Site Head IT OT Basel

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The Position

Are you passionate about Information (IT) and Automation Technology (OT) and aspiring to make a meaningful impact You are a leader who builds and shares an inspiring vision able to catalyze performance and growth for people and business units Are you curious to shape a digital manufacturing architecture ready to advance competitiveness on the market

We Make Medicines!

Behind every product sold by Roche is Pharma Global Technical Operations (PT). Starting with Phase I of the development process and continuing through to product maturity PT makes lifesaving medicines at 11 locations with the support of partners from around the world. Information (IT) and Automation Technology (OT) teams are key in producing and delivering medicine to patients. The organization is currently undergoing a transformation towards digitalization advancing fundamental elements to meet future needs such as leveraging new technologies.

The Site Head IT OT PT Basel campus offers a unique opportunity to shape the information and technology solutions in alignment with the Pharma Vision. Reporting to the Head of Drug Substance Manufacturing IT OT you will be a member of the global IT OT Business Partner Network and deliver harmonized IT and OT solutions for the global PT manufacturing addition you will become a member of the Drug Substance Manufacturing Basel Technical Operations (PT Basel) Leadership Teams.

As Site Head IT OT you will be the driver of business opportunities enabled by information and operational technologies. As the business partner to the campus your focus is always on site priorities including Make Access Release and delivering the pipeline of new products in alignment with network priorities. Being accountable for the end to end IT and OT landscape you are the strategic interface for development of technology and processes risk and relationship addition you take a key role in the digitalization of PTs global manufacturing network which targets to deliver reliable services through standardization of the IT and OT contribution will be fundamental to embed the new operating model and culture into the entire function. As PT endeavors a lean and agile way of working you will be influencing and coordinating a growing global contingent of employees in shifting mindsets and agile ways of working.

The Opportunity:

• Provide strong inspirational engaging leadership and coaching to direct reports and develop the next generation of leaders while nurturing a culture of agility and collaboration

• Integrate with the end-to-end Make Assess Release (MAR) process of site

• As accountable for the site IT OT Services and Product Portfolio ensure overall production strategy and commitments are met supported by a conducive environment for robust manufacturing execution and continuous improvement.

• In partnership with business stakeholders take a key role in identifying business opportunities and co-creating technology-enabled strategies in alignment with overall Manufacturing Site and Network level Themes & Epics. Facilitate continuous improvement of prioritized initiatives and operational processes ensuring mobilization of needed resources and skills to advance the IT OT system life-cycle including integration deployment upgrades.

• Accountable for cross-functional teams in an agile set-up taking the role of advising educating and challenging the status quo with a customer oriented E2E mindset

• Catalyze organizational growth negotiate and influence through being a coach change agent trainer mentor and sounding board for team members

Who you are:

• A strong people leader capable of inspiring and engaging the organization aligning them with the PT vision and strategy through close collaboration with the PT site Vice President General Manager and their teams.

• Skilled in IT OT and/or business domains within the pharmaceutical and biotech industries with experience in manufacturing Technical Operations and an understanding of market challenges and competitive advantages.

• Proficient in pharmaceutical technology and processes including manufacturing digital plants shop floor systems quality lab systems data historians and automation systems.

• Committed to nurturing a business consultative and value-driven partnership demonstrating executive presence strong business acumen the ability to navigate ambiguity and manage complexity.

• Well-networked exhibiting intellectual curiosity and integrity coupled with high self-awareness empathy and listening skills. You advocate for a speak-up culture and promote trust.

• Agile in your approach to work prioritizing good enough over perfection and focusing on Reuse before Buy before Make.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Biology Computer Science Mathematics Electrical Engineering Information Systems or equivalent experience; Master/PhD is a plus

• Highly developed people skills demonstrating a clear commitment to people development and effective mentoring

• 15 years professional experience in global and complex business environments

• 8 years of people management and/or product management experience

• Ability to travel up to 10%

Special Skills:

• Change Management experience in creating a long term vision for an organization in alignment with business strategy and priorities

• Entrepreneurial mindset with focus on continuous improvement end-to-end thinker and problem solver applying lean and agile methods

• Excellent communication skills at both a global and local level to technical and non technical audiences

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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 life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Lets build a healthier future together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.