R&D Project Coordinator

Roche; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche in Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced R&D Project Coordinator to drive the execution and timely delivery of project documentation across product development and change processes.

You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and external vendors to ensure all activities align with internal quality standards and DHF controls. A related BS/MS with project management experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a directly related discipline and 3 years of project management experience, including resource and time estimation, scheduling, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution, tracking, and timely delivery of project documentation across product development and design change processes.
• Serve as liaison across engineering and quality to ensure activities conform to internal quality system standards.
• Identify, plan, and track deliverables according to Quality System processes, including scope, plans, design specs, and validation activities.
• Support planning, scheduling, and task tracking to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Facilitate technical review meetings and drive completion of action items.
• Coordinate internal and external resources, including vendors and consultants, to meet project timelines.
• Manage Design History Files (DHF) and change workflows via the EDMS.

Skills

Project management basics

Resource planning

Schedule management

Risk management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Master's degree with 1 year of experience

Tools

Electronic Document Management System (EDMS)

Change control workflows

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

As an R&D Project Coordinator, you will ensure project outputs are complete, consistent, and fully aligned with quality system standards. In this position, you will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders including engineering staff, internal project teams, and external resources like vendors and consultants

The Opportunity

As an R&D Project Coordinator, you will drive the execution, tracking, and timely delivery of project documentation and deliverables across product development and design change processes. You will serve as a key liaison across engineering and quality functional areas to ensure all activities conform to internal quality system standards.

• Identify, plan, and track project deliverables according to Quality System processes, including scope definition, project plans, design specifications, and validation activities
• Support project teams with planning, scheduling, and task tracking to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule
• Facilitate technical review meetings and proactively drive the completion of assigned action items
• Coordinate internal and external resources, including vendors and consultants, to meet project timelines
• Manage and maintain Design History Files (DHF) and direct change workflows via the Electronic Document Management System
• Participate in developing and reviewing operating procedures, best practices, and technical documentation to ensure quality and consistency

Who You Are

• You hold a Bachelor's degree (BS) in a directly related discipline and 3 years of relevant experience, including project management fundamentals such as resource and time estimation, schedule and risk management, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and familiarity with electronic document control systems and change control workflows
• OR a Master's degree with 1 year of experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Behaviors, competencies, and qualities of the ideal applicant.

• Organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills with a high detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration

Relocation Benefits are not offered for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Arizona is $69,700 - $109,560. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed in this link.

Benefits

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.

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