Ph3Position Overview /h3pYou are a visionary scientific leader with a passion for operational excellence. As the Principal Scientist – Lab Head in Basel, you will be the driving force behind our regional Biosample Lab Operations, responsible for end‑to‑end laboratory activities and shaping the future of Biosample strategy. /ph3Responsibilities /h3ullibStrategic Leadership: /b Contribute to the global Pharma Biosample Services (PBS) Biosample Lab scientific and operational strategies, identifying and implementing innovative technologies and process improvements. /lilibOperational Excellence: /b Own the end‑to‑end accountability for lab activities, including sample receipt, tracking, accessioning, processing, destruction and data integrity, ensuring all samples are of superior analyzable quality. /lilibPeople Development: /b Direct and mentor a team of Scientific Researchers, designing in collaboration with the Ethic Quality Manager appropriate training strategies, fostering a culture of continuous learning, high motivation, and strict adherence to GCP/Health Safety standards. /lilibScientific Oversight: /b Design and oversee scientific experiments and workflows, ensuring data integrity and technical precision. /lilibStakeholder Management: /b Collaborate with cross‑functional internal/external stakeholders, researchers, study teams and vendors to decide on optimal sample processing pathways and present solutions to appropriate stakeholder groups. /lilibProject Resource Management: /b Manage cross‑functional projects, and resource allocation and prioritization to meet service requests and organizational goals. /lilibOperational compliance management: /b In collaboration with PBS Ethic Quality Manager, manage organization‑specific and local EHS‑specific policies and regulations implemented in the lab and workflows; oversee lab training compliance, SOP accuracy, lab method, LIMS and other relevant system validations and equipment qualifications. /li /ulh3Qualifications /h3ullibEducation: /b MSc in Science, Healthcare, or an equivalent field. /lilibLeadership Experience: /b Minimum of 5 years in a supervisory or leadership role within an academic or industry lab setting (human sample management experience preferred). /lilibTechnical Expertise: /b Significant experience with LIMS, instrument workflows, and molecular techniques (e.g., DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, RT‑PCR, Picogreen/Ribogreen, microarray, protein analysis and other cutting‑edge technologies). /lilibRegulatory Knowledge: /b Deep understanding of GCP/GCLP in the context of clinical development. /lilibCommunication Influence: /b Proven ability to build collaborative relationships at all levels and present complex information to diverse stakeholders and executive leadership. /lilibStrategic Mindset: /b Demonstrated experience in functional strategy, goal setting, and leading large‑scale change initiatives. /li /ulpRoche is an Equal Opportunity Employer. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr