in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or another highly regulated sector.
• You have experience within a trade association or communications agency.
• You have experience driving and advancing strategic communications within a complex, global organization.
• You have exceptional skills in launching and managing complex, large-scale, cross-functional initiatives involving both internal and external stakeholders.

Location & Travel Requirements

Based onsite in Washington, D.C. or South San Francisco, CA. Domestic travel on an as-needed basis to manufacturing sites and for milestone events is required.

Benefits

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.