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Die Position

Introduction

At Roche, we are committed to delivering greater benefits to our patients. To achieve that, the Performance Excellence Lead is a hands-on Operational Excellence expert to drive breakthrough performance improvements and build long-term capabilities. This role is about delivering step-change improvements, not just marginal gains, by embedding structured, data-driven methodologies that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall operational performance. As a member of the Performance Excellence Delivery team, you work with site teams and functions, integrating traditional Lean principles with cutting-edge digital solutions to drive true transformation using our five-step Breakthrough Methodology: Preparation, Diagnose, Design, Implement, and Sustain.

The Opportunity:

• Lead structured breakthrough initiatives that deliver step-change improvements in operational quality, efficiency, and productivity rather than incremental gains.
• Own the end-to-end delivery of Performance Excellence initiatives across all core phases: Project Scoping, Preparation, Diagnose, Design, Build & Deploy, and Sustain.
• Structure and solve complex operational challenges by guiding cross-functional teams toward measurable, high-impact business solutions.
• Establish and track key initiative performance indicators to ensure long-term, tangible business value and operational continuity.
• Apply operational pillars—including Operational Excellence (OE), Lean, Digital, AI, and Data—to eliminate waste and optimize end-to-end processes.
• Deploy systematic, proven, data-driven frameworks to drive hands-on execution and ensure repeatable performance gains across site operations.
• Coach and upskill project teams in Lean and OE tools, fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture that anchors sustainable capability building.
• Partner with site functions and senior leadership to secure organizational buy-in, manage change, and align strategic operational enhancements.

Who you are:

• Education: Hold a Bachelor’s degree (required) or an Advanced degree (Master’s/PhD preferred) in a relevant technical, engineering, or business field.
• Years of Experience: Bring a minimum of 8 years of relevant operational excellence experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 6+ years of equivalent experience with an Advanced degree.
• Industry Background: Possess hands-on professional experience within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, chemical manufacturing, or related process industries (e.g., manufacturing, supply chain, or quality).
• Operational Excellence Mastery: Demonstrate proven expertise in leading structured OE and Lean methodologies to drive step-change improvements.
• Digital & Data Savvy: Skilled in synthesizing complex data sets into actionable insights and supporting the adoption of OE, Digital, AI, and advanced data solutions.
• Leadership & Influence: Exhibit strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence, challenge senior leadership, and maintain project accountability.
• Growth Mindset & Communication: Act as an agile, collaborative thought partner with excellent written and verbal communication skills across cross-functional teams.

Call to Action: Ready to bring your unique qualities to Roche and make an impact? Apply now and join us in our mission to shape the future of healthcare.

Wer wir sind

Eine gesündere Zukunft treibt uns zur Innovation an. Mehr als 100.000 Mitarbeiter weltweit arbeiten gemeinsam daran, wissenschaftliche Fortschritte zu erzielen und sicherzustellen, dass jeder Zugang zur Gesundheitsversorgung hat – heute und für zukünftige Generationen. Durch unser Engagement werden über 26 Millionen Menschen mit unseren Medikamenten behandelt und mehr als 30 Milliarden Tests mit unseren Diagnostik-Produkten durchgeführt. Wir ermutigen uns gegenseitig, neue Möglichkeiten zu erkunden, Kreativität zu fördern und hohe Ziele zu setzen, um lebensverändernde Gesundheitslösungen zu liefern.

Gemeinsam können wir eine gesündere Zukunft gestalten.

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