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At Roche Diagnostics Solutions (RDS), we currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Laboratory Management Team Lead to support our R&D activities. This position will report to the R&D Services Sub-Chapter Lead, in the DIA Standards & Interoperability (DSI) department and will manage a team (approx 10 people).

In this position, you will be a part of a highly impactful local & global team that enables R&D to launch high quality, compliant products by supporting laboratories and equipment for lab users and stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to continually add value to R&D through services, support and quality in alignment with the local networks and chapter areas while fostering individual development throughout the organization.

This role is based in Rotkreuz


THE OPPORTUNITY

• Lead, support, and foster your team’s growth by offering guidance, promoting continuous improvement and innovation, encouraging professional development, and incorporating strategic priorities in alignment with VACC leadership principles.
  
• Oversee laboratory processes and operations, ensuring quality and safety compliance, managing equipment and inventory, supporting audits, coordinating with stakeholders, and providing 24/7 on-call support for R&D lab services.
  
• Ensure the maintenance, improvement, and compliance of all team resources, including methodologies, tools, systems, and records, while monitoring the quality of team deliverables in alignment with m QMS standards.
  
• Collaborate with internal customers to make informed decisions on assignments, resource allocation, and timelines, fostering knowledge sharing and learning across teams to ensure efficient staffing and resource use.
  
• Support and align with Sub-Chapter Leader's strategic initiatives and objectives while identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.
  

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience with 5+ years of experience in areas directly relevant to Research and Development, laboratory and equipment management. Experience in SAP would be preferential
  
• Knowledge of R&D processes and methodologies, including their application.
  
• Proven experience in line leadership with a track record of creating and leading diverse teams in a technology-based industry. Capability to lead with creativity, high self-awareness, and act as a coach and mentor.
  
• Ability to assess organizational needs, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies for alignment. Strategic mindset with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for facilitating knowledge sharing and collaboration across teams.Fluent in English (verbal and written) with a high level of German (verbal and written)
  

If you are an experienced R&D professional with a customer centric mindset and enjoy developing people, we would love to hear from you.

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche Diagnostics International in Rotkreuz is a leading provider of diagnostic systems solutions, and the largest manufacturer of fully automated in vitro diagnostic systems in Switzerland. We are more than 2’700 passionate colleagues from over 65 nationalities. Find out more about our site in Central Switzerland, here.

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.