We are looking for a visionary Chief of Staff to provide strategic and operational support to the Oncology Therapeutic Area. You will drive key initiatives, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and ensure the smooth execution of complex projects. Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in regulated industries and a strong background in project management.
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.
Tasks
- Provide comprehensive support to the Therapeutic Area (TA) Head(s) of Oncology and the respective TA Leadership Team(s), including planning and managing their strategic portfolio and priorities.
- Act as a trusted advisor and strategic thought partner, facilitating the execution of key initiatives and driving alignment across the organization.
- Oversee priority deliverables, including visibility into key milestones, oversight of meetings and engagements, monitoring and reporting on implementation, and coordinating information sharing and communication to key stakeholders and GPS as a whole.
- Collaborate with TA heads to define and set strategic priorities, strategic review cycles, and operational plans.
- Lead implementation of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
- Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations (e.g., QBR), and communication materials for various audiences, including senior leadership and GPSLT.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to foster relationships and drive strategic collaborations.
- Serve as a central point of contact for the TA Leadership Team(s) and cascade key decisions to appropriate channels, following up on execution.
- Ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the TA, streamline processes and procedures, and facilitate effective decision making and execution of key strategies.
- Define the TA(s) LT’s meeting cadence, agenda, and logistics in collaboration with Operations Partners.
- Partner with functional business partners to implement corporate planning processes and align with targeted goals and outcomes.
- Serve as a coach and catalyst to the TA LT(s) and GPS community, supporting teams to evolve and adapt, and supporting continuous evolution.
- Share back any critical organizational health issues with the LT and identify action plans to mediate or mitigate.
- Act as a thought partner, drive engagement and change management in collaboration with GPS leaders and the People & Culture function.
- Lead cross-functional projects to ensure timely and successful delivery of initiatives.
- Develop and manage project plans, track progress, and identify risks and mitigation strategies.
- Contribute to the community of Chiefs of Staff to ensure seamless knowledge exchange and sharing of standard practices across the organization.
- Lead community of Operations Partners for TA(s).
Requirements
- At least 10+ years of work experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or other highly-regulated industry.
- Experience working in a global environment and leading complex, high-impact projects from design to execution.
- Experience leading teams in a matrix setting.
- Strong proactive characteristics with confidence to think and act independently while ensuring consistent alignment with manager.
- Experience in leading large-scale initiatives, projects, or programs in a matrix organization.
- Exceptional project management and operational leadership skills with extensive experience in organizing, leading, driving, and implementing multiple complex initiatives.
- Exceptional prioritization skills, especially regarding tasks, meetings, and initiatives.
- Highly effective at teamwork and collaboration, including collaboration with senior leaders, building a broad and deep network that extends beyond GPS, and representing the voice of the organization across multiple forums.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English required, other languages a plus).
- Experience in meeting facilitation and agenda setting to ensure efficient and effective decision making.
- Exceptional presentation creation skills with a focus on delivering complex content in a clear and concise way to drive focused decision making.
- Ideally, a good understanding of the Pharma value chain, from science to commercial, including knowledge in investment decision governance processes and its considerations.
- Master's Degree required; training or additional degree in business management or project management is preferred.
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The Global Product Strategy (GPS) team plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare by driving the strategic direction of Roche's innovative product portfolio. As a member of the GPS team, you will collaborate in a cross-functional setup, working closely with senior leadership and multiple stakeholders both within and outside of GPS. You will report to the Therapeutic Area Head of Oncology and be a member of the respective TA Leadership Team(s).