Technical Product Lead

Roche; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 113,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche in Branchburg, NJ is seeking a Technical Product Lead to own the assigned product through its lifecycle, ensuring quality, supply, compliance and cost management. You will lead the Squad, manage risks, and be the final decision-maker for prioritization and resources.

You will drive a product-wide production capacity plan, interact with suppliers and internal teams, and navigate IVD/medical device regulatory standards to maintain rigorous product documentation and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business field.
• 1-3 years of product leadership experience.
• Proven PLM experience: quality, supply, and cost management.
• Experience in External Manufacturing and supplier interaction.
• Experience in IVD/medical device environments.

Responsibilities

• Own product lifecycle across quality, supply, compliance and cost.
• Develop and implement a product-wide production capacity plan and business cases.
• Manage Squad budget (OPEX/CAPEX) and SMC cost accounts to identify savings.
• Chair the Squad, lead prioritization and resource allocation; manage stakeholders.

Skills

Product lifecycle management

Budget management

Squad leadership

Supplier management

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

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 the Technical Product Lead you will be fully accountable for the assigned product throughout its lifecycle, covering quality, supply, compliance, and cost management. In this role, you will ensure overall Squad / Product Team performance and manage product/production risks and issues, while holding full accountability for the Squad budget (OPEX/CAPEX).

The Opportunity

• You will maintain complete accountability for the assigned product across its lifecycle, including quality, supply, compliance, cost, risk management, product specifications, production process specifications, and product documentation
• You will manage all product changes, complaints, deviations, and production assets, including equipment, spare part management, and the execution of operative risk management
• You will develop and implement the product-wide production capacity plan in line with the Product Strategy, planning replacements and new investments, including the calculation of business cases
• Manage the SMC cost account, including budget planning and identifying potential savings
• Chair the Squad, provide necessary leadership, and act as the final decision-maker for prioritization, resource allocation, and conflict management
• Manage and influence key internal and external stakeholders—including suppliers, sub-suppliers, OPPM functions, IPM, and the GSC—to align on demand forecasts and operational performance

Who You Are

• You have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or business field (e.g., Engineering, Natural Science, or Business Administration)
• You have 1-3 years of product leadership experience, ideally within a matrixed environment
• You have a proven track record in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), encompassing quality, supply, compliance, and cost management
• You have experience in External Manufacturing, including day-to-day supplier interaction and managing production risks and issues
• You have experience in Strategy and Capacity Planning, such as developing multi-year plans and calculating business cases for new investments
• You have experience navigating In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) or medical device environments, ensuring adherence to strict regulatory and product documentation standards

Preferred Qualifications

• You have a Master's degree in a technical or business discipline

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to balance strategic portfolio goals (40%) with high-volume operational execution (60%)
• Successfully manage Squad budgets (OPEX/CAPEX) and SMC cost accounts to drive savings and efficiency
• Possess a results-oriented mindset with the tenacity to act as the final decision-maker for prioritization and resolve technical roadblocks
• Proven matrix leadership skills to empower 5-10 person squads and foster a culture of accountability and psychological safety
• Demonstrated competence in dealing with ambiguity and solving complex, multi-factorial problems
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) required for conducting frequent formal and informal presentations to global stakeholders
• Flexibility and willingness to travel globally to support external manufacturing networks

Relocation benefits are not available for this position.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Branchburg, NJ is 113,000.00 - 209,800.00 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

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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