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The Position

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Our Global Product Strategy (GPS) team plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare by driving the strategic direction of our innovative product portfolio. As a member of the GPS team, you will be at the forefront of transforming groundbreaking scientific discoveries into accessible and impactful healthcare solutions for patients worldwide. We are seeking a dynamic and visionary professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about making a difference.

As a member of the Business Enablement Team (BET), the Program Manager Lead role offers a unique opportunity to be a ‘hands-on leader’, both guiding and participating in a team that enables operations and drives alignment across Commercialisation Leadership Teams (CLT’s) contributing to the delivery of their strategic disease area outcomes. By supporting the creation and execution of the new commercialisation model, you’ll actively lead and play a role in a team that will shape high-performing teams, fueling their success and transforming the way we achieve results. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader eager to make a tangible difference in achieving business success through innovation and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading a team of six Program Managers, driving performance and development, while fostering seamless collaboration to achieve outstanding results.

• Engage closely with the Commercialisation Strategy Lead (CSL) in Basel to enhance collaboration and drive strategic initiatives forward.

• Design and implement CLT rituals and ceremonies to enhance team effectiveness and streamline operations.

• Evaluate and optimise CLT performance to ensure maximum impact and efficiency.

• Map, visualise and track disease area outcomes, work packages, decisions and KPIs to foster transparency and alignment.

• Collaborate with DA Mid-Term Outcome (MTO) Stewards to organise workflow and monitor progress effectively.

• Partner with the DA Commercialisation Excellence Lead (CEL) to establish and operationalise exchange forums with affiliates for enhanced collaboration.

• Architect a centralised DA knowledge management system, including alignment across DA’s, to ensure accessibility of resources for all markets.

• Facilitate the sharing of best practices across CLTs to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Who You Are

• Leadership: You have the ability to inspire, empower, and guide others toward a shared vision, unlocking their full potential and driving collective success

• Agile Project Management: Expertise in Agile and Scrum methodologies, driving continuous improvement and demonstrating exceptional organisational skills.

• Knowledge Management: Implementing effective systems for capturing, sharing, and leveraging knowledge across teams.

• Systems Thinking: Adopting a holistic approach to problem-solving and decision-making, considering the interconnections within the organisation.

• Prioritisation & Problem Solving: Skilled in identifying key issues and prioritising tasks to deliver impactful solutions efficiently.

• Strategic Planning & Facilitation: Leading planning initiatives and facilitating discussions that drive alignment and action.

• Orchestration & Communication: Mastering the art of communication and coordination to ensure seamless collaboration and execution.

• Performance Monitoring & Measurement: Implementing robust tracking systems to monitor progress, measure outcomes, and drive accountability.

Join us in our mission to advance science and deliver hope to those who need it most.

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more.

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.