Data & Digital and Strategic Programs Leader — Roche
- Location
- Basel
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 8 days ago
Role overview
At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring.
Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally.
This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come.
- At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring.
- Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Drive Digital Strategy & Advanced Analytics: Lead the Digital Roadmap for the DP network, establishing robust data governance and steering the AI translation and transition roadmap to accelerate digital adoption.
- & Experience:
- Extensive Tech Ops Leadership: 15 or more years of progressive leadership experience within a global pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, spanning full-stack Technical Operations (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality).
Main responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities:
- Drive Digital Strategy & Advanced Analytics: Lead the Digital Roadmap for the DP network, establishing robust data governance and steering the AI translation and transition roadmap to accelerate digital adoption.
- Orchestrate the Strategic PMO: Oversee the PMO function for the Operational Excellence Roadmap, implementing rigorous governance, tracking mechanisms, and network-wide change management strategies.
- Foster an Improvement Culture: Cultivate a high-performing, agile culture with a relentless focus on continuous improvement, mentoring global leaders to embed operational discipline.
Key requirements
- & Experience:
- Extensive Tech Ops Leadership: 15 or more years of progressive leadership experience within a global pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, spanning full-stack Technical Operations (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality).
- Digital & Strategic Acumen: A proven track record of defining and executing digital transformation roadmaps, including advanced data analytics and AI implementation.
- Business & Financial Expertise: Deep understanding of the end-to-end value chain and profit and loss (P&L) management, with significant experience governing large operational and capital budgets.
- Operational Excellence & PMO Mastery: Expert-level capability in driving competitive advantage through LEAN methodologies alongside demonstrated success lea
Company and context
- Advance Capability Building: Collaborate closely with the Learning Academy to integrate critical digital skills and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies into the organizational framework.
- Deploy Global S Processes: Lead the global deployment of the PTM Sales & Operations Planning (S ) process to optimize supply-demand alignment, capacity utilization, and operational resilience.
- Lead Business & Stakeholder Integration: Deeply align with key internal technical, quality, and commercial functions, while coordinating manufacturing inputs for Business Development and Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) alliances.
- Connect with External Networks: Establish and maintain active connections with external industry experts and peers to integrate specialized knowledge and best practices across the network. Who You Are
- You are a strategic and analytical leader who excels at translating complex opportunities into concrete, structured execution plans.
- You possess strong personal judgment, tackle ambiguous problems with data-driven insights, and comfortably orchestrate multiple complex activities simultaneously within a global matrix environment.
Additional details
- Join Roche, where every voice matters.
- Our network spans 5 sites, encompassing both DP and finished goods (FG) operations.
- Connect with External Networks: Establish and maintain active connections with external industry experts and peers to integrate specialized knowledge and best practices across the network. Qualifications & Experience:
Notes and original content
- The Position
- The Opportunity
- Connect with External Networks: Establish and maintain active connections with external industry experts and peers to integrate specialized knowledge and best practices across the network.
- Who You Are
- Qualifications & Experience:
Questions about this listing
What salary does Roche offer for this role?
Roche lists CHF 62'000 - 94'000 gross per year for this position in Basel. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Roche offer?
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