Global Head of Project and Portfolio Management

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The Position

At Roche / Genentech, we believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives and making medicines more convenient and accessible to patients while investing in our planet to reduce the carbon footprint. We are fearless in both decision and action. That is why we come to work each day.

Who We Are

Pharma Global Technical Operations (PT) is the organization that manufactures and delivers Roche’s groundbreaking therapies to millions of patients worldwide. PT is involved in producing every Roche medicine from the development process through clinical trials and continuing to product maturity. Our organization coordinates all aspects of the production of Roche medicines in all disease areas and dosage forms.

Pharma Technical Development (PTD) is an integral part of this mission. As an organization of over 2,500 people globally, PTD is responsible for developing the manufacturing processes, products, analytical methods, and Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls (CMC) strategies to deliver all new products in Roche’s pipeline. This work encompasses the full range of development functions, including biologics, synthetic molecules, devices, clinical supply chain management, and project and portfolio management. PTD applies leading technical expertise to design, develop, supply, and register clinical‑stage products globally, reliably delivering the pipeline and supporting commercial manufacturing operations. We excel through innovation, collaboration, dedication, and mutual respect, continuously improving what we do to ensure Roche’s supply of quality products to patients. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, technical excellence, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow.

The Opportunity

The Global Head of Project and Portfolio Management will provide strategic and operational leadership for Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls (CMC) across the R&D organization. You will define and drive the global CMC development portfolio and strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities, scientific innovation, and regulatory expectations. Additionally, you will oversee portfolio execution, CMC project management, and a team of technical development leaders (CMC leaders) responsible for delivering high‑quality, timely CMC packages to advance the pipeline from early development through commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

CMC Strategy & Leadership

• Establish and lead the global CMC development strategy in alignment with One Pharma Strategy and R&D Excellence objectives.
• Anticipate and integrate industry, regulatory, and scientific trends into CMC approaches and portfolio decisions.
• Provide scientific, technical, and business leadership to guide critical CMC development programs.

Portfolio Management & Execution

Project & Program Leadership

Team Leadership & Talent Development

Leadership Team Contribution

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

Who You Are

Leadership Competencies

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.

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