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The Position

As part of Pharma Technical Operations (PT), Pharma Technical Technology (PTT) plays a key role in leading a seamless industrialization and thorough technical product management through integrating SHE, proactive maintenance, facility fitness, performance optimization and scalable manufacturing processes and technologies in support of the manufacturing network. Product and process robustness, efficiency and reliability are key performance indicators, PTT owns and drives towards improvement.

The Opportunity:

Within PTT, Roche’s global Manufacturing Science and Technology (gMSAT) department is the process and product owner for our commercial products, including our internal and external drug substance and drug product network, implementation of new technologies, network standardization, and mitigation of technical risks. The team is organized by product-focused Large Molecule and Small Molecule (DS & DP), Technology and Network Standards and Operations (Process Stewards, Tech Deployment, and Pilot Plant) teams and operates in cross-functional squads and circles. The Operations Technology Deployment Group Lead for Large Molecule DS, reporting to the MSAT Operations Group Lead, is accountable for leading an execution-driven team to systematically deploy and sustainably scale new technologies in partnership with the manufacturing network, PTT engineering and the network of the future team in order to deliver the current and future product portfolio. In this role you will lead a team composed of technology deployment stewards, supported by a team of pilot plant technicians.

The Operations Technology Deployment Group Lead provides direction and overall leadership for the technology deployment stewards, maximizing individual and collective contributions, and ultimately delivering timely business results in support of PTT and PT goals.You will enable these teams to solve operational challenges through data-driven insights and pilot plant experimentation for internal and external manufacturing networks. In this role, you will represent the technological needs of the network in key technical governance forums and senior stakeholder interactions, including the Global MSAT Leadership Team , PTT capability teams (e.g., Process Scientists, TPC, DSTS, and DPTC), Manufacturing Site Leadership Teams, CDMO Organization Leadership Teams, TPM Enabling Teams, PT Strategy and PTDLT. Furthermore you:

• Lead a network of 4-6 senior technology experts, focusing on action/execution to scale new technologies across manufacturing and enable scaled experimentation through pilot plants
• Accountable for coaching, developing, and engaging a global technical team of senior scientific experts
• Manage portfolio-level master plans for drug substance or drug product based on technology roadmaps, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Identify and oversee execution of process and tech transfer risk mitigation strategies at portfolio level
• Set vision for technology deployment aligned with Roche strategy and PTT/PT outcomes
• Interface with various internal teams to align technology deployments with PT strategy and ensure projects are in relevant site portfolios; coordinate with other governance bodies as required
• Guide the prioritization and evaluation of investments in long-term product health and continuous improvement initiatives, informing decision-making for review committees and governance

Who you are:

You have a B.S. or M.S. degree in Chemical, Biochemical Engineering, or related discipline with at least 10+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry with process development, operations/manufacturing, or related experience (e.g. DS Bio, DP SM, etc.), PhD is of advantage. Furthermore:

• Leadership: Significant people leadership experience, leveraging advanced VACC leadership skills
• Technical Expertise: Proven deep technical expertise in DS or DP process development and improvement and technology industrialization in large molecules originating from roles in technical development and/or local MSAT or operational roles. Background in quality and/or regulatory is of advantage
• Strategic Thinker: Align with Roche’s leadership model, combining strategic clarity with innovative and coaching capabilities
• Outstanding Communicator: Ability to build connections, encourage feedback, and foster a collaborative environment
• Inclusive Leadership: Committed to creating an inclusive environment where team members feel safe, valued, and empowered to perform their best.
• <10% travel required

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Who we are

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