Strategy Deployment Partner

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The Position

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of Pharma Technical Operations?

At Roche, we are looking for a dynamic and driven Strategy Deployment Partner to lead the deployment of our Pharma Performance Promise Priorities (PPP) and foster a culture of performance improvement. If you are passionate about driving business results and building lasting capabilities, this role is for you!

Key Responsibilities

As a Strategy Deployment Partner, you will:

• Lead the 10-Year Pharma Performance Promises Roadmap: Collaborate with PPP Owners, SMEs, and cross-functional representatives to deliver on our ambitious roadmap.
• Identify Breakthrough Initiatives: Develop proposals for breakthrough initiatives and timelines to drive performance.
• Support Breakthrough Teams: Act as a thought partner, helping teams deliver impact and resolve bottlenecks. Orchestrate all the Breakthrough initiatives and drive a central governance and PMO
• Drive Strategic Projects: Lead high-impact projects with no natural owner, sponsored by PT Leadership team members.
• Own Project Results: Ensure projects progress according to plan and achieve significant, tangible business results.
• Maintain Organizational Momentum: Act as a catalyst and architect for the delivery of the roadmap.
• Communicate with Executives: Manage communication with executives across various functions and divisions.
• Travel Internationally: Be prepared for international travel, up to approximately 20%.

Required Competencies

To excel in this role, you should have:

• Deep Operational Expertise: Proven experience in Tech Ops – covering Lean manufacturing, supply chain, quality, regulatory, engineering,… and an impact mindset.
• Project Management Experience: 7+ years of experience driving strategic projects with a strong track record of business impact.
• Leadership Without Authority: Capability to lead and influence without formal authority.
• Change Leadership: Demonstrated track record of leading change and enabling organizational transitions.
• Strong Analytical Skills: Ability to handle complex analyses independently and reduce complexity into strategic decision recommendations.
• Effective Communication Skills: Highly developed written and oral communication skills, with the ability to advocate to senior management and diverse governance bodies.
• Consulting Experience: Experience in a top-tier consulting firm is highly desirable.
• Advanced Degree: Master’s, MBA, or PhD in a scientific or technical field.
• Language Proficiency: Excellent proficiency in English; German is a plus.

As a Strategy Deployment Partner, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our Pharma TechOps division. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

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.

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