Global Lead Water and Biodiversity Solutions (80-100%)

Roche; Basel; Presencial; CHF 260.000 - 320.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Roche seeks a Global Lead Water and Biodiversity Solutions to shape and drive global roadmaps across our Sites Network and Diagnostics facilities. You will lead cross-functional networks to improve water use efficiency and site biodiversity strategies while building climate resilience.

This leadership role requires a university degree in engineering, 10+ years in water engineering, and exceptional communication in English; German proficiency is a plus.

Formación

• University-level degree in Mechanical or Environmental Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in site/production water engineering.
• Proven ability to lead and influence in cross-functional, virtual matrix environments.
• Excellent written and spoken communication; executive-ready storytelling.
• Fluent in English; German proficiency is a plus.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10%.

Responsabilidades

• Lead global water conservation and biodiversity strategies across Roche sites.
• Direct a global network of cross-functional experts to share knowledge and meet targets.
• Integrate sustainability measures into Ecobalance Action Plans and forecast environmental metrics.
• Present clear visual communications to leadership on site priorities.

Conocimientos

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Water engineering

Technical reporting

Stakeholder communication

English fluency

German proficiency

Travel readiness

Educación

Mechanical Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Related technical field

Descripción del empleo

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

As the Global Lead Water and Biodiversity Solutions within Global Site Sustainability, you shape and drive global water and biodiversity roadmaps across our Sites Network and Diagnostic facilities. In this role, you will lead cross-functional networks of experts to improve water use efficiency, advance site‑level biodiversity strategies, and build long‑term climate resilience. This is a key leadership opportunity to translate complex environmental metrics into actionable, enterprise‑wide impact.

The Opportunity

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 ensure technical knowledge dissemination and attainment of global water efficiency targets. Conduct site opportunity assessments, water use reviews for major capital investment projects, and solution implementations. 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 to convey site sustainability priorities and performance to key stakeholders and leadership.

Who You Are

You hold a University‑level degree in Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical field. You bring 10+ years of professional experience in site/production‑level water engineering and technical water management. You have a proven track record of leading and influencing in cross‑functional, virtual matrix environments. You possess exceptional communication skills, with a talent for converting complex technical analyses into simple, executive‑ready narratives. You are fluent in written and spoken English, with German proficiency and a willingness to travel (~10%) as added advantages.

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.