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As the Security & Privacy Project Manager for the Product Security and PrivacyOrganization (PSPO) function, you will be a member of the PSPO Strategic Operations Team.
The role is crucial in establishing a highly efficient working environment for PSPO in terms of managing projects related to product security and privacy, implementing and maintaining security services, audit remediation, undertaking workshop facilitation, ensuring execution and alignment with business priorities and needs.
You will be a creative problem solver, critical thinker and create collaborative relationships across the organization.
Responsabilities:
- Drive and maintain a comprehensive product security and privacy project roadmap (encompassing short and long-term initiatives), aligning cross-functional goals with business strategy to consistently deliver high-value outcomes.
- Coordinate work across diverse teams and external partners from project initiation through closure by developing project plans, supporting implementation for on-time and within-budget delivery, and providing regular progress reports.
- Cultivate trusted relationships with cross-functional partners, executive stakeholders, and external vendors to align priorities, manage dependencies, and proactively resolve blockers to achieve project objectives.
- Serve as a recognized subject matter expert in security and privacy project management, tackling complex or unprecedented challenges and architecting innovative strategies to mitigate risk.
- Foster a collaborative team culture in a dynamic environment by coaching team members on delivery best practices and continuously identifying opportunities to improve project workflows and program maturity.
- Support the delivery of security and data privacy training while driving internal communication and awareness initiatives that share success stories, program metrics, and relevant industry trends.
- Stay informed on AI, emerging technologies, industry standards, and regulatory changes to proactively evaluate their impact on active projects and keep the organization ahead of evolving risks.
Who you are:
- Minimum of 5 years experience in project management with project portfolio management techniques (experience in consulting is a plus)
- Minimum 3 years experience preferably in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device or equivalent regulated environment
- Advanced scientific degree preferred
- Fluency in English
- Advanced computer and internet skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, being able to see the bigger picture analyze metrics and provide insights and recommendations
- Ability to work effectively in a changing, agile, multinational and multiple location environment with flexibility and adaptability to teamwork
- Excellent people skills with written and verbal communication skills (including presentation and moderating skills) and proficiency in translating complex business concepts into presentation materials
- Proactive, self-driven, motivated, effective thinking with ability to decide on his/her own
Nice to have:
- Experience in security and privacy roles
- Accreditations like PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent
- Certifications like SAFe SA, SP, SSM or POPM are a plus
Location
You can be based in Sant Cugat
As this position is a global role, international business travel will be required depending upon the business location of the successful candidate and ongoing business project activities.
What we offer:
- Dynamic and collaborative team environment
- Global influence and impact
- Vibrant and enjoyable workplace culture
- Career advancemen
- Many other benefits and opportunities for growth
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
- Minimum 5 years experience in project management with project portfolio management techniques
- Experience in consulting
- Minimum 3 years experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device or equivalent regulated environment
- Advanced scientific degree
- Fluency in English
- Advanced computer and internet skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a changing, agile, multinational environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and moderating skills
- Proactive, self-driven, motivated, able to decide independently
- Experience in security and privacy roles
- Accreditations like PMP or PRINCE2
- Certifications like SAFe SA, SP, SSM or POPM
Roche Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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).
