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The Position

This role is based in Pharma Technical Operations Technology (PTT), an organization that is responsible for ensuring Pharma Technical Operations (PT) stays at the forefront of technology in our current and future facilities. PTT, composed of global MSAT and Engineering, realizes new assets for the PT manufacturing network of drug substance, drug product, and device industrialization facilities. You will have the opportunity to build manufacturing facilities that deliver life saving medicines to patients.

The Opportunity:

As a Senior Capex Project Manager, within the capital delivery group, you will be responsible for leading large and/or sophisticated facility/equipment improvement projects within our EU manufacturing network (Basel/Kaiseraugst). You could be asked to deliver projects at our international sites. Furthermore you:

Build and lead the project team, motivating them through your strong communication and leadership skills with clear decision-making to maintain project flow. Set the example of collaboration with your relationship with the User Team Lead and other key customers

Champion both design and construction safety as a key priority, by ensuring the Safety, Health, and Environment team is engaged throughout the lifecycle and by your active leadership

Accountable for fiscal control of the project through managing scope and schedule of the capital project within the agreed business case, by ensuring that the team stays beholden to the execution strategy and by ensuring the funding strategy aligns with the execution plan

Responsible for presenting to the Steering Committee on a recurring basis, and will lead and engage with site leadership, finance, and senior executive sponsors during funding requests.

Accountable, with support from global procurement, for sourcing and selecting all major suppliers required to deliver the project

Responsible for delivering from early concept, through design, construction and commissioning and qualification of the project. Ensuring that Roche’s intent is met through active engagement with suppliers, being present both at the project and in the construction site, and not relenting until the project’s business intent is actually met

Who you are:

You have an M.S. in engineering, architecture, or construction with extensive experience in successfully managing projects in the biotech/pharmaceutical/lifescience industry, with experience in managing large, sophisticated projects, some preferably in an international environment. An MBA and/or a PMI certification is a plus. Furthermore:

Proficiency in German and English is required

Known for your outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills in capital project delivery

Proven expertise in effectively applying and/or developing advanced project management tools and methodologies

Broad understanding of the principles of various engineering disciplines, in-depth understanding of one engineering discipline directly related to Roche core business of manufacturing

Deep understanding of risk-based qualification and lean construction methodologies.

Special knowledge requirements include biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical processes and facility design approaches, plus solid understanding of Pharmaceutical cGMP requirements

As Senior Capex Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in crafting the future of our Pharma division. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

Please note that we will not offer relocation benefits for this role.

Who we are

A 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.