Genentech discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes treatments for patients with serious and life-threatening medical conditions. Backed by North Carolina Biotechnology Center.
About the role
As the Global Head of Platform Technology Development, you will translate our multi-year AI-native autonomous lab vision into rigorous technology platform capabilities and deliverables. You will determine our internal scientific R&D workflow needs, identify technology gaps, and build fit-for-purpose physical capabilities across laboratory automation systems and robotics. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Education: MS/PhD in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics), Computer Science, Bioengineering, or equivalent practical experience
- Industry Leadership: 15+ years of experience in laboratory automation, high-throughput experimentation, or autonomous platforms, with significant leadership and team-building experience in Biopharma or Techbio
- Regulated Environments: Experience transitioning hardware and software platforms into GxP, and regulated environment use
- Cross-Functional Acumen: Proven ability to collaborate with scientific product managers, software engineers, and AI researchers to translate complex biological/chemical workflows into robust hardware specifications
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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. That’s what makes us Roche.
About the Roche R&D Autonomous Lab Accelerator
Roche R&D Autonomous Lab Accelerator is building AI-native scientific laboratories, bringing cutting-edge physical AI, lab automation, and foundation models together for closed-loop, autonomous "Lab-in-the-Loop" (LitL) systems. Through autonomous labs, Roche will drive superior R&D outcomes and systematically increase the speed of research and success of drug discovery.
The Opportunity
As the Global Head of Platform Technology Development, you will translate our multi-year AI-native autonomous lab vision into rigorous technology platform capabilities and deliverables. You will determine our internal scientific R&D workflow needs, identify technology gaps, and build fit-for-purpose physical capabilities across laboratory automation systems and robotics.
Your core mission is to lead core technology platform development, ensuring interoperability,...
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