Global Expert Contracting & Partner Management

About the role

Roche is looking for a Global Expert in Contracting and Partner Management to join its Global Capital Investment team in Basel. You will set, govern and continuously improve global standards, templates and best practices for project delivery methods, contracting strategies and partner management across the capital investment portfolio, acting as a trusted advisor to project teams and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Define, govern and continuously improve global contracting frameworks, tools, templates and governance standards across the global sites network.
• Advise project teams and run workshops to choose project delivery models (e.g. DBB, EPC, EPCM, IPD) and commercial risk-allocation frameworks suited to project complexity and market conditions.
• Take part in independent project reviews to identify, assess and manage commercial risks, scope changes, claims and disputes across the full project lifecycle.
• Work with Global Procurement on collaborative management of engineering and construction partners, evaluating supplier performance and using market capacity intelligence.
• Design and deliver technical training, playbooks and communities of practice in Engineering and Procurement to share lessons learned globally.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Project Controls, Legal, Finance and Procurement on integrated decisions and market-driven strategy.

Required profile

• Master's degree (MSc or equivalent) in Law, Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, Supply Chain or a related field, ideally with professional certifications in procurement, contracting or project management.
• At least 15 years of experience in contracting, commercial management, procurement or project delivery for major capital investment projects in Life Sciences, Oil & Gas or similar capital-intensive industries.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and build relationships across global matrix organisations without direct authority.
• Fluent English (German is an advantage); open to up to 20% international travel.

Required skills

• Commercial acumen and systematic thinking.
• Familiarity with Lean methodologies, digital tools, data analytics or AI-enabled solutions is a distinct advantage.