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The PositionAs an integral part of Pharma Technical Operations (PT), PT Global MSAT, Engineering and Sustainability (PTT) plays a key role in leading a seamless industrialization and thorough technical product management through integrating SHE, proactive maintenance, facility fitness, performance optimization and scalable manufacturing processes and technologies in support of the manufacturing network. Product and process robustness, efficiency and reliability are key performance indicators, PTT owns and drives continuous improvement.
We are looking for a technical expert who understands the realities of the manufacturing areas and can design standard operating frameworks that drive operational excellence and compliance.
The Opportunity
In this role you proactively identify and close quality systems gaps across the network and you serve as translator between shop-floor manufacturing realities and global quality standards, ensuring that compliance frameworks enable manufacturing throughput and continuous improvement.More responsibilities include:
Support manufacturing sites and global networks in proactively identifying and close quality systems gaps, implementing standardized processes and quality standards
Drive the delivery and sustainment of a robust and regulatory-compliant Quality Management System (QMS) process as global single point of contact and core decision-maker for the assigned global quality system process content and design
Translate HA requirements into an implementable QMS process, collaborating closely with independent quality compliance partners, staying updated on evolving regulations, health authority expectations, and external industry benchmarks to drive continuous optimization of the Quality Management System (QMS)
Oversees the timely execution of critical deliverables, including global policy updates, IT/digital tool enhancements (e.g., Veeva), training deployment, and performance metric tracking for the assigned global quality system process .
Provide expert guidance and direct support for regulatory inspections and health authority audits relating to global quality system processes.
Manage intersections with other quality system process owners to achieve seamless, end-to-end process management across cross-functional squads and technical governance forums.
You are a specialized expert in manufacturing technologies and compliance with a strong sense of accountability and exceptional strategic decision-making capabilities. Your qualifications include:
Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or the Life Science with 7 + years or more of relevant industrial experience in parenteral production (compounding to Visual inspection) within quality systems, quality operations, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Strong Knowledge in stability management through out distribution is a plus
Specialized knowledge of pharmaceutical quality systems and industry-wide guidelines relevant to pharma process development and manufacturing, such as ICH guidelines.
Strong digital acumen and experience supporting IT-solutions or quality management platforms, such as Veeva, is highly preferred.
High degree of problem-solving skills and the ability to gain alignment with internal stakeholders and authorities in operationally demanding environments. You are a collaborative leader who excels in providing clear guidance to matrix teams while maintaining a focus on implementation, compliance, and reliability through the QMS process lifecycle
<10% travel required
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Where pay transparency applies, details are provided based on the primary posting location. For this role, the primary location is Basel. If you are interested in additional locations where the role may be available, we will provide the relevant compensation details later in the hiring process.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
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or Life Sciences plus 7+ years' relevant industrial experience in parenteral production within quality systems or pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Specialized knowledge of pharmaceutical quality systems and industry guidelines (e.g., ICH)
- Experience supporting IT solutions or quality management platforms such as Veeva
- Strong knowledge in stability management throughout distribution
- High problem-solving ability, stakeholder alignment, collaborative leadership, and capability to drive QMS implementation and compliance
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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.
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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).
