Head of Global Planning Processes

Roche; Mannheim; Hybrid; EUR 115,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche is seeking a Head of Global Planning Processes DSC to act as the organization-wide design authority for the Diagnostics Division. You will align global planning with long-term goals, drive innovation, and harmonize ERP ecosystems while navigating complex matrix structures to achieve operational excellence.

You will lead a high-performing, international team across Mannheim, Indianapolis, and Rotkreuz, shaping a strategic roadmap for Demand Planning, Deployment, and intercompany supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 7+ years of related experience with 5 years leadership experience.
• Executive stakeholder management and cross-functional alignment.
• Experience leading multi-cultural teams through strategic transformations.
• Professional certification in Business Process Management is advantageous.
• Fluency in English and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive strategic vision for design across Demand Planning, D/R, Deployment, MRP, and Intercompany networks.
• Serve as global design authority to align planning with divisional objectives and ASPIRE program.
• Lead an international team of 10–15 across Mannheim, Indianapolis, Rotkreuz.
• Direct the global process portfolio and promote ERP standardization and SAP/OMP ecosystems.
• Establish and cultivate a global network of SMEs for collaboration.
• Partner with executive stakeholders to mediate matrix requirements and accelerate digital innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive stakeholder management

Change management

Multi-cultural teams

Conflict resolution

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a comparable discipline

Tools

SAP/OMP ERP

Job description

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

Operating with a global geographic scope and a 70% strategic focus, the Head of Global Planning Processes DSC acts as the organization-wide design authority for the Diagnostics Division. This position delivers measurable impact by aligning global planning processes with long-term divisional goals and the ASPIRE program framework. You will drive innovation, introduce advanced digital technologies, and harmonize standardized ERP frameworks while navigating complex global matrix structures to achieve operational excellence.

The Opportunity

• Define and drive the strategic vision for state-of-the-art process design across Demand Planning, Distribution-Requirement, Deployment, MRP, and Intercompany Supply Chain networks globally.

• Serve as the global design authority to align planning processes with long-term divisional objectives and the enterprise-wide ASPIRE program framework.

• Lead and inspire a high-performing international team of 10–15 professionals based across Mannheim, Indianapolis, and Rotkreuz, promoting a culture of continuous learning and high performance.

• Direct the global process portfolio and champion the standardization and business acceptance of our next-generation ERP (SAP/OMP) ecosystems.

• Establish, influence, and cultivate a robust network of global, regional, and affiliate subject matter experts to maximize collaboration and knowledge sharing.

• Partner closely with executive-level stakeholders—including the DSC and Global Operations Leadership Teams—to mediate complex matrix requirements and accelerate digital innovation.

Who You Are

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a comparable discipline.

• You bring 7+ years of related experience with 5 years leadership experience with proven direct people leadership, coaching, stakeholder management, team building, motivating and conflict resolution.

• You possess a proven track record of executive stakeholder management, with the ability to influence matrixed organizational structures and drive cross-functional alignment.

• You are a seasoned people leader with extensive experience managing multi-cultural teams and navigating complex, multi-year strategic transformation initiatives.

• You possess strong methodologies in change management and conflict resolution, with a professional certification in Business Process Management (such as ABPMP or equivalent) being highly advantageous.

• You are fluent in English, with exceptional communication skills to engage seamlessly across our global network.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Indiana Base Pay Range $129,400 - $240,400 Annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance, as well as participation in a long-term incentive program. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

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Location: This position is based in Indianapolis, IN

Relocation: Relocation benefits are not available for this posting

Where pay transparency applies, details are provided based on the primary posting location. For this role, the primary location is Indianapolis. 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. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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