Head of Supply Chain Operations & Logistics

Roche Holding AG; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 260.000 - 420.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Roche Holding AG in Basel seeks an accomplished leader to head Supply Chain Operations & Logistics, directing end-to-end logistics across drug substance, product, and finished goods. You will shape global strategy, governance, and cost-to-serve optimization in a high-stakes, compliant environment.

The role requires 12+ years in biopharma with 10+ years leading global teams, deep GDP and trade compliance expertise, and fluency in English. Travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or Business.
• 12+ years of biopharma or life sciences industry experience, including 10+ years directing multi-tiered, cross-functional global teams.
• Demonstrated success managing multi-million-dollar operating budgets and delivering cost optimization programs.
• Deep operational mastery of GDP, international trade compliance, 3PL/4PL, and enterprise platforms (SAP/ERP, TMS, Track & Trace).
• Proven ability to lead enterprise change in complex matrix environments, with analytics, automation, and AI solutions.
• Professional fluency in English.
• Willing to travel up to 20%.

Aufgaben

• Direct end-to-end logistics execution and finished goods planning across internal and external networks.
• Own the global logistics budget and capital allocation to drive margin expansion and cost optimization.
• Enforce GDP, trade compliance, customs and anti-counterfeiting protocols; lead risk mitigation and footprint transformation.
• Own the global Flow of Goods Policy and provide governance over warehouse capacity and material flows.
• Steer long-term technology architecture and enterprise integrations for predictive routing and Track & Trace visibility.
• Represent the enterprise before global regulatory authorities and trade groups to influence policies.
• Sponsor and scale a diverse, high-performing global talent pipeline and executive succession across supply chain functions.

Kenntnisse

Executive leadership

Global teams

Budget management

GDP/compliance

Analytics

AI solutions

Ausbildung

BSc/MSc in Life Sciences

MBA or engineering background

Tools

SAP/ERP

TMS

Track & Trace

Jobbeschreibung

Chez Roche, vous pouvez être vous-même et être apprécié pour les qualités uniques que vous apportez. Notre culture encourage l'expression personnelle, le dialogue ouvert et les connexions authentiques, où vous êtes valorisé, accepté et respecté pour ce que vous êtes, vous permettant de prospérer tant personnellement que professionnellement. Voici comment nous visons à prévenir, arrêter et guérir les maladies et à garantir à chacun l'accès aux soins de santé aujourd'hui et pour les générations à venir. Rejoignez Roche, où chaque voix compte.

La position

The Global Supply Chain Operations organization bridges commercial markets and the global manufacturing network through integrated supply, inventory, and replenishment governance.

As Head of Supply Chain Operations & Logistics, you will direct an enterprise function accountable for end-to-end logistics execution across drug substance, drug product, and finished goods, driving operational planning, market service levels, and cost-to-serve optimization. In this mandate, you will architect and execute the global Pharma Logistics Strategy: exercising total fiscal governance, scaling operational efficiencies, and enforcing rigorous compliance across GDP, customs, international trade, export controls, and economic sanctions.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct end-to-end logistics execution and finished goods planning across internal and external packaging networks, leveraging centralized inventory management to protect patient supply and optimize working capital.
• Own the global logistics budget and capital allocation, driving margin expansion, operational performance, and enterprise cost optimization through high-value 3PL/4PL partnerships.
• Enforce rigorous adherence to GDP, trade compliance, customs, and anti-counterfeiting protocols while spearheading risk-mitigation and footprint transformation strategies to safeguard business continuity against geopolitical disruptions.
• Own the global Flow of Goods Policy, providing strategic governance over warehouse capacity planning, material flows, and standard operating frameworks across site networks.
• Steer the long-term technology architecture and enterprise system integrations, advancing predictive AI routing, automated documentation, TMS efficiency, and end-to-end Track & Trace visibility.
• Represent the enterprise before global regulatory authorities, trade groups, and government agencies to influence logistics policies, trade frameworks, and industry standards.
• Sponsor and scale a diverse, high-performing global talent pipeline and executive succession architecture across end-to-end supply chain functions.

Who you are

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or Business.
• 12+ years of biopharma or life sciences industry experience, including 10+ years directing multi-tiered, cross-functional global teams.
• Demonstrated success managing multi-million-dollar operating budgets and delivering structural cost-optimization programs.
• Deep operational mastery of GDP, international trade compliance, 3PL/4PL partner models, and enterprise platforms (SAP/ERP, TMS, Track & Trace).
• Proven ability to lead enterprise change within complex matrix environments, leveraging advanced analytics, process automation, and AI solutions.
• Professional fluency in English
• Willing to travel up to 20%.

Qui nous sommes

Un avenir plus sain nous pousse à innover. Ensemble, plus de 100 000 employés à travers le monde sont dédiés à faire progresser la science et à garantir à chacun l'accès aux soins de santé aujourd'hui et pour les générations à venir. Nos efforts aboutissent à plus de 26 millions de personnes traitées avec nos médicaments et plus de 30 milliards de tests réalisés avec nos produits de Diagnostique. Nous nous encourageons mutuellement à explorer de nouvelles possibilités, à favoriser la créativité et à conserver nos grandes ambitions, afin de fournir des solutions de santé qui changent des vies et ont un impact mondial.

Construisons ensemble un avenir plus sain.

Roche est un employeur offrant l'équité en matière d'emploi.