Roche Switzerland bridges the gap between pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. Important research and development functions are located here. For our long-term client, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG in Basel, we are looking for a
Portfolio and Operations Change Manager
Background:
Advances in AI, data, and computational sciences are transforming drug discovery and development. Roche’s Research and Early Development organisations at Genentech (gRED) and Pharma (pRED) have demonstrated how these technologies accelerate R&D, leveraging data and novel computational models to drive impact. Seamless data sharing and access to models across gRED and pRED are essential to maximising these opportunities. The new Computational Sciences Center of Excellence (CS-CoE) is a strategic, unified group whose goal is to harness transformative power of data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist scientists in both pRED and gRED to deliver more innovative and transformative medicines for patients worldwide.
Within the CoE organisation, the Portfolio & Operations team organises and drives CoE core operations, portfolio strategy & management, administration, budget planning, vendor management and procurement interactions and informatics operations including managing cloud & software spend. This team serves as both the strategic catalyst and operational backbone for the CoE enabling business performance, transparency, and accountability.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
- CPL (Contracts, Procurement & Licensing): Transitioning to a centralized project intake tool and standardized contract workflows.
- TRU (Transparency of Resource Utilisation): Implementing new CoE time reporting and financial WBS strategy.
- L&D (Compliance & Learning Management): Deploying a global CoE training matrix and automated system-based training.
- FinOps(Cloud Management): Establishing integrated cloud governance and unified financial frameworks.
- DOG (Deployment of Operational Guidelines): Launching a centralized "Policy Hub" for all CS CoE policies.
- Change Strategy & Planning: Create tailored change management roadmaps for each of the five initiatives, ensuring alignment with the broader P&O Operations vision.
- Communication Material Development: Design and produce high-impact communication materials, including executive read-outs, global announcements, and process Hub content.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Navigate complex stakeholder dynamics across the CS COE and build consensus and ensure regional readiness for global standards.
- Training & Adoption Support: Partner with the L&D and DOG leads to ensure end-user training and operational guidelines are effectively deployed and understood.
- KPI Tracking: Refine and track success metrics related to user adoption and process standardization to demonstrate measurable impact.
Must Haves:
- Bachelor’s degree or more advanced training; specialized certification in Change Management (e.g., CCMP, Prosci) or Project Management (PMP, Agile) is highly Preferred
- 3–5 years of experience in Healthcare Life Sciences (HCLS). Proven track record of managing change for large-scale operational transformations.
- Communication Specialist: Exceptional ability to translate complex operational changes into clear, actionable, and persuasive materials for diverse audiences.
- Strategic Execution: A strategic thinker who can move between high-level strategy and the tactical creation of change assets.
- Agility: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and managing multiple, simultaneous workstreams with precision.
- English fluent is a MUST
What you will be offered:
- An opportunity to work in one of the world's most important pharmaceutical companies
- Modern campus with plenty of green spaces and meeting areas
- Central location in Basel
- Varied job profile
- Further training opportunities through temptraining
- Working in a dynamic and motivated team
If you are interested please send your application documents addressed to Ms Marianne Buser.
Basel-Stadt change management project management communication specialist HCLS Stakeholder coordination