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The Position

Global Expert Real Estate Transactions

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The Opportunity

As part of the Sites Network Global Capital Investment & Real Estate is responsible for improving the built environment of Roche globally. Within Global Capital Investment and Real Estate the Global Expert Real Estate Transactions is responsible for strategy coordination delivery and performance across all real estate transactions.

As Global Expert Real Estate Transactions you will ensure best practice best value governancecompliant real estate transactions and strategy are delivered across the Roche occupied real estate portfolio.

Global Expert Real Estate Transactions is responsible for internal stakeholder alignment crossfunctional coordination and vendor performance management for real estate transaction management brokerage and portfolio strategy globally aligned to Global Capital Investment and Real Estate workflow. As a team we drive improvements in the efficiency effectiveness and sustainability of Roche occupied real estate.

As a Global Expert some of the core responsibilities would include but not limited to;

• Develop and implement real estate portfolio strategies at global/regional/local levels

• Proactively identify optimisation opportunities across the Roche portfolio using current and new datasets

• Lead portfolio optimisation projects including (but not limited to) lease acquisition/renewal/disposal site/building acquisition/disposal

• Guide all aspects of real estate transactions from requirement definition to executed lease agreement or purchase/sale documentation while Identifying and assessing potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect Roche interests

• Provide real estate transaction subject matter expertise to internal stakeholders and managing strong stakeholder engagement internally and externally

• Support appropriate use of the Roche Global Real Estate Service Agreement (GRESA) across Roche and ensure GRESA SLAs and target performance are achieved on all real estate transactions

• Manage GRESA vendor to ensure best practice high quality real estate transaction delivery and transaction management aligned to contract scope and performance targets

• Monitor real estate transaction KPIs documenting lessons learned and recommending corrective actions where necessary to ensure ongoing high quality performance and user satisfaction

• Support the positioning of Global Capital Investment and Real Estate as centre of excellence in the Roche Corporate Real Estate community

Who you are:

• University level education (BA/BSc or equivalent) in real estate or a related field

• At least 8 years proven track record in major real estate strategy & transaction delivery ideally for corporate occupier external service provider and landlord

• International experience across several companies and cultures with experience in managing experienced senior stakeholders within large multinational organisations

• Deep understanding of vendor operating models and ability to drive strong vendor performance through leadership and contract management

• Ideally Membership or Fellowship of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

• Strategic and logical approach with the ability to influence and negotiate at a senior level while building lasting relationships with stakeholders from diverse cultures

• Proven ability to collaborate and lead (without direct reports) across multidisciplinary teams in a matrix organisation

This is an exciting opportunity to work within an inclusive environment where there is emphasis on personal and professional growth. Apply to be considered.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together more than 100000 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 lifechanging healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Lets build a healthier future together.

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