Lab & Office Space Strategy Lead

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sustainable workplace initiatives

Job summary

Roche, based in California, seeks a Workplace Strategy & Space Planning Lead to shape the campus design, master planning and operation strategy for office and high‑complexity lab environments.

You will drive capital projects up to $5M, steer data‑driven space allocation, and lead change management to minimize disruption while collaborating with R&D, SHE and Quality teams.

The role emphasizes sustainability, policy development, and global partnerships to align workspace with scientific goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, or related field with 5+ years in workplace design, space planning, or facilities management.
• 3+ years managing laboratory space portfolios in a pharmaceutical/life sciences setting, with knowledge of lab design standards and GMP/GLP compliance (preferred).
• Proven track record leading cross‑functional teams and managing end‑to‑end capital projects up to $5M (PMP certification preferred).
• Proficiency with Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS) or lab‑specific tools (LIMS, equipment tracking) to analyze occupancy metrics and execute space allocation workflows.
• Strong ability to collaborate directly with scientific leadership, R&D teams, and global facility partners to align workspace design with business objectives.
• Demonstrated experience driving workplace experience initiatives, communication plans, and occupancy transitions to minimize operational disruption.

Responsibilities

• Direct all project delivery phases (budgets up to $5M, vendor coordination, timelines) for new construction and renovations across office and laboratory environments.
• Lead interior and exterior space optimization strategies, ensuring lab designs meet scientific requirements, biosafety/GLP/GMP standards, and operational workflows.
• Manage campus laboratory space assignments, tracking utilization metrics to make data‑driven recommendations for capacity planning and reallocation.
• Maintain campus workplace policies, design guidelines, and safety/ergonomic standards in close partnership with R&D, SHE, and Quality teams.
• Develop and execute comprehensive change management and transition plans to maximize adoption of new workspace strategies with minimal business disruption.
• Collaborate with local and global partners to align capital projects with campus master planning and long‑term strategic R&D objectives.
• Oversee sustainability, furniture reuse, and donation programs to ensure alignment with corporate environmental and safety goals.

Skills

IWMS

LIMS

occupancy analytics

project management

leadership

change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, or related field

Tools

IWMS

LIMS

Job description

Roche, based in California, seeks a Workplace Strategy & Space Planning Lead to shape the campus design, master planning and operation strategy for office and high‑complexity lab environments.

You will drive capital projects up to $5M, steer data‑driven space allocation, and lead change management to minimize disruption while collaborating with R&D, SHE and Quality teams.

The role emphasizes sustainability, policy development, and global partnerships to align workspace with scientific goals.