Project Manager I

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Tucson, AZ, USA
In-Office
56K-88K Annually
Junior
Healthtech • Biotech • Pharmaceutical
The Role
Manages less complex projects from initiation through delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams, schedules, resources, budgets, risks, milestones, meetings, and project documentation. Maintains integrated plans in PPM systems, identifies delays and bottlenecks, recommends recovery actions, supports leadership reviews, and promotes project management best practices. Requires at least two years of project management or related experience, proficiency with MS Project or PPM software, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.
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At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections,  where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

As a Project Manager I, you will manage all aspects of less complex projects under general supervision, interfacing with cross-functional teams to build schedules, coordinate resources, and track budgets from initiation through delivery.


The Opportunity
  • Create, coordinate, and maintain integrated project plans within the Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) system using approved project management tools.
  • Assemble project timelines, assign individual responsibilities, identify necessary resources, and monitor budget and spending to ensure timely completion.
  • Drive project risk management, robust planning, scenario creation, and critical path analysis to ensure high-quality execution.
  • Proactively identify project gaps, bottlenecks, or delays, challenge assumptions, and recommend actionable solutions to recover schedules.
  • Organize and facilitate project meetings by preparing agendas, managing meeting flow, and documenting meeting minutes.
  • Manage preparation for milestone reviews, one-pagers, and project team information to support informed decision-making across leadership committees.
  • Follow established project management best practices and foster continuous improvement through regular knowledge sharing across teams.

Who you are
  • You bring a Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or business administration (or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience).
  • You bring a minimum of 2 years of experience in project management, product development, and/or related fields with proficiency in MS Project and/or Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) software.

Behaviors, competencies, and qualities of the ideal applicant.


  • Foundational understanding of Design Control and/or Phased Development processes (preferred).
  • Strong problem-solving abilities with proven skills in coordinating cross-functional project activities and achieving milestones toward project or product launch.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate project issues proactively to a wide variety of stakeholders.

Relocation benefits are not approved for this posting.


The expected salary range for this position based on Tucson is $56,100 - $88,110. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed in this link.

Benefits


 

 

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. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or business administration, or equivalent education and relevant work experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in project management, product development, or related fields
  • Proficiency in MS Project and/or Project & Portfolio Management software
  • Foundational understanding of Design Control and/or Phased Development processes
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and experience coordinating cross-functional project activities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
Provincia de Buenos Aires
93,797 Employees
Year Founded: 1896

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).

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