Lead Enterprise Master Data Management Operations (Maternity-Cover)

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The Opportunity

Disclosure Note: This position is open on a maternity cover basis for approximately 2 years.

As Lead EMDM Operations you will be responsible for establishing and leading day-to-day operation and management working with the Cluster Leads and Global Product Lead. The role has a strong focus on people management compliance and operational this position you will drive operational excellence to achieve the objectives of the Global Business Line leading a team of specialists.

As a people manager you will inspire and help to shape the future of our organization.

You will actively coach and foster the development of the Business Line members help remove siloes and support your team to evolve with the organic development of the business.

Driving collaboration across chapters as well as across Global Business Lines.

• Drive Operational & Service Excellence: Deliver high-quality service maintain strong end-user satisfaction against departmental KPIs and drive continuous system and process improvements.

• Align Strategy & Mitigate Risks: Partner with Cluster and Global Product Leads to implement standardized best practices set performance targets and manage operational risks.

• Develop & Empower Talent: Coach inspire and grow team members through clear goal-setting ongoing feedback formal performance appraisals and structured career development plans.

• Foster an Inclusive & Collaborative Culture: Build a safe customer-centric and positive team environment based on trust open communication constructive feedback and active teamwork across global regions.

• Manage Resources & Talent Pipelines: Oversee recruitment in partnership with P&C ensure even workload distribution and maintain a robust succession pipeline for critical roles.

• Maintain Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Alignment: Manage key relationships with business stakeholders and facilitate the seamless timely flow of information across teams and functions regardless of location.

• Ensure Compliance & Effective Escalation: Guarantee completion of all mandatory compliance trainings and proactively escalate emerging issues to leadership when required.

Who you are

• Leadership & Matrix Experience: Minimum 2 years leading teams across both in-person and virtual environments with proven success navigating complex matrix organizations.

• Master Data & Academic Background: Bachelors degree in Business Administration Finance or a related field paired with at least 3 years of hands-on experience in a Master Data Operations environment.

• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Fluent in English with strong interpersonal collaboration and stakeholder relation skills to effectively manage relationships and handle escalations.

• Operational Excellence & Problem-Solving: Sharp analytical and problem-solving abilities focused on continuous improvement operational efficiency and understanding broader business impact.

• Agility & Accountability: Precise highly focused and adaptable to working effectively within a fast-paced rapidly changing environment.

In exchange we provide you with

• Development opportunities: Roche is rich in learning resources. We provide constant development opportunities free language courses & training the possibility of international assignments internal position changes and the chance to shape your own career.

• Excellent benefits: Competitive salary and cafeteria package annual bonus Private Medical Services Employee Assistance Program All You Can Move Sportpass coaching / mentoring opportunity buddy program team buildings holiday party.

• Flexibility: We also support flexibility to help you find your balance. Home office is commonly available (typically 2 office days/week on average). We create the opportunity for freedom in working where your corporate and private life coexist in harmony.

• A global inclusive community where we learn from each other. At Roche we cooperate debate make decisions celebrate successes and have fun as a team. Our leadership is very focused on people creating a strong inclusive culture so you always have the chance to share your opinion.

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