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The PositionAs a key member of the administrative group supporting PTS Business Operations, you will report directly to the Chief of Staff of PTS. In this role, you will manage a wide range of administrative duties and navigate diverse situations involving confidential, time-sensitive material within a fast-paced and dynamic team environment. Experience and mature discernment are essential to successfully plan and accomplish goals, along with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively with minimal supervision.
The opportunity
Key tasks include but are not limited to the following areas:
- Manage day-to-day activities and meeting schedules by organizing and coordinating internal and external meetings, videoconferences, teleconferences, telepresence meetings
- Own PTST-LT operating rhythm and coordinate with other departments or functions to align agenda
- Support the department in dealing with other departments, affiliates, sites and 3rd parties
- Organize travel, courses and seminars in cooperation with the in-house travel center and/or external parties if needed
- Handling of expense accounts, keep databases up-to-date (TouchPoint, address lists, intranet, team and affiliates’ contact)
- Prepare visitor programs, prepare entrance and leaving of employees and support new employees (PTST-LT members)
- Account assignment of invoices for Head of technical Product Management & Strategy
Who you are
- Senior experience in the entire spectrum of administrative duties including proficiency with all office applications
- Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision
- Highly skilled in writing and interpersonal communication, including persuasion and influence
- Strong organizational and project coordinator skills with a willingness to take initiative, displays professionalism in all internal and external endeavors
- Successful experience indicating attention to detail, quality of work, ability to work independently and in teams, strong follow-up skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong team player, e.g. good interpersonal skills and willingness to contribute to the team spirit
- Good command of German and English
We are looking forward to your application!
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.
Skills Required
- Senior experience across the full spectrum of administrative duties
- Proficiency with office applications
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong written and interpersonal communication skills, including persuasion and influence
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills
- Initiative and professionalism in internal and external interactions
- Attention to detail and high-quality work
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow up effectively
- Ability to work effectively in teams and contribute to team spirit
- Good command of German and English
Roche Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Roche and has not been reviewed or approved by Roche.
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Retirement Support — U.S. materials describe a 401(k) with both matching and an additional company contribution, supported by formal plan documents and true‑up features. This structure is positioned as a standout element of the total package, particularly at Genentech.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off provisions include substantial vacation, a year‑end shutdown, and a paid six‑week sabbatical after six years. These elements indicate a recharge‑oriented approach within the U.S. offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials emphasize comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health resources alongside well‑being programs. Benefits pages consistently highlight breadth across core health coverage elements.
Roche Insights
What We Do
Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare – a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible. Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management. Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. The company also aims to improve patient access to medical innovations by working with all relevant stakeholders. Thirty medicines developed by Roche are included in the World Health Organization Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials and cancer medicines. Roche has been recognised as the Group Leader in sustainability within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry ten years in a row by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).
