Natasha Faville
PLEASANTON
Summary
Accomplished Sr. Operations and Administrative Leader at Genentech, I leveraged operational excellence and cross-functional leadership to drive strategic initiatives, notably enhancing squad success and business impact. Demonstrated agility in leading high-impact projects and fostering communication, I significantly contributed to multiple product launches and operational improvements, embodying professionalism and influence without authority.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Operations and Administrative Lead
Genentech
07.2022 - Current
- Squad Operations and Administration Lead for Solid Tumor (along with the former Breast, New Product Commercialization, and Project Impala teams), serving, developing, and advancing a team of 3 operations and administrative professionals
- Operate as Chief of Staff to leadership by being a strategic advisor and collaborator developing and implementing comprehensive communication strategies for internal stakeholders while orchestrating key business priorities across squad, network, and functional teams
- Led and participate in high-impact, cross-functional projects supporting product launches, key internal stakeholder meetings, and CMG/ cross CPO Initiatives by delivering strategic planning and process optimization that supports continuous business evolution
Operations Manager, Breast Squad
Genentech
12.2019 - 07.2022
- Delivered strategic project management for the Breast Squad (along with the former Skin Squad), enhancing team success and business impact
- Spearheaded multi-channel communication strategy, strengthening network alignment with strategies, priorities, culture and patient experience.
- Provided high-quality project management, driving strategic planning, team coordination, and process optimization to ensure project success.
- Led a successful Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign, developing innovative tactics to engage and motivate teams internally and externally.
- Co-led the Squad Ops Community of Practice (CoP)
Product Manager, HER2 Operations and Key Customer
Genentech
01.2014 - 12.2019
- Developed and managed project workflows and timelines for major brand planning activities, ensuring seamless execution and progress tracking
- Led the creation and execution of the annual brand calendar, which included key internal and external meetings, product milestones, key communications, and other various business planning deadlines
- Led Congress planning for external conventions, including agenda management, vendor coordination, booth management, financial reconciliation, and tracking KPIs to measure success
- Organized and facilitated large-scale meetings, such as NFM, (4) Launches, workshops by assembling content and driving engagement for key initiatives and cross-brand projects
- Promotion received in January 2015 from Project Coordinator to Associate Product Manager
- Promotion received in November 2017 from Associate Product Manager to Product Manager
Project Coordinator, Tamiflu Marketing
Genentech
09.2009 - 01.2014
- Developed and managed project workflows for key brand planning activities (Promotions, BP, Tactical Plans, QBR, CLC), ensuring timely progress tracking and completion
- Led operations for meetings and conventions, including agenda creation, logistics coordination, and facilitating content development for large-scale events (e.g., SAM, BU, NSM).
- Coordinated vendor invoicing, contract management, and financial reconciliation, and assembled bi-weekly/monthly operational dashboards to track progress and outcomes.
- Partnered with functional and agency teams to ensure timely communication, manage PRC items, and support cross-brand initiatives, enhancing strategic alignment and collaboration.
- Promoted in November 2012 from Sr. Administrative Associate to Project Coordinator
Sr. Administrative Associate, Product Development
Genentech
10.2007 - 09.2009
- Provided administrative support to several leaders across PD, including extensive calendar management, travel. expenses and meeting coordination across multiple time zones for teams in the US, Singapore, and the UK regional offices
- Developed and managed meeting agendas, minutes, and rolling agendas for team meetings, coordinated off-site events, and organized team-building activities
- Supported five Staffing Consultants in Clinical Operations, DATA, and RISQ, managing high-volume email communication, candidate interview scheduling, and preparing documentation for interviewers and candidates.
Education
Associate of Arts - History
Las Positas College
Skills
- Operational Excellence and Process Optimization
- Cross-functional Collaboration and Team Leadership
- Strategic Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
- Self-Motivation and Takes Initiative
- Professionalism and Discretion
- Agility and Adaptability in Dynamic Environments
- Organizational Navigation and Execution
- Strategic Influence and Leadership Without Authority
Timeline
Sr. Operations and Administrative Lead
Genentech
07.2022 - Current
Operations Manager, Breast Squad
Genentech
12.2019 - 07.2022
Product Manager, HER2 Operations and Key Customer
Genentech
01.2014 - 12.2019
Project Coordinator, Tamiflu Marketing
Genentech
09.2009 - 01.2014
Sr. Administrative Associate, Product Development
Genentech
10.2007 - 09.2009
Associate of Arts - History
Las Positas College
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