The Opportunity
In alignment with Roche’s commitment to innovation, our team is continually advancing internal capabilities leveraging the latest technology. This role presents an exciting opportunity for a dynamic professional experienced in applied AI development to join the Corporate Business Development Organization at Genentech/Roche - comprising Pharma Partnering, Business Development, Alliance Management, Finance & Insights Analytics, and M&A. The AI and Insights Specialist will work on AI-powered innovative applications and dashboards across our corporate landscape, enabling smarter, faster, and more effective business operations.
You’ll work alongside a dynamic team in a fast paced environment shaping how AI can enhance the strategic capabilities of Business Development. This is a rare opportunity to blend business insight, creativity, and technical curiosity to help build a next-generation partnership and insights platform within Roche.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate closely with stakeholders across multiple departments to clearly define project requirements, implement use cases, and validate AI-driven applications.
Design and build lightweight, no-code/medium-code generative AI tools and assistants to automate or enhance internal workflows and processes.
Develop and refine AI-enhanced solutions that support diverse corporate use cases, enhancing efficiency and strategic decision-making.
Provide comprehensive training and ongoing support to users and teams to ensure successful adoption and effective use of AI-based applications.
Troubleshoot and optimize solutions based on continuous user feedback and emerging business requirements.
Continue to maintain and update AI capabilities within corporate business development applications, maintaining awareness of emerging trends and best practices
Develop and update documentation and knowledge bases for corporate business development AI tools
Who You Are
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field
At least 3-6 years of work experience in business operations, consulting, or life sciences with demonstrated interest in applied technology
Experience with prompt engineering
Demonstrated development experience using GenAI tools like ChatGPT (Custom GPTs), Gemini (Gems), or other AI assistants.
Experience building data visualizations, such as Tableau dashboards
Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially for documenting AI use cases and translating between technical tools and business needs
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail
Collaborative mindset with experience working effectively across multiple teams in a fast-paced, dynamic corporate environment
Advanced proficiency in AI platforms/tools and G Suite, Excel/MS Office
Familiarity with Salesforce Sales Cloud (preferred)
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $114,900 - $213,300. Annual 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.
Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.
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