Head of Operations, APAC Hub

Roche Holding AG

Singapore

On-site

SGD 350,000 - 550,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Roche sucht eine strategische Führungskraft als Head of Operations APAC HUB in Singapur. Sie steuern die Outsourced-Distribution-Hub-Operationen und arbeiten eng mit regionalen Partnern zusammen, um Effizienz und Compliance zu sichern.

Sie verantworten Budget und Inventar (SGD 25M bzw. SGD 200M), bauen ein starkes Team auf und treiben digitale Transformation sowie Prozessoptimierung voran. Führungsstärke, analytische Kompetenz und globale Handelskenntnisse sind gefragt.

Qualifications

  • Mindestens 10 Jahre Erfahrung im Operations- oder Supply-Chain-Management.
  • Mindestens 5 Jahre in einer leitenden Funktion.
  • Abgeschlossenes Bachelor-Studium in relevanten Bereichen; MBA bevorzugt.

Responsibilities

  • Übernahme der End-to-End-Verantwortung für die APAC-Distribution HUB-Operationen.
  • Definition und Verfolgung von KPIs sowie Sicherstellung der Compliance mit globalen/regionalen Vorgaben.
  • Zusammenarbeit mit internen Abteilungen und externen Partnern zur Prozessoptimierung.
  • Budgetverantwortung (SGD 25 Mio.) und Bestandssteuerung (SGD 200 Mio.).
  • Führung eines Teams mit >3 direkten Mitarbeitenden und Talententwicklung.
  • Förderung digitaler Tools, Automatisierung und Analytics für Transparenz.
  • Risikomanagement und Business-Continuity-Planung.

Skills

Strategische Leadership
Teamführung
Stakeholder Management
Analytische Fähigkeiten
Operational Excellence
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Risikomanagement

Education

Bachelor-Abschluss in Supply Chain/Logistik/Operations
Master-Abschluss bevorzugt

Tools

Data Visualization Tools
SCM-Systems/ERP

Job description

Bei Roche kannst du ganz du selbst sein und wirst für deine einzigartigen Qualitäten geschätzt. Unsere Kultur fördert persönlichen Ausdruck, offenen Dialog und echte Verbindungen. Hier wirst du für das, was du bist, wertgeschätzt, akzeptiert und respektiert. Dies schafft ein Umfeld, in dem du sowohl persönlich als auch beruflich wachsen kannst. Gemeinsam wollen wir Krankheiten vorbeugen, stoppen und heilen und sicherstellen, dass jeder Zugang zur Gesundheitsversorgung hat – heute und in Zukunft. Werde Teil von Roche, wo jede Stimme zählt.

Die Position

Head of Operations, APAC Hub

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.

That’s what makes us Roche.

We are looking for a strategic and results-driven Head of Operations APAC HUB to lead and oversee our outsourced Global Distribution HUB based in Singapore, serving the Asia Pacific region. This pivotal role is responsible for ensuring operational excellence, driving continuous performance improvement, and strengthening relationships with third-party logistics and distribution partners. The ideal candidate brings deep operational expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a collaborative mindset to manage complex supply chain dynamics in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

The Opportunity

  • Strategic & Operational Leadership: Oversee and align end-to-end operations of the APAC Distribution HUB with corporate and regional strategies, contributing to the development and execution of long-term distribution plans.

  • Performance & Compliance Management: Define, track, and optimize key performance indicators (KPIs) and service levels, while ensuring full compliance with global trade regulations, regional customs requirements, and contractual agreements with 3PL partners.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with a wide range of internal teams and external partners to streamline processes, enhance customer satisfaction, and manage governance frameworks.

  • Financial & Inventory Oversight: Manage a significant annual operating budget (SGD 25M) and an extensive inventory stock (SGD 200M), balancing cost-effectiveness with service excellence and ensuring accuracy and availability across the region.

  • Team Leadership & Talent Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing operations team of more than 3 direct reports, fostering a culture of accountability and building future leadership pipelines.

  • Continuous Improvement & Digital Transformation: Champion the adoption of digital tools, automation, and analytics to drive operational visibility, predictive planning, and continuous process improvements.

  • Risk Management & Business Continuity: Identify and mitigate operational risks through robust business continuity planning and crisis response strategies.

  • Values & Sustainability Champion: Promote a safe, efficient, and inclusive work environment, championing sustainable practices aligned with Roche’s values and ESG goals.

Who you are

  • You should possess a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in operations or supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a regional or global distribution environment. A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field is required, while a Master’s degree (e.g., MBA or relevant technical specialization) is preferred.

  • Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams while leveraging advanced analytical skills to drive data-driven decisions and contribute to long-term distribution strategies.

  • Operational & Financial Oversight: Demonstrated success in managing complex outsourced operations and third-party logistics (3PL) providers, with a strong focus on optimizing financial performance, service levels, and inventory management.

  • Process Excellence & Digital Transformation: Extensive experience with operational excellence methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) and proficiency in supply chain systems and data visualization tools to champion continuous process improvement and digital adoption.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a high degree of cultural intelligence to effectively influence and collaborate across diverse functions, levels, and international teams.

  • Compliance & Risk Management: Deep understanding of global trade compliance, including customs clearance and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), coupled with a proven ability to identify and mitigate operational risks.

Wer wir sind

Eine gesündere Zukunft treibt uns zur Innovation an. Mehr als 100.000 Mitarbeiter weltweit arbeiten gemeinsam daran, wissenschaftliche Fortschritte zu erzielen und sicherzustellen, dass jeder Zugang zur Gesundheitsversorgung hat – heute und für zukünftige Generationen. Durch unser Engagement werden über 26 Millionen Menschen mit unseren Medikamenten behandelt und mehr als 30 Milliarden Tests mit unseren Diagnostik-Produkten durchgeführt. Wir ermutigen uns gegenseitig, neue Möglichkeiten zu erkunden, Kreativität zu fördern und hohe Ziele zu setzen, um lebensverändernde Gesundheitslösungen zu liefern.

Gemeinsam können wir eine gesündere Zukunft gestalten.

Roche ist ein Arbeitgeber, der die Chancengleichheit fördert.

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