Clinical Research Jobs at Genentech, USA
Genentech is seeking a Clinical Research Scientist to support late-stage clinical development activities across Phase 1b–3 studies. Based on-site in South San Francisco, California, this role plays a critical part in executing Clinical Development Plans (CDPs) that deliver medically differentiated therapies with meaningful patient impact. The Clinical Research Jobs at Genentech offer hands-on exposure to protocol development, medical data review, regulatory interactions, and cross-functional collaboration within a world-class clinical development organization.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Clinical Research Scientist
- Job ID: 202512-132304
- Job Sub-Category: Global Development – Clinical Science
- Location: South San Francisco, California, United States
- Employment Type: Full-Time | Regular
- Work Mode: On-site
- Salary Range: $124,800 – $205,000 (based on San Francisco location)
- Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance
- Relocation Assistance: Not available
About the Company:
Genentech is a global leader in biotechnology and pharmaceutical innovation, committed to developing breakthrough medicines that improve and extend patients’ lives. The Clinical Development organization at Genentech is structured by therapeutic area and focuses on executing late-stage clinical strategies that deliver transformative therapies. With a strong emphasis on science, collaboration, and patient-centric development, Genentech offers a dynamic environment for clinical research professionals to grow and make a real impact.
Educational Requirements for the Clinical Research Scientist Role:
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Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biomedical Science or related Life Science discipline (required)
Key Responsibilities of the Clinical Research Scientist:
- Support development and execution of Clinical Development Plans (CDPs)
- Contribute to clinical science content for protocols, informed consent forms (ICFs), and amendments
- Assist in constructing CRFs and coordinating clinical documentation cross-functionally
- Support training of study site personnel and act as a clinical point-of-contact
- Participate in investigator meetings, study site interactions, and clinical communications
- Conduct ongoing medical and safety data reviews in collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Support Medical Data Review Plans, data interpretation, and study reporting
- Contribute to Clinical Trial Applications (CTA), Ethics Committee submissions, and Health Authority responses
- Provide clinical science input for regulatory submissions and HA interactions
- Participate in exploratory safety analyses and cross-franchise initiatives
- Ensure compliance with GCP, ICH, FDA, EMA guidelines, and SOPs
Skills Required for the Clinical Research Scientist Role:
- Strong understanding of clinical development and drug development processes
- Knowledge of GCP, ICH, FDA, EMA, and global clinical trial regulations
- Experience supporting protocol development and clinical documentation
- Ability to interpret and review medical and safety data
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under guidance while managing multiple clinical responsibilities
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Capability to influence without authority in matrix environments
Benefits of the Clinical Research Jobs at Genentech:
- Competitive salary with performance-based annual bonus
- Comprehensive health, wellness, and insurance benefits
- Opportunities to work on late-stage, high-impact clinical programs
- Exposure to regulatory interactions and global clinical development strategy
- Career growth within a leading biotechnology organization
- Collaborative, science-driven work culture
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
