Technical Outsourcing Leader

Technical Outsourcing Leader (2 year fixed term contract) Roche
• Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

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As Technical Outsourcing Leader (Department: ETO-C) you are part of Global Technical Development in Pharma Technical Operations in Basel. Global Technical Development (PTD) is an organization of over two thousand people globally that are integral for the mission of Roche to develop meaningful medicines for patients. Therefore PTD actively collaborates and develops innovative technical solutions to bridge early-stage, late-stage and commercial product needs.

The mandate of the group is to reliably deliver the pipeline and supply quality products to patients. The group excels in its work through innovation, collaboration, dedication and mutual respect and adds value every day continuously improving what it does.

Process Chemistry & Catalysis designs and develops robust and cost-effective Drug Substance manufacturing processes using state-of-the-art science and methodologies and the external workbench to deliver the company’s portfolio of synthetic molecules from entry into human through transfer to commercial manufacturing, including optimal support for regulatory submissions.

In this role you will support drug substance (DS) development and supply for clinical studies by sourcing regulatory starting materials, intermediates and services from external providers under scientific, technical, environmental and economic considerations. You are the single point of contact (SPOC) for the Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) for all technical and project related aspects and the SPOC for all Roche internal stakeholders.

• Managing outsourcing projects at a technical level with external partners; acting as SPOC for external partners and various internal stakeholders.
• Developing in‑depth expertise and knowledge of external partners to identify the best project fit for the development and supply of small‑molecule starting materials, intermediates and drug substances externally.
• Taking responsibility for outsourced projects; driving projects to achieve planned results in terms of deliverables, timelines, risk mitigation and cost budget.
• Seeking close cooperation with procurement, SHE‑department quality units and small‑molecule MSAT group to ensure that projects are run according to internal Roche guidelines; establishing and following supporting business processes with all internal partners.

• PhD in Chemistry. Significant experience (approx. 7 years) in the development of small‑molecule drug substances (e.g. Process Development or Manufacturing).
• Demonstrated project leadership experience. The ideal candidate seeks to combine strong technical and managerial skills in this position. Interested to work in cross‑functional teams across borders. Willingness to travel (up to 10‑15%).
• Excellent communication skills; presents well on complex topics and is able to formulate clear key messages.
• Good overview of regulatory and GMP requirements for development compounds in different clinical phases. Experience in the areas of SHE and Quality systems is a PLUS.
• Good interpersonal skills to interact with a high number of internal and external stakeholders; ability to build relationships across departments and functions; awareness of different cultures and behaviors; strong collaboration, negotiation and problem‑solving skills. Fluency in English and German; any other language (e.g. Italian, French, Mandarin) is a plus.

Please note we have 2 positions available on a 2‑year fixed term contract.

Are you ready to make an impact? We would love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting your updated CV and cover letter via our careers portal.

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together more than 100,000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advancing 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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Employment Type Full-Time

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