Senior Projects Director

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You’ll be working within the Manufacturing Science & Technology and Global Engineering group. As a key strategic enabling function for the Roche Manufacturing network, we support the changing product mix, new modalities, and investments for our internal manufacturing capabilities and assets that ultimately bring the Roche pipeline to commercial production to deliver for patients.

Job Mission

As our Senior Project Director for Pharma Tech Technology (PTT), you report to the Head of Global Project Delivery and are a member of the PTT Delivery Leadership Team. This leadership position will oversee design and construction projects over CHF 10M for Roche Pharma Technical Operations (PT), including project management and project controls, as well as line management for Project Managers assigned to these projects. You will also provide expertise for projects under CHF 10M executed by local site engineering teams.

You should possess strong organizational leadership skills, executive presence, and business and financial acumen. Significant corporate design and construction experience, ideally in a regulated/GMP environment, is essential. You must be capable of leading in dynamic, competitive conditions, driving innovation in capital project management, and managing stakeholder relationships effectively.

Your Impact

• Provide leadership and oversight to the Project Delivery function on major PT investments, including leading capital projects.
• Partner with PT members and site functions to align on the capital project portfolio and asset strategy.
• Develop business cases to ensure projects are delivered at optimal cost, time, and sustainability.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope and budget, and meet safety and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to developing PTT capabilities in project management and controls, ensuring efficient processes.
• Stay updated on industry trends and implement innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective strategies.

Who You Are

You have leadership experience in large capital investments, with the ability to lead diverse technical teams and develop strategic visions. You are passionate about talent development, innovation, and stakeholder engagement. Your background includes corporate design and construction, successful project management, and a deep understanding of governance, sustainability, and energy efficiency.

You possess an executive presence, strategic consulting skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, influencing organizational culture, and managing complex dynamics. Your approach combines systems thinking, risk anticipation, compliance focus, and operational efficiency. Strong business and financial skills are essential, along with experience in manufacturing or research infrastructure development.

Ideally, you hold a BS/BA in Business, Engineering, or Design & Construction, with an MBA and certifications like Six Sigma or Lean being advantageous. Proven success in corporate design & construction, preferably in highly regulated industries such as biopharma or life sciences, is required. You should have extensive experience managing large budgets (at least CHF 100M), leading multi-disciplinary teams, and meeting performance metrics. This role is based in Basel, with travel up to 10% for project support.