Senior Administrative Business Partner

Job Title: Senior Administrative Business Partner
Location: 1 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Duration: 12-Month Contract (with potential for extension or conversion)
Pay Rate: $21.66 – $34.96/hr (W2)
Benefits: Weekly pay, Medical, Dental, Vision
Hybrid model (three days in office) Anchor days are Tuesdays & Thursdays

Position Overview
The Senior Administrative Business Partner (Sr. ABP) provides high-level administrative and operational support to Senior and Executive leaders within Early Clinical Development. This role requires a proactive, highly organized, and customer-focused professional who can anticipate business needs, manage sensitive information with discretion, and partner effectively across teams to drive efficiency and operational excellence.
Interactions frequently involve confidential and time-sensitive matters. The Sr. ABP works closely with leadership, peers, and cross-functional stakeholders to streamline processes and support critical business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively manage complex executive calendars, meetings, and priorities
• Coordinate and oversee detailed domestic and international travel logistics
• Plan and support large internal meetings, department forums, and committee sessions
• Utilize advanced Genentech IT systems and virtual collaboration tools (e.g., cSuite platforms)
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining strict confidentiality
• Create and manage contracts, purchase orders, expense reports, and payment processing
• Support candidate scheduling and interview coordination
• Plan and execute team-building events, workshops, and leadership meetings (role-dependent)
• Independently lead complex team offsites involving multiple locations, days, and travel needs
• Draft professional email communications on behalf of leaders, teams, or departments
• Maintain and manage departmental digital platforms (gSites, Slack, websites, newsletters)
• Provide project management support for Quality Compliance & Clinical Capabilities (QC3) initiatives
• Perform additional responsibilities based on evolving business needs

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and execute work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Highly collaborative, with the ability to facilitate teamwork and cross-functional alignment
• Demonstrated judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality standards
• Ability to make independent decisions based on experience, context, and business priorities
• Proven experience supporting senior leaders and executive-level management
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• In-depth experience with cSuite and collaboration tools, including gMail, gCal, gSheets, gSlides, Trello, Jamboard, gMeet, and Zoom
• Ability to train or guide others on tools and systems as needed
• 5–7 years of relevant administrative, operations, or project management experience
• Experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) or equivalent combination of education and industry experience