Performance Excellence Delivery Lead

Genentech • Hillsboro, OR

12d • Onsite

About The Position

At Roche, we are committed to delivering greater benefits to our patients. To achieve this, we are seeking a hands-on Operational Excellence expert to drive breakthrough performance improvements and build long-term capabilities. This role is about delivering step-change improvements, not just marginal gains, by embedding structured, data-driven methodologies that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall operational performance. As a member of the Performance Excellence Delivery team within our Pharmaceutical Global Operational Excellence organization, you will work with site teams, integrating traditional Lean principles with cutting-edge digital solutions to drive true transformation. Our Holistic and well-defined Breakthrough Methodology follows four key steps: Diagnose, Design, Implement, and Sustain, ensuring a structured and lasting impact. This is a role for a true impact driver, someone who thrives in hands-on environments, collaborates closely with teams, and is passionate about accelerating performance and creating tangible, sustainable results. The Opportunity On-Site Performance Improvement – Partner with local teams to identify and implement measurable and sustainable operational enhancements Breakthrough Performance Gains – Lead structured initiatives that go beyond incremental changes, driving significant improvements in quality, efficiency, and productivity Sustainable Capability Building – Coach and develop teams to adopt best-in-class methodologies, embedding long-term operational excellence Systematic, Data-Driven Approach – Apply proven frameworks to ensure measurable, repeatable success Leveraging Digital for Operational Improvement – Utilize digital tools and data analytics to accelerate efficiency gains and optimize end-to-end processes Cross-Functional Collaboration and Change Leadership – Engage with all levels of the organization to drive alignment, secure buy-in, and foster a culture of continuous improvement Performance Monitoring & Long-Term Impact – Define and track key performance indicators to ensure initiatives deliver lasting business value, not just short-term fixes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of related/relevant experience; or an advanced degree with 6 years of equivalent work experience.
• Extensive experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or related field, with a focus on sterile environments (Highly preferred).
• Proven expertise in Lean methodologies and leading structured performance improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in delivering transformational impact (step-change improvements), not just incremental changes, in operational environments.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information and data sets, extract actionable insights, and craft compelling presentations that drive decisions.

Nice To Haves

• Experiences in top consulting firms (Highly preferred).

Responsibilities

• On-Site Performance Improvement – Partner with local teams to identify and implement measurable and sustainable operational enhancements
• Breakthrough Performance Gains – Lead structured initiatives that go beyond incremental changes, driving significant improvements in quality, efficiency, and productivity
• Sustainable Capability Building – Coach and develop teams to adopt best-in-class methodologies, embedding long-term operational excellence
• Systematic, Data-Driven Approach – Apply proven frameworks to ensure measurable, repeatable success
• Leveraging Digital for Operational Improvement – Utilize digital tools and data analytics to accelerate efficiency gains and optimize end-to-end processes
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Change Leadership – Engage with all levels of the organization to drive alignment, secure buy-in, and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Performance Monitoring & Long-Term Impact – Define and track key performance indicators to ensure initiatives deliver lasting business value, not just short-term fixes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees