Job Description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.


The Position
We're looking for a highly experienced Global Supply Chain Leader to join our team. In this pivotal leadership role, you'll be instrumental in shaping and executing our global supply chain vision, ensuring it perfectly aligns with our overall business and product strategies. You'll drive significant transformation and continuous improvement across our supply chain network.

The opportunity

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Lead and empower a team of Supply Chain Professionals, guiding them in developing and integrating network, product, and execution strategies. Translate P&L ambitions for our pharma segment into tangible supply chain design and inventory strategies, spanning a 0-10 year horizon. Design, champion, and implement our global supply chain product and network configuration to support business growth and resilience. Ensure the seamless integration of strategic planning, demand, and inventory management frameworks, establishing clear objectives and performance metrics. Establish and leverage strategic governance forums, utilizing processes like Integrated Business Planning (IBP) to facilitate enterprise-wide decision-making and alignment. Cultivate a high-performing team through coaching, mentorship, and by fostering a culture of self-organization and continuous professional development.

What you bring

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Bachelor's degree in life sciences, engineering, or business disciplines preferred. Additional education in business or supply chain is a strong advantage (MBA, APICS). Significant supply chain and/or manufacturing network experience within the pharmaceutical industry; preferably supporting mature organizations with both clinical and commercial originator products (incl. current GxP, GMP knowledge). At least 5 years of people management experience, including leading cross-functional teams and aligning decision making across senior management Strong preference for candidates with experience working in a regional or global HQ. Preference for some experience at plant or distribution site level. Proven experience leading strategic and supply chain planning processes, strategic and operational budget setting (CAPEX, inventory, OPEX). Experience with planning systems and end-to-end supply chain knowledge.

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.