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The Position

Pharma Technical (PT) is involved in producing every Roche medicine – from the development process through clinical trials and continuing to product maturity. Our organization coordinates all aspects of production of Roche medicines in all disease areas and dosage forms. This position will support the PT Operations in Kaiseraugst, Switzerland. Kaiseraugst manufacturing site is one of Roche’s important locations and is responsible for production, supply and distribution of our innovative medicines.

We are looking for a Finance Enterprise Partner supporting Pharma Technical Operations. Our team plays an integral role in the business, unlocking business value through delivery of high-quality financial insights and providing transparency for decision-making. You will bring strong technical expertise together with the ability to constructively challenging the status quo and work in a self-aligning team with minimal hierarchy.  In addition, there is the opportunity to have impact by leading or participating in network-wide initiatives as part of a global finance team.

Partner closely with the leadership by providing financial leadership and strategic insights. Form trusted relationships across the enterprise with key business leaders and steer business outcomes. Understand how the site fits into our network and be a catalyst to multiply opportunities across the organisation

Understand Finance's unique contribution when translating key business priorities into financial strategies and outcomes to achieve our Pharma and PT ambitions

Own the Financials though integrating operational knowledge and financial acumen. Understand the key drivers to variances and provide actionable insights that drive performance, influence decision-making

Own and present key financial data and strategies in support of annual planning (OPEX and CAPEX) in alignment with long-term enterprise goals. Surface risks and opportunities that could affect business performance and recommend actions for course corrections

Apply rigor and business acumen to business case reviews for site and network capital projects. Develop a strong understanding of underlying operational, strategic and financial implications. Enable transparency and ensure decisions are made considering the impact to the broader organization. Provide financial leadership for multi-site projects as required

Participate/lead squads to improve business processes or network-wide initiatives. Support manufacturing network harmonisation efforts to ensure consistent financial treatment across sites

Your opportunities

Lead as a visionary, architect, catalyst and coach (VACC), as well as the finance mindset and behaviours. Both role model those and cultivate them in the rest of the organisation

Excellent business and financial acumen - consistently demonstrating leadership courage to ensure optimal business results. Go-getter with the capability to effectively navigate ambiguity and uncertainty

Enterprise thinker and effective in representing Finance as a driving force behind our Pharma ambitions. Role models this, holds people accountable for showing up in line with our finance mindsets and behaviours. Committed and pro-active in breaking down silos

Proven ability to lead effectively across multiple business areas, global & site teams in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment

Strong stakeholder management skills, with various levels and groups of collaborators

Entrepreneurial spirit that can take accountability for business priorities and understands the balance of monitoring and driving performance, influencing priorities and leveraging data and facts to support business decisions

Who you are:

Ideally you have 7+ years of relevant finance experience within a technical environment, preferably related to manufacturing.

You have solid understanding of production cost accounting.

You have a consistent track record in influencing and building consensus within cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams

You are able to present to, and influence senior management on complex topics and business cases in a clear and concise manner

You bring excellent organizational agility and interpersonal skills: know how to get things done in a way that optimizes results, strengthens internal and external relationships

You are fluent in written and spoken English, German is a plus.     

This position is located in Basel and reports to the PT Finance System Enabler in a networked/matrix environment. Some on site presence in Kaiseraugst is required.

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more.

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.