Chief of Staff - GPS Oncology, Hematology

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The Position

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Our Global Product Strategy (GPS) team plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare by driving the strategic direction of our innovative product portfolio. As a member of the GPS team, you will be at the forefront of transforming groundbreaking scientific discoveries into accessible and impactful healthcare solutions for patients worldwide. We are seeking a dynamic and visionary professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about making a difference.

The Opportunity

As Chief of Staff for the therapeutic areas in GPS  you will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive support to the Therapeutic Area (TA) Head(s) of Oncology and the respective TA Leadership Team(s). In particular,  planning and managing their strategic portfolio and priorities. You will act as a trusted advisor and a strategic thought partner, facilitate the execution of key initiatives, drive alignment across the organization, and ensure the efficient and seamless operation of TA. You will oversee  priority deliverables, including visibility into key milestones, oversight of meetings and engagements that drive their progress, monitoring and reporting back on implementation, and coordinating information sharing and communication to key stakeholders and GPS as a whole. This opportunity provides extensive exposure to senior leadership and you will often work in a cross-functional setup, collaborating with multiple stakeholders both within and outside of GPS. You will report to the Therapeutic Area  Head of Oncology and will be a member of the respective TA LT(s).

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning and Execution

  • Collaborate with the TA heads  to define and set strategic priorities, strategic review cycles, and operational plans.

  • Lead implementation of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

  • Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations (e.g., QBR), and communication materials for various audiences, including senior leadership and GPSLT.

  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders to foster relationships and drive strategic collaborations.

  • Serve as a central point of contact for the TA Leadership Team(s).

  • Cascade key decisions made by the TA Leadership Team(s) to the appropriate channels, following up on their execution; communicate across TA(s) and contribute to building and enabling TA/GPS culture

• Operational Excellence

  • Ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the TA.

  • Streamline processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

  • Facilitate and help in the enablement of effective decision making and execution of key strategies, including orchestration of key discussion and decision meetings including QBRs and intersection with DB/BBs.

  • Define the TA(s) LT’s meeting cadence, agenda and logistics in collaboration with the Operations Partners.

  • Ensure, in partnership with functional business partners, the implementation of corporate planning processes and alignment with targeted goals and outcomes. 

• Influence and sense the system

  • Serve as a coach and catalyst to theTA LT(s) and GPS community, supporting our teams to evolve and adapt and supporting continuous evolution.

  • Be acutely aware of GPS and the TA(s)  organizational health and culture. 

  • Shareback any critical organizational health issues with the LT and identify action plans to mediate/ mitigate. 

  • Act as a thought partner, drive engagement and change management in collaboration with GPS leaders and the People & Culture function.

• Project Management and Community Contribution

  • Lead cross-functional projects to ensure the timely and successful delivery of initiatives.

  • Develop and manage project plans, track progress, and identify risks and mitigation strategies.

  • Contribute to the community of CoSs  to ensure seamless knowledge exchange, effective/efficient. collaboration and sharing standard practices across the organization.

  • Lead community of Operations Partners for TA(s)

Who You Are

We are looking for a professional with at least 10+ years of work experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or other highly-regulated industry. You have worked in a global environment, and have familiarity in leading complex, high-impact projects from design to execution and lead teams in a matrix setting. You will bring:

• ​​​ Exhibits strong proactive characteristics with a confidence to think and act independently whilst ensuring consistent alignment with manager
• Experience in leading large-scale initiatives/projects/programs in a matrix organization. Exceptional project management and operational leadership skills with extensive experience in organizing, leading, driving and implementing multiple complex initiatives.
• Exceptional prioritization skills, especially with regards to tasks, meetings and initiatives.
• Highly effective at teamwork and collaboration, including collaboration with senior leaders, building a broad and deep network that extends beyond GPS, and representing the voice of the organization across multiple forums.
• Excellent verbal and written communication (English a must, other languages a plus). Experience in meeting facilitation and agenda setting to ensure efficient and effective decision making.
• Exceptional presentation creation skills with a focus on delivering complex content in a clear and concise way in order to drive focused decision making. 
• Ideally a good understanding of the Pharma value chain, from science to commercial including knowledge in investment decision governance processes, and its considerations
• Certifications: Master's Degree; training or additional degree in business management or project management is preferred.

Join us in our mission to advance science and deliver hope to those who need it most.

Where pay transparency applies, details are provided based on the primary posting location. For this role, the primary location is Basel. If you are interested in additional locations where the role may be available, we will provide the relevant compensation details later in the hiring process.

Who we are

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.