Overview As a first-tier supplier to our renowned business partner Roche Diagnostics in Rotkreuz, we are currently looking for a motivated and dedicated Product Lead External Manufacturing for a temporary assignment of 12 months, with high probability of extension. As Product Lead you are the focal point for designated products and work in an interdisciplinary team ensuring a holistic view of necessary activities. In this role, the responsibilities are versatile and varied, interacting with Roche’s Suppliers, Supply Chain, Quality and Regulatory, as well as System Development and Business Management, ensuring continuous learning and development. Together with the team members, the opportunity exists to exercise leadership, unfolding the swarm intelligence of the people surrounding the role. The need to visualize complex interdependencies for fact-based decision-making ensures ample opportunity to use communication and presentation skills.
Responsibilities Accountable for assigned products
Is accountable for Product- / Production-issues and risks
Owner of product specification and production process specification
Accountable for product changes, complaints and deviations
Accountable for spare part management
Accountable for production assets and equipment
Accountable for the overall Squad performance with regards to quality, supply, compliance, cost
Ensures a clear, strategic Squad view on prioritization and OneRoche mindset
Develops and implements the product wide production capacity plan and output report in collaboration with the relevant functions in accordance with the Product Strategy and provides information to Network Lead
Acts as the final decision maker within Squad e.g. prioritization
Manages all key stakeholders at Squad level (internal and external)
Represents Global External Manufacturing in Business Teams on PCQT level, represents Global External Manufacturing in system development projects
Interacts with business (e.g. IPM) to understand demand forecast, its development and fluctuations and triggers follow up actions
Compiles Annual Product Review Report in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders, including triggering actions, risks and mitigations
Chairs Product Meeting with supplier and sub-suppliers at an operative level
Chairs the Squad and provides necessary leadership to the team members to assume their responsibilities
Responsible for Squad budget (e.g. OPEX/CAPEX, development budget, PCQT budget)
Manages SMC cost account including budget planning and search for potential savings
Provides feedback to Chapter Leads on Squad Members
Executes Operative Risk Management
Plans replacements and new investments and calculates business cases
Understands contracts with suppliers with regards of content
Monitors the supplier safety stock and the Roche hub stock versus targets
Owns and maintains product documentation during Product Life Cycle
Must-Haves University degree in Engineering, Natural Science or related disciplines
Min. 3 years of work experience in IVD product management and production engineering
Ability to think strategically and systemically, willingness to try new ideas and participate in changes
Leadership experience and skills, including the ability to get things done with a proven track record of consensus building and conflict management in challenging situations
Self-motivated, autonomous, structured and goal-oriented mindset with a solution oriented balance of short term mitigation and long term solution
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization by establishing credibility and building rapport
Executive presence where you perform well under pressure and with decisiveness
Excellent communication skills in German and English
Travel required 10-20%
Nice-to-Haves Experience in IVD product development following design control, manufacturing and testing
Knowledge of Process Management methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) and in-vitro diagnostic related regulations, such as ISO 13485, IVDR, FDA 21 CFR part 820 etc.
Benefits Work with state-of-the-art tools on a modern campus featuring green spaces and an inspiring atmosphere.
Experience a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels valued.
Benefit from financial support for your professional development and further education.
Take advantage of unbeatable, year-round discounts with renowned retailers, over 200 top brands, as well as fleet discounts on new car purchases and consistent fuel discounts.
Become part of one of the most renowned pharmaceutical companies and actively help shape the future of healthcare.
Enjoy a selection of high-quality meals in modern staff restaurants.
Where applicable, benefit from on-site parking as part of a sustainable mobility concept.
Start with professional onboarding and a thorough introduction to your new role during the Welcome Days.
We offer you a long-term position and diverse development opportunities within the company.
Are you interested? Don’t hesitate and submit your complete application documents online today. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Seniority level Associate
Employment type Temporary
Job function Engineering, Product Management, and Project Management
Industries Medical Equipment Manufacturing and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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