Product Lead External Manufacturing (m/f/d)

As a first-tier supplier to our renowned business partner Roche Diagnostics in Rotkreuz, we are currently looking for a motivated and dedicated Product Lead External Manufacturing for a temporary assignment of 12 months, with high probability of extension.

Global External Manufacturing is the competence center for parts and products in the diagnostic workflow, manufactured by external suppliers. This includes the development of new products, product care activities, the assurance of supply as well as the supplier selection and maintenance in close collaboration with Procurement.

As Product Lead, the candidate is the focal point for the designated products and works in an interdisciplinary team ensuring a holistic view of necessary activities. In this position, versatile and varied responsibilities interacting with Suppliers, Supply Chain, Quality and Regulatory as well as System Development and Business Management ensure continuous learning and development. Together with the team members, there is the possibility to exercise leadership, enfolding the swarm intelligence of the people surrounding the role. The need to visualize complex interdependencies for fact-based decision-making ensures ample opportunity to use communication and presentation skills.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Accountable for assigned products
• Accountable for product- / production issues and risks
• Owner of product specification and production process specification
• Accountable for product changes, complaints, and deviations
• Accountable for spare part management
• Accountable for production assets and equipment
• Accountable for the overall Squad performance with regards to quality, supply, compliance, and cost
• Ensures a clear, strategic Squad view on prioritization and OneRoche mindset
• Develops and implements the product-wide production capacity plan and output report in collaboration with the relevant functions in accordance with the Product Strategy and provides information to the Network Lead
• Acts as the final decision-maker within the Squad, e.g., regarding prioritization
• Manages all key stakeholders at Squad level (internal and external)
• Represents Global External Manufacturing in Business Teams on PCQT level, and represents Global External Manufacturing in system development projects
• Interacts with the business (e.g., IPM) to understand demand forecast, its development and fluctuations, and triggers follow-up actions
• Compiles the Annual Product Review Report in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders, including triggering actions, risks, and mitigations
• Chairs Product Meetings with suppliers and sub-suppliers at an operative level
• Chairs the Squad and provides the necessary leadership to the team members to assume their responsibilities
• Responsible for the Squad budget (e.g., OPEX/CAPEX, development budget, PCQT budget)
• Manages the SMC cost account including budget planning and the search for potential savings
• Provides feedback to Chapter Leads on Squad Members
• Executes Operative Risk Management
• Plans replacements and new investments and calculates business cases
• Understands contracts with suppliers with regards to content
• Monitors the supplier safety stock and the Roche hub stock versus targets
• Owns and maintains product documentation during the Product Life Cycle

Must-Haves

• University degree in Engineering, Natural Science, or related disciplines
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in IVD product management and production engineering
• Ability to think strategically and systemically, willingness to try new ideas, and participate in changes
• Leadership experience and skills, including the ability to get things done with a proven track record of consensus building and conflict management in challenging situations
• Self-motivated, autonomous, structured, and goal-oriented mindset with a solution-oriented balance of short-term mitigation and long-term solutions
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization by establishing credibility and building rapport
• Executive presence with the ability to perform well under pressure and with decisiveness
• Excellent communication skills in German and English
• Travel required: 10% to 20%

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in IVD product development following design control, manufacturing, and testing
• Knowledge of Process Management methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) and in-vitro diagnostic related regulations, such as ISO 13485, IVDR, FDA 21 CFR part 820, etc.

Benefits

• Become part of one of the most prestigious pharmaceutical companies and actively shape the future of healthcare
• Experience a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion and where all employees feel valued
• Work on a state-of-the-art campus featuring green spaces, meeting areas, and an inspiring atmosphere
• Work with modern and up-to-date tools in an innovative work environment
• Start with a professional onboarding process and a thorough introduction to your new role during the Welcome Days
• Benefit from financial support for your professional development plans
• Enjoy a selection of high-quality meals in modern staff restaurants
• As part of a sustainable mobility concept, on-site parking spaces are available to you (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Take advantage of unbeatable, year-round discounts at renowned retailers and over 200 top brands
• Benefit from fleet discounts when purchasing new cars or receive constant fuel discounts with our fuel card

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Kontakt
Kristof Wildmann

Arbeitsort
Rotkreuz

Pensum
100%

Position
Mitarbeiter

Branche
Administration / Verkauf / Einkauf