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

As part of the Sites Network, Global Capital Investment & Real Estate is responsible for improving the built environment of Roche globally. Within Global Capital Investment and Real Estate, the Global Real Estate Operations Manager is responsible for the tracking, analysis, and optimisation of our real estate portfolio, systems, and sustainability initiatives.

The opportunity

As Global Real Estate Operations Manager, you will ensure high data quality, financial compliance, and governance-compliant operations are delivered across the Roche occupied real estate portfolio.

The Global Real Estate Operations Manager supports the Global Lead Real Estate Transactions in implementing governance compliance, best practice processes, and managing real estate transactions. This role encompasses the management of real estate technology, data, and digital initiatives, delivering consistent high-quality performance within the real estate organisation while introducing innovative ways to optimise workflows.

As Global Real Estate Operations Manager you will have following responsibilities:

• Portfolio & Transaction Support: Support managing real estate transactions and asset portfolios, ensuring data quality, M&A due diligence support, and providing governance approval quality control.

• Green Leasing Programme: Coordinate the Roche Green Leasing program, including workflow management, performance measurement, reporting, and external certification.

• Real Estate Systems & Data: Oversee real estate technology solutions (e.g. Lease Harbor, OutSystems/”CREM”), drive digital initiatives, and demonstrate AI fluency to automate workflows and enhance data analysis.

• Reporting & Financial Compliance: Coordinate KPI tracking, support financial modelling, coordinate annual IFRS16 lease validation, and ensure accurate reporting.

• Vendor & Budget Coordination: Track vendor performance (SLAs), invoicing, annual cost budgeting, and Purchase Order tracking.

• Cross-Functional Support: Assist with M&A due diligence, support creation of leadership presentations, and drive continuous documentation improvements.

Who you are

• You hold a university degree (BA/BSc) in Real Estate, Facility Management, Business Administration, or a related field, along with at least 3 years of relevant professional experience

• Strong analytical, estimating, and problem-solving skills, with expertise in financial model architecture, scenario analysis, and proficiency in Google Workspace and MS 365.

• Keen eye for detail with a passion for accuracy in data, documentation, and compliance processes.

• AI fluency and a proactive aptitude for experimenting with emerging tools to enhance workflows and outcomes.

• Ability to think strategically and develop efficient, practical tactical methods to achieve objectives, while proactively anticipating risks across multiple projects.

• Strong team player with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse and geographically dispersed internal and external stakeholders in both physical and virtual settings.

• Self-motivated, disciplined, and accountable, demonstrating initiative, entrepreneurialism, and composure under pressure.

• Fluent in English

Application process

Please submit your complete application, including your CV and a compelling motivation letter

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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.