Roche

Pharmaceutical

GlobalProgramManagerGPSBusinessProcess&Operations(BPO)

$145–195k ~AI est. Basel, Switzerland FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Global Program Manager – GPS Business Process & Operations (BPO) at Roche. Skills: Program management, Business process, Operations management. Architect pragmatic solutions. Lead execution of enterprise programs”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure successful delivery of strategic priorities; Ensure successful delivery of business objectives; Contribute to broader Pharma strategic goals; Contribute to GPS strategic goals; Enhance organizational performance; Support adoption of new capabilities; Continuously improve execution; Continuously improve decision-making; Continuously improve business outcomes; Deliver meaningful business value

Industry & Context.

Pharmaceutical
Problems you'll solve

Navigate ambiguity; Remove roadblocks

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

8–12 years program management experience, University degree

Nice to Have

MBA desirable, PMP or Prince2 certification

What You'll Do.

Architect pragmatic solutions

Lead execution of enterprise programs

Establish clear milestones

Establish governance structures

Establish accountability frameworks

Oversee key GPS strategic processes

Translate strategic priorities into roadmaps

Embed new capabilities

Drive operational excellence

Embed effective processes

Embed governance models

Embed business analytics

Embed ways of working

Build engagement for strategic initiatives

Support adoption of strategic initiatives

Represent voice of internal stakeholders

Lead cross-functional teams

Identify program interdependencies

Establish program interdependencies

Monitor program interdependencies

Manage trade offs across programs

Moderate cross program stakeholder decision making

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner functions; Project teams; Strategic process owners; Communications partners; Business Enablement Team; Change Leaders; Cross-functional teams

Process & Methodology

Agile, Waterfall, Program management standards

Full Job Description

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 Global Pharma Strategy (GPS) serves as the central engine that sets the rhythm for collective success across the Roche Pharma Division. Positioned at the unique intersection of R&D, Commercial, and Manufacturing, GPS acts as the steward for Pharma, Portfolio, and Product strategies. Our mission is to catalyze the Roche ecosystem by leading end-to-end lifecycle management, commercialization excellence, and competitive fitness. We are a future-focused organization committed to delivering on Roche’s Pharma Ambition — to launch 20 transformative medicines by 2030. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies, data insights, and an "outside-in" market perspective, GPS ensures that groundbreaking scientific discoveries are transformed into impactful healthcare solutions that reach patients swiftly and sustainably. In GPS, we work with a clear purpose and sense of urgency, knowing that the strategic choices we make today fundamentally transform the lives of people tomorrow. As we strive toward our 2030 Pharma Ambition, the newly created Business Process & Operations (BPO) Unit is designed to ensure our internal operational backbone is efficient, compliant, and scalable. In the complex ecosystem we operate in, we drive consistency, transparency, and quality across all initiatives, ensuring that strategic goals are translated into measurable business impact. ### The Opportunity The Global Program Manager is a critical leadership role within the newly established GPS Business Process & Operations (BPO) Unit.

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