Global Head Regulatory Data, Digital and AI

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 180.000 - 280.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Roche Basel is seeking an accomplished leader to own the digital, automation, and AI strategy within Technical Regulatory. You will shape a portfolio of digital capabilities, promote data and AI governance, and drive end-to-end value across the regulatory network.

In this role you will mentor a high-performing team, align stakeholders, partner with IT and external vendors, and deliver analytics dashboards that empower faster, more compliant submissions for patients worldwide.

Qualifikationen

• Master's or PhD in a related technical field.
• Extensive experience in pharmaceutical/biotech with digital transformation and analytics.
• Understanding of regulatory affairs is beneficial.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional change management and strategic execution.

Aufgaben

• Define and drive the digital, automation, and AI strategy across Technical Regulatory.
• Translate strategy into actionable tactical plans with milestones and ownership.
• Architect and deploy digital solutions including AI and workflow automation.
• Establish data and AI governance frameworks for compliant data stewardship.
• Partner with IT, RIM, data stewards, and vendors to deliver end-to-end digital capabilities.
• Build advanced analytics and real-time dashboards to track effectiveness.
• Champion change management and training for adoption across the organization.
• Represent department needs in leadership forums and engage with external networks.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of strategic digital leads.

Kenntnisse

Data governance

AI governance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Ausbildung

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

Tools

Business intelligence platforms

Jobbeschreibung

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

The PTR Data, Digital and AI team drives the technological transformation of our regulatory domain to accelerate the delivery of novel therapeutics to patients worldwide. By leveraging cutting-edge automation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence, we streamline regulatory submissions and processes and empower our global network to operate with agility and precision.

The Opportunity

• 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 defined 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 across the ecosystem.
• 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.

Who You Are

• You are an inspiring, forward-thinking leader who thrives at the intersection of enterprise data governance, AI implementation, and digital innovation.
• You empower high-performing, self-managed teams through visionary coaching, open communication, and an agile mindset, while effortlessly connecting strategy with execution to drive organizational transformation.
• Furthermore, you possess the following qualifications and experience: University degree (Master's or PhD preferred) in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline.
• Extensive experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry with a strong focus on digital transformation, technology implementation, and advanced analytics.
• A good understanding of regulatory affairs would also be beneficial.
• Deep expertise in enterprise data governance, AI governance, master data management, and building business intelligence platforms.
• Proven background in establishing cross-functional change management, senior stakeholder alignment, and leading end-to-end operational improvements.
• Leadership experience in coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams in an agile setting.
• Experience in pharmaceutical regulatory affairs operations is a distinct advantage.

Are you ready to pioneer cutting-edge solutions that accelerate breakthroughs for our patients?

Pay and location

Where pay transparency applies, details are provided based on the primary posting location. For this role, the primary location is Basel. If you are interested in additional locations where the role may be available, we will provide the relevant compensation details later in the hiring process.

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.