Roche · 10 hours ago
Senior Project Manager (Pharma Technical Operations)
South San Francisco
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
CA$115K/yr - CA$151K/yr
7+ years expRoche is a global healthcare company dedicated to advancing science and ensuring access to healthcare for all. The Senior Project Manager within Pharma Technical Operations will lead cross-functional operations technology programs, manage financial oversight, and drive business value through strategic initiatives and project execution.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsOncologyPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Lead large-scale, cross-functional operations technology programs by integrating project management expertise with deep knowledge in CMC and digital capabilities
Collaborate with technical leaders to execute the PT Technology Portfolio and product roadmaps while managing financial oversight, communications, and systemic change in alignment with Roche Operating Principles
Drive business value and ensure the efficient delivery of technical initiatives that support the organization’s strategic performance promises
Strategize and lead program planning, mobilize teams, gain agreement for solutions, and support the PTT and PTE operating model
Oversee program/project activities, baseline schedules, and control costs while ensuring timely completion of deliverables and adherence to budgets ($0.5M–$5M)
Build strong networks across the enterprise, forming partnerships with stakeholders, vendors, and other teams
Drive cross-functional strategic initiatives, manage interdependencies, and provide guidance to project teams, including vendors
Facilitate workshops, sprints, and governance approaches for successful implementation
Formulate risk mitigation strategies, analyze facilities and asset performance, and optimize value generation while ensuring regulatory compliance and balancing sustainability goals with financial considerations
Apply lean and agile methodologies for continuous improvement, E2E process optimization, and workshop management
Act as a role model for an agile mindset and contribute to measurable value realization
Define and implement tailored change management plans for senior stakeholders, promoting agile concepts and driving cultural shifts
Communicate strategies effectively to ensure smooth transitions and adoption
Plans, reports, and controls costs to ensure projects are completed within the approved budget
Ensures successful and timely completion of deliverables by tracking progress against schedule
Develop strategies for digital knowledge management, using analytical tools, and insights for data-driven decision-making
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Life Sciences with 7+ experience in Project Management in regulated fields (medical/combo devices, pharmaceutical operations, or digital transformation)
PMI/Agile certification is highly desirable
Extensive experience managing complex projects/programs in CMC, including Drug Substance, Devices and Drug Product GMP manufacturing technologies, with a strong track record of success
Proficient in Agile, Scrum, and other methodologies, including risk mitigation and mentoring Project Managers
Demonstrated leadership in influencing stakeholders, managing competing priorities, and building strong networks across business functions, up to the executive level
Exceptional people skills, trust-building, and collaborative abilities in dynamic, matrixed, and global environments
Advanced understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, trends like robotics and emerging technologies, and digital enablement to support technical operations
Experienced in financial management, and vendor management from RFP ideation to implementation
Skilled in Operational Excellence, LEAN methodologies, proven track record of continuous improvement initiatives and the ability to deliver results in fast-paced, ambiguous, and complex environments
Exercises sound judgment, sets strategic direction, and independently manages commitments and deliverables
Strong quality orientation, attention to detail, and ability to present complex technical topics to senior management
Skilled in facilitating virtual teams, leveraging technology, and tailoring resonant communications for diverse audiences
Excellent self-learning and development skills to stay current on industry trends
Displays strong accountability behaviors, effectively prioritizes tasks, and drives objectives in complex environments
Flexible and ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required (up to ~20%)
Company
Roche
Roche is a pharmaceutical and diagnostics company that offers medicines and diagnostic tests for various medical conditions and diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.79BKey Investors
SoftBankSCALE AINovartis
2021-08-04Post Ipo Equity· $5B
2020-12-07IPO
2020-05-06Post Ipo Equity· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Alan Hippe
Member of the Executive Board - Group CFO
Christine Bakan
Global Head and Group Vice President, Computational Science and Informatics R&D
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