Head of Business Partnering Pharma “Above Brand” + i7 RoW

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The Position

The Pharma EMEA i7 department supports all Commercial affiliates within the Pharma International Business scope. This dynamic area includes the i7 regions of Europe North, Europe South, CEETRIS, the Middle East, and Africa, playing a pivotal role in aligning regional commercial operations with global strategies.

As the Head of Business Partnering Pharma “Above Brand” + i7 RoW (Strategic Business Partner), you will serve as a key strategic liaison and primary communication channel between dedicated business functions and the Roche Digital Technology (RDT) organization. You will be critical in ensuring the alignment of technology solutions with business needs, co-creating and managing the technology strategy and portfolio, orchestrating cross-functional delivery teams, and owning your area’s budget. Additionally, you will act as a trusted advisor tasked with nurturing talent, managing teams, and driving a culture of high performance and continuous improvement within IT.

The Opportunity

• Strategic Alignment & Advocacy: Act as a trusted strategic partner and advisor to business leaders, advocating for business needs while ensuring IT capabilities and RDT strategies are effectively articulated and aligned to achieve overarching goals.
• Thought Leadership & Governance: Bring thought leadership to shape innovative capabilities that impact the healthcare ecosystem, striving for the right balance of scale versus differentiation while influencing portfolio governance.
• Partnership & Collaboration: Collaborate with internal and external partners to share insights, align strategies, and maximize the impact of technology investments.
• Outcome Accountability: Take accountability for delivering technology-enabled business outcomes for the Pharma Commercial region (including yearly revenue goals and patient access) as well as RDT Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Pharma Medicines.
• Issue Resolution: Own issue escalation and resolution within the regional scope, working in strong collaboration with Product Engineering Teams.
• Team Leadership & Value Realization: Lead, coach, and manage a high-performing team of RDT partners, providing clear direction and performance management to drive end-to-end adoption and value realization of regional technology solutions.
• Talent Development: Build and nurture IT talent by fostering a collaborative culture that encourages innovation, professional development, and teamwork to achieve organizational goals.

Who You Are

• Educational Foundation: You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field; an advanced degree (e.g., MBA, Master’s in Technology Management) is highly preferred.
• Technical Expertise: You bring proven experience in IT strategic planning, business relationship management, and program delivery, backed by a strong understanding of enterprise architecture, emerging technologies, and proficiency in ITSM and project management frameworks (e.g., ITIL, PMP, SAFe/Agile).
• Proven Leadership: You have 10+ years of leadership experience with a proven track record of directing multidisciplinary teams and third-party vendors, influencing senior stakeholders, building consensus, and driving decision-making at all levels.
• Strategic Communication: You are a strategic, problem-solving thinker equipped with exceptional communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to effectively address complex technical and business challenges while balancing short- and long-term objectives.
• Business Acumen & Agility: You possess the business acumen to seamlessly connect IT capabilities to business outcomes, demonstrating adaptability, innovative thinking in dynamic environments, and strong interpersonal skills focused on transparency and trust.

Ready for the next step? We look forward to hearing from you. Apply now to discover this exciting opportunity!

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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