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At Roche Diagnostics Global Operations, our employees produce reagents and instruments that help diagnose disease and impact lives worldwide. With a global manufacturing network spanning 13 sites across 4 continents and strategically located supply chain hubs, our workforce of over 8,500 employees ensures the timely delivery of world-leading, high-quality products for all Diagnostics Business Areas, fulfilling the Roche purpose of doing now what patients need next.

This People & Culture Business Partner role embodies the mindset of a business leader and entrepreneur, operating flexibly within a networked structure to support multiple leadership areas. It involves close collaboration with Business Partners (Enterprise) and relevant Business Leaders to understand long-term business needs and strategic P&C priorities. By translating these insights into tailored P&C strategies, the role drives fit-for-purpose implementation across the assigned leadership areas.

The position leads and drives change initiatives, people streams, Work Product Teams (WPTs), and squads to embed and execute P&C strategies effectively. Additionally, it may contribute to WPTs, squads, or initiatives in other areas of the business based on broader organizational priorities.

As a trusted strategic partner and coach, this role is accountable for fostering VACC leadership, enhancing organizational design and effectiveness (including driving mindset, behavior, and ways-of-working transformations), building a diverse and inclusive work culture, and ensuring future talent and capability readiness.

Business Acumen

Aligns P&C strategies with business goals, delivering high-impact solutions in collaboration with partners and experts.

Leverages insights and metrics to address complex topics, recommend improvements and ensure ROI for P&C initiatives.

Tracks external trends to inform strategies and enhance decision-making.

Leadership

Acts as a coach and partner to foster VACC leadership and align culture with Roche’s framework.

Translates business vision into actionable initiatives, leading or supporting WPTs/squads for delivery.

Addresses retention, engagement, and leadership challenges through targeted interventions.

P&C Insights & Innovation

Uses data and benchmarks to recommend innovative, strategic P&C solutions.

Resolves organizational issues through collaboration and co-creation with stakeholders.

Proven track record in diagnosing and addressing P&C needs, leading large-scale initiatives with a global impact, and leveraging cross-functional teams to drive business transformation for  sustainable results. Extensive experience in driving transformation across multiple functions, ideally within a manufacturing environment. Hands-on experience in emerging markets is a distinct advantage.

Proven leadership and coaching abilities, exemplified by fostering creativity, high self-awareness, and mentoring leaders at all levels to inspire growth and development.

Expertise in building inclusive, psychologically safe work environments, ensuring employees contribute meaningfully to Roche’s organizational goals and long-term strategic vision.

Skilled in leveraging data, technology, and effective communication to inform strategic decisions, promote collaboration, and align initiatives with Roche’s overarching goals.

Demonstrated ability to influence with courageous authenticity and build trust with individuals at all levels within the organization

Demonstrated excellent situational assessment and objective evaluation skills, with an ability to comprehend and translate complex topics into manageable pieces 

Strong communication and group facilitation capabilities

Demonstrated ability to leverage technology and data to generate insights as foundation for diagnosis, recommendations and decisions

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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.

Roche Diagnostics International in Rotkreuz is a leading provider of diagnostic systems solutions, and the largest manufacturer of fully automated in vitro diagnostic systems in Switzerland. We are more than 2’700 passionate colleagues from over 65 nationalities. Find out more about our site in Central Switzerland, here.

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 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.