Roche
In-Vitro Diagnostics
SeniorInnovationManager
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“Senior Innovation Manager at Roche. Skills: Innovation Management, Project Management, Cross-functional Collaboration. Support enterprise research in creating, funneling and harvesting innovation ideas. Host innovation challenges”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure alignment with long-term business strategy; Ensure critical work reaches completion; Achieve workshop outcomes; Contribute to problem discovery and challenge-driven ideation; Increase quality and efficiency standards; Achieve objectives in creative and effective ways
Industry & Context.
Quickly understand complex tasks; Translate complex tasks into easy execution; Operationalizing processes; Handling complex ecosystems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
trained as a scientist (biologist, biochemist, chemist, physicist or a similar degree), at least 1 year of experience in the life science industry OR a Masters with at least 3-5 years experience in the life science industry, Profound Project Management skills, centered around communication and connection (methodologies, tools, mindsets), highly skilled networker with high emotional intelligence, neutral process-focused mindset, ability to establish and trusting relationships across many management levels, excellent written and verbal communication skills, very good knowledge of English (spoken and written)
Nice to Have
doctorate, Experience managing DANCE (dynamic, ambiguous, non-linear, complex and emergent) projects especially in the research space, certification as PMP (project management professional), certification in Agile methodology (such as Scrum master, SAFe or Agile PMP (PMI-ACP))
What You'll Do.
Support enterprise research in creating
funneling and harvesting innovation ideas
Host innovation challenges
Spark and cultivate a cross-divisional innovation mindset
Coach organization on global research strategy
Advocate for customer and business role in innovation
Use independent evaluation and selection of techniques
Build and cultivate connections into scientific network
Maintain expert knowledge of industry trends
Contribute to strategic innovation roadmapping
Organize and facilitate interdisciplinary workshops
Apply innovative and agile methodologies
manage and monitor research operations
Collaborate cross-functionally with experts
Monitor and optimize processes
Promote and participate in professional development
Coach and train other team members
Provide constructive feedback
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborates cross-functionally with experts within Research & Development (R&D), CDMA (Clinical Development and Medical Affairs), Partnering and beyond; Works within a multi-cultural and geographically diverse team with many interfaces
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Translating complex scientific impact into value propositions; Open dialogue
Process & Methodology
Project management rigor, Managing DANCE projects, Standard project management techniques, Agile methodologies
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 A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche. Roche Diagnostics Solutions (RDS) is the market leader in the In-Vitro Diagnostics business. Within that ecosystem, Research & Early Development is the home for early research activities and plays an integral role in rapidly delivering innovation in discovery and specific customer area needs. For the business to remain competitive in the future, a dedicated management of innovation is of central importance. To be successful as an Innovation Manager in our organization, a unique capability to thrive in ambiguity is needed, managing research process design to accelerate discovery while ensuring alignment with long-term business strategy. Beyond technical oversight, the role is defined by strategic diplomacy. An Innovation Manager must excel as a research ambassador, translating complex scientific impact into value propositions for diverse stakeholders. **The Opportunity:** ● Influencing Without Authority: Using organizational and interpersonal awareness and finesse to drive delivery across levels. ● Systems Thinking: Navigating the interface between science, medical, and business sectors to manage dependencies at scale. ● Resilient Execution: Combining project management rigor with change management and persistence to ensur
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