Global Head of Regulatory Data & AI Transformation

Roche; Basel; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche in Basel is seeking a strategic leader to drive the digital, automation, and AI agenda within Technical Regulatory. You will shape strategy, own delivery milestones, and partner with IT, RIM, and data stewards to enable rapid regulatory submissions and enhanced analytics.

The role requires advanced degrees, deep governance expertise, and a track record leading cross-functional teams in pharma. Roche values personal expression and aims to build a healthier future.

Qualifications

• University degree (Master's or PhD preferred) in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline.
• Extensive pharma/biotech experience with digital transformation and advanced analytics.
• Deep expertise in enterprise data governance, AI governance, and building BI platforms.
• Proven cross-functional change management and senior stakeholder alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition, ownership, and execution of the digital, automation, and AI strategy across Technical Regulatory.
• Translate strategic visions into actionable tactical execution plans with milestones, clear ownership, and measurable business impact.
• Evaluate, architect, and deploy innovative digital solutions, including generative AI, machine learning, and routine workflow automation.
• Establish robust data governance and AI governance frameworks to ensure compliant, high-quality data stewardship.
• Partner with IT, RIM Business Owners, Data Stewards, and technology vendors to drive end-to-end delivery of digital capabilities.
• Build advanced analytics, business intelligence, and real-time performance dashboards to track organizational effectiveness.
• Champion change-management plans, process optimization, and training curricula to ensure broad adoption of new digital tools.
• Represent department needs in senior leadership and governance forums while actively engaging with external industry networks and regulatory bodies.
• Lead, mentor, and empower a high-performing team of strategic digital leads while managing portfolio priorities and resource allocation.

Skills

Data governance

AI governance

Leadership

Stakeholder alignment

Change management

Agile mindset

Education

Master's/PhD in Data Science, CS, Engineering, Life Sciences or related

Job description

Roche in Basel is seeking a strategic leader to drive the digital, automation, and AI agenda within Technical Regulatory. You will shape strategy, own delivery milestones, and partner with IT, RIM, and data stewards to enable rapid regulatory submissions and enhanced analytics.

The role requires advanced degrees, deep governance expertise, and a track record leading cross-functional teams in pharma. Roche values personal expression and aims to build a healthier future.