Global Head of Product Lifecycle & Launch Architecture - Diagnostic

About the role

Roche is looking for a Global Head of Product Lifecycle & Launch Architecture (internally called Global Head of Supply Chain Science, Technology & Launch) in its Global Supply Chain division, based in Rotkreuz. The role is primarily strategic, acting as an architect and systems thinker to shape global supply chain strategy and drive cross-functional alignment across R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Commercial and Regulatory functions. It is split roughly 50% Launch & Integration Orchestration, 25% Strategic Architecture and 25% Leadership & Capability Building.

Key responsibilities

• Drive operational efficiencies through Lean design, cost savings and pilot-to-commercial scaling that influence commercial sales results.
• Enforce global design standards and regulatory compliance and act as the key strategic point of contact for global launch readiness.
• Devote 60-80% of focus to multi-year strategic planning in the early stages of the Product Life Cycle, introducing new technologies.
• Lead and co-own the Global Supply Chain strategy: set policies, standardize processes, establish governance and define physical product requirements.
• Oversee large-scale integration projects covering end-to-end supply chain integration and new product commercialization across regions and divisions.
• Negotiate daily or weekly with internal leaders in Manufacturing, R&D and Finance, and with external logistics service providers and manufacturing sites.
• Resolve conflicts between competing functional interests and present investment and readiness rationales to senior leadership.

Required profile

• Advanced degree, with a Master's in Life Sciences, Engineering, Pharmacy or a related field; a Ph.D. or MBA is highly preferred.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in the pharmaceutical, diagnostics, healthcare or another highly regulated industry.
• Hands-on expertise across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement and Quality & Regulatory environments.
• Deep knowledge of product development, life cycle management and the Roche Diagnostics portfolio.
• Transformational leader able to coach culturally diverse, global teams.