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The Position

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

Pharma Global Technical Operations (PT) is the organization that manufactures and delivers Roches groundbreaking therapies to 127 million patients around the world. PT is involved in producing every Roche medicine from the development process through clinical trials and continuing to product maturity. Our organization coordinates all aspects of production of Roche medicines in all disease areas and dosage forms.

Pharma Technical Development (PTD) is integral to Roches mission to develop innovative and transformative meaningful medicines for patients by applying leading technical expertise to design develop supply and register clinical stage products globally.
Within PTD Synthetic Molecules Technical Development (PTDC) leverages advanced science and technology to drive the development of synthetic molecules from firstinhuman studies through commercialization. Based in Basel Switzerland our team of approximately 700 experts works collaboratively to bring our vision to life delivering impactful solutions that support our mission and uphold our core values.

The Opportunity:

In the position as Head of Technology and Data you will be accountable for consistently and effectively:

• Develop & Execute Technology & Data Strategy Lead the vision strategy and roadmap for technology and data integration across PTDC ensuring alignment with business objectives and longterm goals.

• Drive Digital & Operational Excellence Implement and embed digital solutions automation and process innovations to enhance efficiency compliance and product quality across development and manufacturing.

• Lead Innovation & Technology Adoption Identify evaluate and integrate new technologies tools and methodologies to transform CMC commercial and business processes.

• Seamless Integration from Lab to Plant Ensure the smooth transition of new technologies and processes from early development to clinical and commercial manufacturing optimizing scaleup and transfer.

• Strategic Project Leadership & Act as key UserRepresentative for major investment projects (e.g. SMF) ensuring alignment with PTDCs aspirations for speed reliability and efficiency.

• Enhance DataDriven Decision Making Strengthen data accessibility analytics and visualization driving seamless data flow from Lab to Plant to support predictive and adaptive operations.

• Foster Collaboration & External Partnerships Build strategic alliances with internal stakeholders external technology developers industry leaders and academic institutions to accelerate innovation and .

• Leadership & Talent Development Build coach and inspire highperforming crossfunctional teams fostering a culture of accountability continuous learning and innovation.

Who You Are:

• Significant bio/pharmaceutical professional field experience including crossfunctional team management and extensive endtoend expertise in pharmaceutical development and clinical & commercial manufacturing

• Demonstrate strong leadership skills and a track record of successfully scaling cross functionally digital solutions including organizational change management and new digital way of working

• Strong creative leadership skills according to the VACC model (Visionary Architect Coach Catalyst) ability to build forwardlooking perspectives and remove obstacles develop people and technical skills

• Solid experience in deploying & leading innovative initiatives across the organizations and in generating tangible impact

• Proven track record of ensuring effective knowledge management

• Strong proficiency in providing technical user inputs to major investments and in implementing new technologies.

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.

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site which is one of Roches largest sites. Read more.

Besides extensive development and training opportunities we offer flexible working options 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as childcare facilities medical services restaurants and cafeterias as well as various employee events.