Sr. Principal Technical Program Expert, Digitization

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 283,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche seeks a Technical Program Expert to lead the Digitization Center of Excellence, aligning data, software, hardware and networks for seamless product delivery. You will drive the DCoE roadmap, govern cross‑functional initiatives, and oversee end‑to‑end platform integration with image viewers and data services.

You will collaborate with scientists, pathologists, regulatory, QA, and platform engineers to unlock value, improve workflows, and scale the program globally in a hybrid onsite role

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in CS/IT/IS with extensive experience in data management across collection, transformation and storage.
• Proven ability to define data flows across ecosystems and digital pathology domains.
• Strong background in integrating automated workflows and AI/Analytics pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Own the DCoE vision, roadmap, and value realization as Product Owner.
• Oversee integration of scanning ops with imaging viewers and data services.
• Lead governance forums and align stakeholders across Pathology, RDT, Data Science and QA.
• Establish metrics and drive continuous improvement and program scale across sites.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Data architecture

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Digital pathology

AI/Analytics pipelines

Product ownership

Technical leadership

Change management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Information Systems/Information Technology

Master’s Degree in Computer Science/Information Systems/Information Technology

PhD in Computer Science/Information Systems/Information Technology

Tools

Image Viewers

Metadata/Graph services

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

Our team at Roche maintains a steadfast commitment to delivering diagnostic precision that informs critical clinical outcomes in pathology. We achieve this by championing scientific innovation to enhance patient wellness and by deploying cutting‑edge technologies that eliminate operational bottlenecks encountered by diagnostic laboratories on a daily basis. As a Technical Program Expert you will serve as the Digitization Lead, spearheading the transformation of data management into discoverable digital assets for the newly formed Digitization Center of Excellence (DCoE). In this highly visible hybrid role of product ownership, platform leadership, and data architecture you will develop a master plan that guides how the organization builds and uses its data, software, hardware, and networks for seamless product delivery. It connects business goals with technology tools in alignment with global initiatives and guidelines. Your daily impact involves solving complex technical and operational challenges to unify siloed imaging and data systems through partnering with local and global cross‑functional stakeholders. You will establish new capabilities, benchmark technical excellence, and unlock exponential value and operational efficiency for our scientific and business teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Vision & Roadmap Execution: Act as the Product Owner for the DCoE, translating business strategy into the Development technology portfolio and maintaining full accountability for the DCoE roadmap, prioritization, and value realization.
• Technical Implementation & Innovation: Identify and solve unique technical challenges and data flow within the pathology lab portfolio, overseeing the integration of scanning operations with Image Viewers, file transfer and metadata/graph services into a robust end‑to‑end platform.
• Governance & Stakeholder Management: Chair or co‑chair DCoE governance and operations forums, maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with cross‑functional leaders across Pathology, Roche Digital Technologies (RDT), Data Science, and Quality Assurance.
• Operational Excellence & Quality: Establish and monitor continuous improvement initiatives and operational metrics to ensure quality, balancing schedule and budget to maximize business impact.
• Program Scaling: Establish and scale the DCoE program, overseeing the transition from the Phase1 pilot into a stabilized, high‑throughput steady state, and eventually extending the architecture to additional global sites and functions.
• Executive Representation: Regularly interact with executive management and the Steering Committee on the progress of the DCoE, which directly impacts larger organizational goals.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Who You Are

Required:

• You have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Information Technology with 10+ years of experience; or a Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Information Technology with 8+ years of experience; or a PhD in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Information Technology with 6+ years of experience.
• You have a demonstrated ability to define how data is managed from collection (e.g., scanning and QC) through transformation, storage and consumption, setting the blueprint for how digital pathology data flows across the ecosystem.
• You have a demonstrated level of understanding of how to manage data as a strategic resource, how it may be used in the development organization, including integration with automated workflows and AI/Analytics pipelines.
• You have a demonstrated level of proficiency to engineer solutions for unique or unprecedented problems impacting the digital ecosystem and enterprise data architecture; comfortable working in ambiguous, evolving environments and balancing pragmatic delivery with long‑term DCoE architectural integrity.
• You have demonstrated advanced program management skills with a strong capability to orchestrate large, cross‑chapter enterprise deployments, manage continuous improvement backlogs, and define and deliver concrete ROIs from the DCoE platform.
• You have demonstrated experience to lead influentially and work collaboratively across all levels of an organization, expertly navigating the needs of scientists, pathologists, RDT platform engineers, Regulatory specialists, and QA specialists aligning diverse stakeholders around a shared digital pathology vision.
• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills to seamlessly bridge the gap between technical developers and scientific reviewers, and to present strategic roadmaps to governance boards and alliance partners.
• You have demonstrated experience leading teams and driving change in complex matrixed organizations; ability to build and mentor a cross‑functional team (scanning ops, platform/data, quality) through influence and manage change impacts as new digital workflows and tools are introduced.

Preferred

• You have a high level of familiarity with imaging, laboratory or biomedical data domains; including experience in digital pathology, histology or related fields.
• You have strong problem‑solving, judgment and decision‑making skills; you have the ability to think and work both tactically and strategically to meet financial and operational needs for Roche’s business.
• You have strong time management and organizational skills in a dynamic, continually changing environment; you have the ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries, customer inquiries or complaints as well as communicate effectively both orally and in writing with management, peers and individuals.

Location and Compensation

This is an onsite (hybrid) role based in Tucson, AZ. Relocation benefits are not being offered for this role.

Expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Tucson, AZ is $152,000 - $282,500 USD Annual. 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 at the link provided below.

Benefits

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Who we are

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