Sub-Chapter Lead US Design Control Excellence- Roche Diagnostics Solutions (RDS)

Roche Holding AG; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 137,900 - 256,100; Full time

Job summary

Roche Diagnostics seeks a Sub-Chapter Lead DCE US to guide a team across US sites, acting as the key R&D contact to implement core development processes, risk management, requirements, and configuration management in development projects.

You will hire and train staff, coach reports, drive process improvements, and shape DCE strategy while navigating a changing organization with a balance of compliance and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural or engineering sciences with at least 8 years of industry experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in a diagnostics development environment and proven line management experience.
• Deep experience in Diagnostics product development and thorough understanding of Quality Management Systems and related R&D processes.
• Pragmatic and solution‑oriented mindset balancing compliance, efficiency and risk.
• Ability to navigate a changing organization with objectivity, openness and consensus-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Design Control Excellence US Subchapter and deliver process support activities within timelines, budgets and resources.
• Manage relationships with R&D Networks and with Quality and Regulatory functions.
• Drive efficiency and identify, communicate, manage and mitigate project issues and risks in a timely manner.
• As line manager, design and optimize team members’ development, coach reports, hire and train staff, and ensure up-to-date technical know‑how.
• Lead process enhancement activities and diagnostics-wide process improvements.
• Lead organizational change management to enable new ways of working and application of processes.
• Contribute to DCE strategy and Roche Diagnostics’ overall success.

Skills

Line management

Diagnostics product development

Quality Management Systems

R&D processes knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural or engineering sciences

Master's degree preferred

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

We are a team that focuses on the long-term, leading investment in research and development, striving to improve lives today and for generations to come. The Development Services and Integration (DSI) organization has an opportunity for a Sub-Chapter Lead to join their Design Control Excellence team. The Chapter Design Control Excellence (DCE) is part of the global Diagnostics R&D organization and belongs to the Chapter Area Development Services & Integration. The Chapter is structured across various locations in the USA, Switzerland, and Germany, and one of its main responsibilities is to provide support in executing the one global product development process for Roche Diagnostics.

As the Sub-Chapter Lead DCE US, you will lead a team across different US sites as the key point of contact within Research and Development (R&D) for providing support to execute and implement the core development processes in development projects. Your team of process experts will support development activities (e.g., risk, requirements, configuration management, etc.) by providing excellent process expertise and their efficient application.

The Opportunity

• Lead the Design Control Excellence US Subchapter and ensure the delivery of process support activities in alignment with stakeholders. You will organize work packages within assigned timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Manage working relationships and project-related interactions with R&D Networks, and other global and local functions like Quality and Regulatory.
• Drive efforts to gain efficiency within development projects and identify, communicate, manage, and eliminate project issues and risks in a timely manner.
• As a line manager you will design and optimize team members’ personal professional journeys, coach direct reports, and collaborate closely with your global peers. You will hire and train new staff and ensure state-of-the-art technical know-how.
• Lead process enhancement activities, including working on diagnostics-wide streamlining of processes and outputs.
• Lead and integrate organizational change management activities to ensure successful adaptation of new ways of working and application of processes.
• Play a key role in creating and implementing key aspects of DCE’s strategy and ultimately contribute to the overall success of Roche Diagnostics.

Who You Are

• You hold a Bachelor's degree in natural or engineering sciences or a similar discipline with at least 8 years of industry experience. A Master's degree is preferred.
• You have 3–5 years of experience in a diagnostics development environment and a proven track record of successful line management experience.
• You possess deep experience in Diagnostics product development activities, a thorough understanding of Quality Management Systems, and broad knowledge of R&D and related processes.
• You have a pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset with a good balance between compliance, efficiency, and risk-taking.
• You have the ability to strategically navigate a changing organization, maintain objectivity, and have respect for differences of opinion, fairness, open communication, and consensus-building skills.

Relocation benefits are not available for this position.

An additional location of Pleasanton, California is also available.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Tucson, Arizona is $137,900 to $256,100. 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

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.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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