Early in Career Development Programme - Transformation & Operational Excellence 2027

Roche; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche is launching an Early in Career Development Programme in UK Diagnostics. The position is Graduate Project Excellence Manager based in Burgess Hill, Sussex, for a 2-year programme from Sept 2027 to Aug 2029.

The role focuses on delivering projects, coaching through accreditations, and building capability within the team. You will liaise with senior managers to support delivery, lead trainings/workshops, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive impact for patients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate (BSc or Masters) - degree agnostic.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Stakeholder management.
• Excellent communicator.
• Analytical skills.
• Team player.
• Natural curiosity.
• Fast learner.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Program / Project / Process Excellence Manager to support/ lead program / project delivery.
• Support/lead training and workshops.
• The Graduate Project Excellence Manager supports programs, deliver projects and training.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Excellent communicator

Analytical skills

Team player

Natural curiosity

Fast learner

Education

BSc or MSc (degree-agnostic)

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

Early in Career Development Programme - [Transformation & Operational Excellence], UK Diagnostics

Job title: Graduate Project Excellence Manager

Location: Burgess Hill, Sussex, UK

Length of programme: 2 years (September 2027 - August 2029)

Our Early in Career Development Programme accelerates your growth to directly impact patients' lives. Start your career with a UK market leader in biotechnology, recognised as the #1 Best Big Company to Work For (2021) and dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The Opportunity

Transformation & Operational Excellence strives to ensure our business runs as effectively and efficiently as possible for the benefit of our customers, employees and society.

The Project Excellence Team focuses on:

DELIVERY

• Delivers projects identified via the Project Portfolio Board
• Uses Project Management methodologies
• Ensures tangible & intangible benefits are used to validate delivery
  

CAPABILITY BUILDING

• Coaches colleagues through Project Management accreditations and delivery
• Builds knowledge tools, trains colleagues on how to use the tools in practice and implement a change mindset within their teams
  

BUSINESS PARTNERING

• Provides support to business functions via regular catch ups and coaching
  

The Graduate Project Excellence Manager supports programs, deliver projects and training

Key responsibilities

• Liaise with Program / Project / Process Excellence Manager to support/ lead program / project delivery
• Support/lead training and workshops
  

Who you are

• Recent graduate (BSc or Masters) - degree agnostic
• Excellent Organisational Skills
• Attention to detail
• Stakeholder Management
• Excellent Communicator
• Analytical Skills
• Team Player
• Natural Curiosity
• Fast Learner
  

Please note: Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must already hold a valid authorisation to work in the UK.

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.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd.

At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age.

We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care.

At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.