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Die Position
The Roche External Manufacturing group (Commercial Drug Substance) is Part of the Roche Drug Substance manufacturing unit, we Partner with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and ensure that relevant production/manufacturing targets are delivered to Roche on-time, to the highest quality and within-budget and that the CMOs operate in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements and Roche corporate standards.
TheExternal Manufacturing and Business Operations Managerhas two main responsibilities: She/he is the primary relationship manager for specified partner Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) or sites. And She/he also acts as Chief of Staff for the unit, ensures strategy deployment is well executed, and carries ownership of the Performance management process for the group.
The Opportunity:
You act as the primary lead and relationship manager for CMOs throughout the entire product Lifecycle, from initial selection and implementation to decommissioning. That means:
- Lead international governance teams across diverse functions such as Quality, MSAT, Supply chain, Legal, and Procurement to ensure organizational alignment during CMO manufacturing, due diligences or Tech Transfers
- Enforce strict adherence to GMP, Quality, and SHE standards while conducting regular risk reviews to proactively address potential supply issues at CMOs
- Serves as theChief of Staff and advisor to the DS External Manufacturing Head and site leadership team, closely collaborating on efforts to advance the portfolio toward the Drug substance Network vision
- Lead thePerformance Management reporting system, including goals/KPIs, PTN Alignment, and the effective execution of weekly, monthly, and Quarterly Business Reviews
- Works closely with Finance and other stakeholders to lead thebusiness planning and track financial performance
- Develops overall strategy for effectivecommunication across teams, and leads and ensuresRisk management across DS External Manufacturing, identifying and incorporating mitigation plans into the site's prioritized portfolio
Who You Are:
We have high expectations around end-to-end thinking and cross functional collaboration in a global network by taking ownership and delegating decisions to the appropriate level. We value an entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to constantly change or adapt in a dynamic environment. We expect you to focus on the most impactful and value adding work by prioritizing your efforts with a clear focus on creating value for the patient. You will be willing to explore new opportunities, be comfortable with ambiguity and taking smart risks, while complying with the latest regulations. Furthermore:
- Education& Core Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Life Sciences (advanced degree preferred) with 10+ years of manufacturing/operations experience within Pharma/Biotech or similarly regulated industries
- Leadership& Project Management: 3+ years leading direct reports or matrixed teams, coupled with 5+ years directing large-scale, complex cross-functional projects (Project Management certification is a plus)
- Technical& Quality Expertise: Deep proficiency in a GMP-regulated environment (specifically biologics drug substance), with a strong commitment to corporate compliance, integrity, and Lean Six Sigma/continuous improvement practices
- Procurement& Advanced Systems: Demonstrated background in sourcing strategy, category management, and ERP systems, alongside exposure to AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics in supply chain
- Business Acumen& Negotiation: Strong negotiation skills and the ability to interpret complex data to mitigate project risks and drive informed, strategic business decisions
- Communication& Mobility: Excellent English communication and presentation skills across all hierarchy levels, with the flexibility to undertake up to 25% domestic and international travel
Sounds interesting? Apply now!
Wer wir sind
Eine gesündere Zukunft treibt uns zur Innovation an. Mehr als 100.000 Mitarbeiter weltweit arbeiten gemeinsam daran, wissenschaftliche Fortschritte zu erzielen und sicherzustellen, dass jeder Zugang zur Gesundheitsversorgung hat – heute und für zukünftige Generationen. Durch unser Engagement werden über 26 Millionen Menschen mit unseren Medikamenten behandelt und mehr als 30 Milliarden Tests mit unseren Diagnostik-Produkten durchgeführt. Wir ermutigen uns gegenseitig, neue Möglichkeiten zu erkunden, Kreativität zu fördern und hohe Ziele zu setzen, um lebensverändernde Gesundheitslösungen zu liefern.
Gemeinsam können wir eine gesündere Zukunft gestalten.
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