Global Lead Water and Biodiversity Solutions

About the role

Roche is looking for a Global Lead Water and Biodiversity Solutions (80-100%) within its Global Site Sustainability function. You will shape and drive global water and biodiversity roadmaps across the Sites Network and Diagnostic facilities, leading cross-functional networks of experts to improve water use efficiency, advance site-level biodiversity strategies and build long-term climate resilience.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the global strategy development and implementation for water conservation (avoid, reduce, reuse) and biodiversity initiatives across sites.
• Direct a global network of cross-functional experts to share technical knowledge and achieve global water efficiency targets.
• Conduct site opportunity assessments, water use reviews for major capital investment projects and implement solutions.
• Integrate sustainability measures into site Ecobalance Action Plans and perform environmental forecast calculations to track progress against corporate goals.
• Partner across the organization to co-develop company climate resilience strategies alongside global and local environmental plans.
• Create and present clear visual communications on site sustainability priorities and performance to stakeholders and leadership.

Required profile

• University-level degree in Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related technical field.
• More than 10 years of professional experience in site/production-level water engineering and technical water management.
• Proven track record of leading and influencing in cross-functional, virtual matrix environments.
• Fluent written and spoken English; German proficiency and willingness to travel about 10% are advantages.

Required skills

• Exceptional communication skills, able to turn complex technical analyses into simple, executive-ready narratives.
• Technical water management and water use efficiency expertise.