Technical Product Lead- Consumables

Elan Personal AG; Rotkreuz; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible home office options

Competitive compensation

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Roche Diagnostics International AG in Rotkreuz is seeking a Technical Product Lead- Consumables to own the product lifecycle, drive capacity planning, and manage budget and stakeholders across external manufacturers. You will lead cross-functional squads, align with IPM and OPPM functions, and ensure compliance and quality in a fast-paced diagnostic environment.

Applicants should have a technical or business degree, 1–3 years in product leadership, PLM experience, and fluency in English and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or business field.
• 1–3 years of product leadership experience, preferably in a matrixed environment.
• Proven PLM experience including quality, supply, and cost management.
• Experience in External Manufacturing and day-to-day supplier interaction.
• Experience in strategy and capacity planning with business-case calculations.
• Experience in IVD or medical device environments with regulatory documentation.
• Fluent in English and German for global presentations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete accountability for the assigned product across its lifecycle including quality, supply, compliance, cost, risk management, product specs, and documentation.
• Manage all product changes, complaints, deviations, and production assets including equipment and spare parts; execute risk management.
• Develop and implement product-wide capacity plan, align with Product Strategy, and calculate business cases for investments.
• Manage SMC cost account, budget planning, and identify potential savings; chair the Squad and allocate resources.
• Coordinate with suppliers, subsuppliers, procurement, IPM, and GSC to align demand forecasts and performance.
• Oversee Squad performance and budgets (OPEX, CAPEX, development, PCQT); represent External Manufacturing in system projects.
• Prepare Annual Product Review with stakeholders and trigger actions, risks, and mitigations.
• Chair operative Product Meetings with suppliers, monitor safety stock and hub stock against targets.
• Develop production output reports and report progress to leadership; monitor demand forecast developments.

Skills

Product leadership

Strategic capacity planning

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Quality & regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Natural Science, or Business Administration

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Roche Switzerland bridges the gap between pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. Key research and development functions are based here. On behalf of our long-standing client, Roche Diagnostics International AG in Rotkreuz, we are looking for a

Technical Product Lead- Consumables

Background:

External Manufacturing is the competence center for parts and products in the diagnostic workflow, manufactured by external suppliers. This includes the development of new products, product care activities, the assurance of supply as well as the supplier selection and maintenance in close collaboration with Procurement.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• You will maintain complete accountability for the assigned product across its lifecycle, including quality, supply, compliance, cost, risk management, product specifications, production process specifications, and product documentation.
• You will manage all product changes, complaints, deviations, and production assets, including equipment, spare part management, and the execution of operative risk management.
• You will develop and implement the product-wide production capacity plan in line with the Product Strategy, planning replacements and new investments, including the calculation of business cases.
• Manage the SMC cost account, including budget planning and identifying potential savings. Chair the Squad, provide necessary leadership, and act as the final decision-maker for prioritization, resource allocation, and conflict management.
• Manage and influence key internal and external stakeholders—including suppliers, subsuppliers, procurement, OPPM functions, business partners (e.g. IPM), and the GSC—to align on demand forecasts and operational performance.
• Hold accountability for overall Squad performance and manage the comprehensive Squad budget, including OPEX, CAPEX, development, and PCQT budgets.
• Represent External Manufacturing in system development projects and within Business Teams at the PCQT level.
• Compile the Annual Product Review Report in collaboration with key stakeholders, identifying and triggering appropriate actions, risks, and mitigations.
• Chair operative-level Product Meetings with suppliers and sub-suppliers, maintain an understanding of supplier contract content, and monitor supplier safety stock and Roche hub stock against established targets.
• Develop production output reports in collaboration with relevant functions and report progress directly to the leadership team.
• Track demand forecast developments and fluctuations with business partners to trigger necessary follow-up actions.
• Foster a clear strategic prioritization and OneRoche mindset within the Squad, support team members in assuming their responsibilities, and provide performance feedback to the leadership team.

Must Haves:

• You hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or business field such as Engineering, Natural Science, or Business Administration
• You have 1-3 years of product leadership experience, ideally within a matrixed environment
• You have a proven track record in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), encompassing quality, supply, compliance, and cost management
• You have experience in External Manufacturing, including day-to-day supplier interaction and managing production risks and issues
• You have experience in Strategy and Capacity Planning, such as developing multi-year plans and calculating business cases for new investments.
• You have experience navigating In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) or medical device environments, ensuring adherence to strict regulatory and product documentation standards
• You excel at navigating ambiguity, resolving complex challenges, and serving as a decisive problem-solver to overcome technical obstacles efficiently.
• You are fluent in written and spoken English and German for conducting frequent presentations to global stakeholders.

Nice to Have:

• You have a Master's degree in a technical or business discipline.
• Ability to balance strategic portfolio goals (40%) with high-volume operational execution (60%).
• Successfully manage Squad budgets (OPEX/CAPEX) and SMC cost accounts to drive savings and efficiency.
• Possess a results-oriented mindset with the tenacity to act as the final decision-maker for prioritization and resolve technical roadblocks.
• Proven matrix leadership skills to empower 5-10 person squads and foster a culture of accountability and psychological safety.
• Demonstrated competence in dealing with ambiguity and solving complex, multifaceted problems effectively.
• Experience in IVD product development following design control, manufacturing and testing.
• Extensive knowledge of Process Management methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) and in-vitro diagnostic related regulations, such as ISO 13485, IVDR, FDA 21 CFR part 820 etc.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel globally to support external manufacturing networks (10-20%).

What you will be offered:

• The opportunity to contribute to one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies
• A modern campus with plenty of green spaces and communal areas
• A central location with easy access to the motorway and a nearby train station
• A varied and interesting range of responsibilities
• Flexible home office options
• Further training and development opportunities through temptraining
• The chance to work in a dynamic and motivated team
• Competitive compensation

Rotkreuz Zug Product Lifecycle Management PLM External Manufacturing In-Vitro Diagnostics IVD Strategic & Capacity Planning Qualtity & Compliance Stakholder Squad Leadership Budget & Cost Management