Head of Sales Reserves & AI Transformation

• The Position
• The Head of Sales Reserves & AI Transformation (Director Sales Reserves) leads one of the most high-profile and judgment-intensive functions in Finance. This role is responsible for the financial integrity of over $10 billion in annual Gross-to-Net (GTN) reserves across Genentech's commercial portfolio.

• The Opportunity:

• Beyond traditional oversight, this leader is the Strategic Architect for the Reserves Digital Evolution.

You will lead a "moonshot" project to search for, develop, and implement a cutting-edge AI Tool for analytics, forecasting, and scenario planning. The goal is to move the function from manual, spreadsheet-heavy execution to an AI-augmented model that provides superior predictability and real-time decision support.

Key Accountabilites & Responsibilites:

AI Evolution & Digital Leadership (Primary Focus): +

Reserves AI Tool Implementation:

Lead the end-to-end search, design, and deployment of a new AI platform to enhance outcomes and scenario modeling. +

GenAI & Agentic Workflows:

Implement AI-driven chatbots to automatically explain reserve rationale to stakeholders and provide real-time compliance documentation. +

Innovation Mindset:

Act as a Digital Champion, ensuring your team dedicates upwards of 50% of capacity to digital activities and automation spikes. +

Predictive Analytics:

Transition the team from historical reporting to predictive insights using machine learning to anticipate the impacts of innovative pricing and government regulation.

Forecasting, Compliance, and Stewardship:

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Portfolio Oversight:

Ensure the accurate forecasting of >$10B in annual reserve provisions. +

Financial Integrity:

Verify the adequacy of balance sheet accounts and approve all reserve rates recommended by the team. +

Risk & Control:

Maintain a best-in-class internal control environment compliant with all FGAR and audit requirements. +

Strategic Partnering:

Act as an economic advisor to Commercial operational groups, CMG Finance, and Basel HQ on reserve implications for new contracting strategies.

Stakeholder Management:

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Key Stakeholders:

US Finance Leadership Team (FLT), Commercial Squads, Ecosystem leads, and External Auditors. +

Level of Influence:

Seasoned in presenting complex financial judgment calls and high-stakes "moonshot" digital narratives to executive leadership. +

External Exposure:

Primary liaison for external audit regarding one of Genentech's most critical accounting areas.

Leadership Skills & People Management:

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Team Development:

Lead and develop 4 direct reports, moving them from traditional finance profiles to "Finance Technologists". +

Principles:

Lead from your seat; foster an environment where team members lead change management during digital transitions.

• Who you are:

• PL8 & PL9

  ( One position but two possible levels based on skills and qualifications).
• People Leader Level 8: skills and qualifications +

Experience:

12+ years of relevant financial and business experience. +

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Healthcare Management; MBA preferred. +

Domain Expertise:

In-depth experience in Pharmaceutical Gross-to-Net sales reserves and a solid understanding of government programs (340B, Medicaid, Part D). +

Digital Track Record:

Proven experience leading the implementation of digital or AI tools within a complex operational function. +

Technical Skills:

Proficiency with SAP and TM1 is preferred as we transition toward integrated SAC/AI solutions. The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is between $161,000-$299,00 People Leader Level 9: skills and qualifications +

Experience:

15+ years of relevant financial and business experience. +

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Healthcare Management; MBA preferred. +

Domain Expertise:

In-depth experience in Pharmaceutical Gross-to-Net sales reserves and a solid understanding of government programs (340B, Medicaid, Part D). +

Digital Track Record:

Proven experience leading the implementation of digital or AI tools within a complex operational function. +

Technical Skills:

Proficiency with SAP and TM1 is preferred as we transition toward integrated SAC/AI solutions. Relocation benefits are not available for this position. The expected salary range for this position, based on the primary location in California, is $191,500 -$355,600. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below. Benefits (https://roche.ehr.com/default.ashx?

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