Roche
Pharmaceutical
GlobalProgramManager–GPSBusinessProcess&Operations(BPO)
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“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.
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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