Roche

HeadofCxMFinishedGoodsProjects

Mannheim, Germany FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Head of CxM Finished Goods - Projects at Roche. Skills: Project management, Team leadership, Process optimization. Lead the 'CxM Finished Goods - Projects' team. Manage the entire project portfolio”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure supply of compliant products in quality, time, and cost; Ensure supply for current and future product generations; Ensure competitive manufacturing costs; Ensure reliable production; Minimize friction losses; Ensure seamless transfer of concepts to operations; Ensure optimal value creation for Roche and patients

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Analytical strength; Assess complex technical issues; Develop improvement measures

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or similar, Several years of leadership experience in an intercultural environment, Several years of experience in project or program management (including PMI certification), Demonstrated experience in a highly regulated environment (e.g., GMP, ISO 13485, FDA, MDR), Proficiency in qualification of production facilities (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ), Extensive know-how in 'Design for Manufacturing/Assembly' (DfM/DfA), Proficient English and German language skills

Nice to Have

PhD, PMI-Zertifizierung

What You'll Do.

Lead the 'CxM Finished Goods - Projects' team

Manage the entire project portfolio

Ensure transparent planning and reliable execution

Manage risks and resources efficiently

Define and manage efficient processes and methodologies

Ensure compliance with medical technology regulations

Accompany qualification and validation phases

Drive development and optimization of contract landscape

Accompany technical content of projects

Assess technical issues and ensure solution quality

Ensure technological implementation meets requirements

Foster cooperation with stakeholders and external partners

Assess supplier performance and monitor target achievement

Define and implement manufacturing and test concepts

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with Equipment manufacturers; Collaborate with external operators (Contract Manufacturers); Collaborate with internal departments (R&D, Purchasing, Quality, internal production); Collaborate with product team; Foster close, partnership-based cooperation with all stakeholders; Foster cooperation with external partners

Communication Scope

Communicate complex topics clearly and understandably

Process & Methodology

Project portfolio management, Risk management, Resource management, Timeline management, Cost management, Process definition, Methodology development, Qualification and validation support

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