Workplace Strategy & Lab Space Planning Lead

Roche Holding AG; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche Holding AG in California seeks a Workplace Strategy & Space Planning Lead to chart the design and operations for campus offices and high-complexity laboratories. You will bridge global architectural vision with day-to-day R&D needs, directing capital projects up to $5M and guiding data-driven space allocation.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Architecture/Engineering/PM with 5+ years in workplace design, plus 3+ years in pharma lab spaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• 5+ years in workplace design, space planning, or facilities management.
• 3+ years managing laboratory space portfolios in pharma/life sciences setting.
• Experience with budgets up to $5M and capital projects.
• Knowledge of biosafety and GMP/GLP standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct project delivery, budgets up to $5M, vendor management, timelines.
• Lead space optimization for offices and labs with biosafety/GMP standards.
• Manage campus lab space allocations using utilization metrics.
• Maintain workplace policies and safety/ergonomic guidelines with R&D/QA.
• Drive change management and occupancy transition plans.
• Collaborate with local/global partners to align projects with master plans.
• Oversee sustainability, furniture reuse, and donation programs.

Skills

IWMS proficiency

Occupancy metrics analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Change management leadership

PMP certification

Education

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

Tools

LIMS

Equipment tracking

Job description

Roche Holding AG in California seeks a Workplace Strategy & Space Planning Lead to chart the design and operations for campus offices and high-complexity laboratories. You will bridge global architectural vision with day-to-day R&D needs, directing capital projects up to $5M and guiding data-driven space allocation.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Architecture/Engineering/PM with 5+ years in workplace design, plus 3+ years in pharma lab spaces.