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The Position

Chapter Lead Environment Group SHE

We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.

The Opportunity

As Chapter Lead Environment Group Safety Security Health & Environment (GSHE) your primary responsibility is to provide strong subject matter and people leadership on global environmental compliance and the of the environmental sustainability ambitions and goals. You will lead a team of global environmental subject matter experts and be a member of the Group SHE Enabling Team (GSHE ET) reporting directly to the Chief SHE Officer. You will be instrumental in defining the global SHE strategy for the entire company with a strong focus on environmental compliance and sustainability.

As leader of the GSHE Environment Chapter you will guide and develop the future environmental talent within the organisation as well as establishing strong networks globally operating within a matrix model.

As a highlycredible subject matter expert as well as networked leader you will conduct briefings up to executive committee and board level regarding environmental compliance and sustainability.

In collaboration with the Chief SHE Officer and the GSHE ET the goal is to build robust talent networks and succession plans to support continuous development and growth. Leadership in Group SHE will be prioritized ensuring excellence in delivery and maintaining a longterm strategic vision. Collaborating with Corporate Sustainability and divisional sustainability teams the aim is to set the enterpriselevel direction for SHE and environmental sustainability at Roche. Organizational goals strategies and crossfunctional initiatives will be designed to meet ambitious sustainability and compliance targets while fostering strong collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.

You will be recognized as a key thought partner to the Chief SHE Officer all GSHE ET members and the Chief Sustainability Officer contributing insights for overall company success.

Main responsibilities

• Operate as a senior Roche leader able to influence and develop highly effective relationships across the entire global organisation.

• Provide strategic leadership including setting the vision and strategy planning budgeting governance and longterm delivery of the global SHE ambition.

• Ensure Environment chapter team members continuously develop technical and nontechnical capabilities to drive the delivery of core programs.

• Find attract develop / coach and retain talent commensurate with evolving external business stakeholder and function needs

• Ensure continuous innovation to deliver leading edge fit for purpose continually evolving solutions to the organization

• Leverage digital insights and technology to deliver innovative and integrated solutions

• Be responsible for all core line management tasks including recruitment performance management career development & growth and remuneration for the chapter in collaboration with the Group SHE ET.

• Establish and drive the global SHE capability strategy to meet the needs of all (internal & external) stakeholders

• Coordinate assess and lead all SHErelevant factors and risks in mergers acquisitions and divestment projects to the Roche Group

Who you are

• You have 10 years of experience in a senior VACC leadership position in an environmental compliance / sustainability role in a large multinational corporation.

• You are an exceptional leader with a strong passion for people including their ongoing growth development and success.

• You are a recognised environmental compliance / sustainability expert with a strong global network and proven delivery in large multinational companies. Knowledge in contaminated sites management / remediation is an asset

• You have held roles that require networked leadership capabilities in a matrix environment.

• You are an effective communicator inspiring and motivating others with the ability to influence through active listening and concise messaging. You are empathetic while giving clear direction across different levels of the organisation. You are courageous to speak up and express your own ideas.

• You have a growth mindset (incl. taking risks and experimenting seeking new learning opportunities asking for and giving feedback)

• You have strong overall communication skills in English ideally also in German

This is an exciting Leadership opportunity within a division that focuses on personal and professional development. We look forward to receiving your application.

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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