Job Description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

Are you ready to shape the future of sustainable and inspiring work environments at Roche? As the new Global Lead Civil & Structural , you will drive global expertise and lead strategic initiatives that empower our teams to innovate for patients worldwide. Join Global Capital Investment (GCI) and become a trusted partner in delivering best-in-class, innovative facilities across our global network.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will lead and develop the "civil & structural" area of expertise globally, collaborating closely with internal and external experts across the Diagnostic Engineering Function (DEF), the Pharma division, and our broader site network. Your focus will be to embed a sustainable, innovative, and end-to-end lifecycle mindset into everything we do.

• Own the Expertise: Drive the global strategic approach for civil and structural design, conception, and construction across the entire lifecycle.

• Lead the Global Expert Panel: Head the Global Expert Panel for Civil & Structural, defining its operating model and maintaining a roadmap to nurture and share knowledge company-wide.

• Provide Strategic Guidance: Deliver systematic support, consultancy, and technical leadership across the organization, including solving complex technical issues and conducting project reviews.

• Drive Innovation & Sustainability: Develop and implement cutting-edge, sustainable design practices, aligned with divisional and group sustainability goals.

• Stay Ahead of Trends: Keep abreast of future industry trends and developments to directly support capital projects, global initiatives, and compliance with building codes.

• Build Strategic Alliances: Foster systematic collaboration with internal stakeholders, the Sites Network, and external academic partners.

Who You Are

You are a passionate, courageous leader who acts with integrity and values radical simplification. You thrive in a matrix environment, easily building lasting relationships across different levels and cultures while confidently challenging the status quo.

• Education: University-level education (MSc, equivalent, or higher) in a scientific or technical field.

• Experience: At least 10 years of international experience across companies and cultures, including line management and experience leading a global organization.

• Leadership & Communication: Proven ability to lead, inspire, and collaborate effectively within a matrix organization without direct reporting lines, backed by clear and transparent decision-making.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong critical thinking, well-developed problem-solving abilities, a high propensity for self-reflection, and a passion for continuous improvement.

• Languages & Mobility: Professional fluency in English (German is a plus, or a willingness to learn), with the flexibility to undertake occasional international travel.

We look forward to your application!

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.