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Roche

Global pharmaceuticals and diagnostics company

Project Controls Engineer

Project ManagementPosted on Nov 3
Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A successfully completed degree in industrial engineering, business administration, civil or process engineering, natural sciences, or a comparable qualification is required.
  • More than three years of experience in project controls for small and medium-sized projects, or in multi-project controls or portfolio controlling for several small projects, is required; experience in life sciences or pharmaceutical plant construction is preferred.
  • Sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Google Workspace is required. Experience with ERP and portfolio systems such as SAP, CORA, or CPPO is desirable.
  • Interest in digital trends and in integrating AI-supported tools into controlling, for example for data analysis, report generation, or process automation, is required.
  • Strong numerical aptitude, very good analytical skills, a solutions-oriented hands-on approach, initiative, and good communication skills are required.
  • Very good German and fluent English, spoken and written, are required for work with interdisciplinary stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Continuously monitor approved project budgets, compare planned and actual values to identify deviations early, and manage contingencies.
  • Prepare and update rolling cost and expenditure forecasts, including decision-making materials for steering committees.
  • Support CAPEX cost estimates, structure cost packages using a Cost Breakdown Structure, and organize regular cost reviews with the project team.
  • Operationally lead the commercial project change process, including change orders, review of claims, maintenance of the change register, and adjustment of budget baselines.
  • Prepare standardized status and progress reports on time, such as monthly project management reports, and determine relevant project key performance indicators.
  • Review and correctly code invoices and change orders in coordination with procurement and finance.
  • Operate the existing project and portfolio management tools, including CORA, CPPO, SAP, TMT, and myBuy, and serve as a project contact for these systems.
  • Evaluate and practically implement AI-supported solutions to automate routine analyses and data preparation and improve controlling efficiency.
  • Coordinate actively with project management, procurement, and finance, and participate in lessons-learned workshops to continually improve controlling standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in life sciences or pharmaceutical plant construction is preferred.
  • Experience with ERP and portfolio systems such as SAP, CORA, or CPPO is preferred.

About the Company

Roche

Global pharmaceuticals and diagnostics company

Roche is a global leader in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. It develops medicines and diagnostic tools that help detect, monitor, and treat diseases, using research and biotechnology to drive new therapies and tests. Roche combines drug development with in-house diagnostic products to support personalized medicine, where treatments are tailored to individual patients based on test results. Its approach differs from many peers by integrating drug discovery with diagnostic capabilities and by expanding its research through strategic acquisitions (like Genentech) to strengthen its biotechnology and R&D capabilities. The company’s goal is to improve patient outcomes and healthcare worldwide by delivering reliable medicines, accurate diagnostic tests, and data-driven care.

Company size
1-10
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
Founded
1896

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