Data Historian System Owner

1201 F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Kaiseraugst; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche in Basel and Kaiseraugst seeks a Data Historian System Owner to lead the operation and evolution of the site Data Historian landscape, including Aveva PI platforms and RMS, ensuring high availability and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with Process Owners, IT and OT teams to align with the PT Strategy, MAR processes, and drive data analytics while maintaining GxP and SHE standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s/PhD is a plus.
• 5+ years in global, complex environments with IT/OT in pharma/biotech.
• Proficiency in Aveva PI and Rotronic RMS; SQL & networking knowledge.
• Experience aligning IT/OT with manufacturing processes and MAR.
• KPI-driven, proactive problem solver with lean/agile mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of site Data Historian systems for high availability and performance.
• Plan maintenance, upgrades, and diagnose complex data infrastructure issues.
• Align IT/OT landscape with PT Strategy and MAR processes.
• Design optimization for data collection, retrieval, and analytics.
• Collaborate with Process Owners, IT, and Business stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with GxP, SHE, and internal policies; document configs.

Skills

Data Historian

IT/OT bridge

Lean & Agile

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Biology/Mathematics/Electrical Engineering/Information Systems

Tools

Aveva PI

Rotronic RMS

SQL databases

Data visualization tools

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

About the Role We are looking for a Data Historian System Owner to lead the operational reliability, maintenance, and long-term evolution of our site Data Historian landscape across Basel and Kaiseraugst. In this role, you will oversee key operational and monitoring systems, including Aveva PI Platforms and Rotronic Monitoring Systems (RMS) ensuring high availability, system performance, and regulatory compliance while supporting our site's digital maturity in line with the PT Strategy. You will bridge IT and OT domains and support end-to-end Make Assess Release (MAR) processes in a dynamic pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

The Opportunity

• System Operations & Management: Oversee the daily operations of site Data Historian systems to guarantee high availability, reliability, and robust performance. Systems in scope include PI Monitoring Systems and Platforms for Basel and Kaiseraugst, as well as Rotronic Monitoring Systems (RMS) across both sites.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Plan and execute routine maintenance, updates, and system upgrades. Promptly diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to the Data Historian infrastructure.
• Architecture & Strategy Alignment: Oversee the IT/OT technological landscape and its integration across the site, supporting the digital maturity goals of the PT Strategy and end-to-end Make Assess Release (MAR) processes.
• Optimization & Innovation: Design and implement performance optimization strategies to enhance data collection, retrieval, and analytics. Stay abreast of emerging Data Historian technology trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with Process Owners, process engineers, IT teams, Business Integration Managers, and Technical Product Leads to align technical capabilities with operational requirements and business opportunities.
• Compliance & Documentation: Maintain strict adherence to GxP standards, Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) regulations, and internal company policies. Ensure comprehensive documentation of system configurations and operating procedures.

Who you are

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Biology, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (Master’s or PhD is a plus).
• Professional Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in global and complex business environments, with proven IT/OT domain expertise in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, particularly within manufacturing and Technical Operations.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in Data Historian platforms, specifically Aveva PI and Rotronic RMS. Solid understanding of SQL databases, network infrastructure, and industrial communication protocols. Practical experience working with data visualization and analytics tools. Sound knowledge of pharmaceutical technologies and processes, including digital plant, shop floor automation, quality lab systems, and overall system architecture integration.
• Methodology & Mindset: An entrepreneurial problem solver who applies lean and agile principles, focusing on pragmatic solutions and a "Reuse before Buy before Make" philosophy.
• Soft Skills & Leadership: Strong negotiation, analytical, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders across global and local levels. Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity, foster trust, and champion a speak-up culture.
• Language Proficiency: Proficient in both German and English.

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. We believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are courageous in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow. We are proud of who we are, what we do, and how we do it. We are many, working as one across functions, across companies, and across the world. We are Roche.