Global Network Sourcing Lead

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.The PositionIn your role as Global Network Sourcing Leader, you will be accountable for leading the site selection process for both NMEs and commercial products. You will run an option analysis through a portfolio lens, weighing all relevant product and network strategic aspects that inform the decision making by senior management. As part of E2E operating model, accountability for transferring the site selection decision to the subsequent technical transfer organistion. Your role has a significant impact on the achievement of company goals and requires a broad knowledge of the various PT areas, a strong strategic and business acumen, excellent abilities to lead teams in matrixed setups, and a close partnership with various stakeholders from across PT, such as Product Strategy Leaders (PSLs), Technical Development Leaders (TDLs), Tech Transfer Leads (TTL), Site Heads, MU Heads, and other senior leaders from Pharma Tech Ops .The Opportunity:You lead the end-to-end site selection process, from data collection to the final decision by the One PT Board. Furthermore you:Develop scenarios and analyze options using a strategic product portfolio and manufacturing network lens to enable optimal site selectionEnable product and network strategies by engaging with key customers and stakeholders, and collaboratively co-create solutions across PTDevelop detailed execution plans as part of the sourcing process, considering strategic and tactical inputs for a successful transferOrchestrate the implementation of E2E supply chains and/or individual manufacturing nodes for Drug Substance, Drug Product, and Secondary PackagingLead global cross-functional teams with a Lean and Continuous Improvement mindset, focusing on outcomes and impact for patientsAnticipate risks, dependencies, and strategic/tactical events, and drive resolution of issues with the transfer team and governance bodiesWho you are:You have a BS/MS degree in life sciences or engineering and a minimum 10-15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with 5-8 years in global roles and regular senior management interaction. Previous strategy and senior matrix leadership experience is a plus. Furthermore:Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including manufacturing processes, current GMPs, regulatory dependencies, supply chain, and process developmentProven ability to think strategically, translate strategy into actionable plans, and maintain a combined strategic and execution focus for technical transfersExcellent matrix leadership skills, with proven ability to apply agile and/or lean approachesStrong verbal and written communication and influencing skills at all organizational levels, coupled with the ability to deal with ambiguity and complexity, and build trustful relationshipsStrong strategic and business acumen enabling an enterprise-level perspective when solving complex problems; international/global experience strongly preferredYou have proven interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners, and to lead cross-functional & -cultural project teams across multiple locations. You will serve as consultant to senior management and as internal/external spokesperson for the organization on matters pertaining to its policies, plans, objectives and business operationsYou are fluent in oral and written English, other language skills are a plus. You are able to travel %Sounds interesting? Apply nowWho we areA healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 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.Let's build a healthier future, together.Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.