# Global Head of Platform Technology Development, Autonomous Lab Accelerator at Genentech

- Company: Genentech
- What the company does: Genentech discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes treatments for patients with serious and life-threatening medical conditions. Backed by North Carolina Biotechnology Center.
- Company website: https://gene.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: South San Francisco
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $262K to $486K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-31
- Apply by: 2026-12-15
- Apply: https://roche.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ROG-A2O-GENE/job/South-San-Francisco/Global-Head-of-Platform-Technology-Development--Autonomous-Lab-Accelerator_202610-128033?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/genentech-global-head-of-platform-technology-development-autonomous-lab-accelera/

## 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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