PTD Global Operational Excellence Partner

Roche • South San Francisco, CA

8d • $136,100 - $252,700

About The Position

Pharma Technical Development (PTD) is a vital part of Roche's mission to develop innovative and breakthrough medicines by using leading technical expertise to meet product requirements across early, late, and commercial phases. The global network for clinical biologics manufacturing provides innovative drugs for clinical trials, drives the development of future manufacturing technologies, and delivers valuable insights for process design. The Operational Excellence Partner in PTD is a strategic performance enabler who connects Development, Clinical Manufacturing & Quality, Supply, Planning, and Distribution across the E2E flow. This role brings clarity to complexity, makes performance visible, and moves the organization through strong leadership, data, and pragmatic execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or related field and 8+ years of experience in operational excellence, supply chain, project management, operations, process development, and/or manufacturing experience.
• Strong track record in Operational Excellence / Lean / Transformation in complex environments
• Proven ability to drive cross-functional performance improvements and deliver direct impact

Nice To Haves

• Experience in strategic consulting and/or leading transformation initiatives
• Background in business functions such as R&D, Product Development, Chemical Development, or Operations (Supply/Manufacturing)
• Experience with digital/AI-enabled initiatives and scaling solutions
• Strong leadership, coaching, and influencing skills in matrix organizations
• Analytical, structured, and execution-focused mindset

Responsibilities

• Drives measurable improvements in lead times, pipeline speed, and delivery reliability.
• Serves as a principal leader for Lean Production System (LPS) standards, coaching others and guiding leaders in Lean behaviors.
• Leads continuous improvement across global functions and regions using holistic value stream thinking.
• Contributes to strategic digital initiatives and integrates improvement strategies with modern digital tools.
• Conducts comprehensive analyses to pinpoint improvement opportunities and scale solutions across the organization.
• Utilizes structured change management to ensure organizational adoption and long-term sustainability of improvements.
• Enables faster execution through structured prioritization, focus, and transparency across complex value streams.
• Connects and aligns teams across various functions, regions, and leadership layers around shared priorities.
• Effectively guides and influences senior stakeholders without relying on formal authority.
• Guarantees the consistent application, mentoring, and continuous enhancement of core Lean methodologies.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior