Senior Project Manager (Pharma Technical Operations) at F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd - Poland

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

151368.0

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, CMC, Digital Capabilities, Program Planning, Cost Control, Stakeholder Management, Risk Mitigation, Lean Methodologies, Agile Methodologies, Change Management, Financial Management, Vendor Management, Operational Excellence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regulatory Compliance, Process Optimization

Industry

Biotechnology Research

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 A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche. Pharma Technical Operations (PTT) - Global MSAT & Engineering, and Sustainability is responsible for ensuring that PT stays at the forefront of technology in our facilities and supports our robust processes & efficient operations in a sustainable way. Our focus is integrating SHE, product health, process health with equipment fit for purpose and facility readiness in support of the manufacturing network. The Opportunity As a Senior Project Manager within PTT, you will lead large-scale, cross-functional operations technology programs by integrating project management expertise with deep knowledge in CMC and digital capabilities. Reporting to the Strategy Realization and Operational Performance (SRO) Group Lead North America, you will collaborate with technical leaders to execute the PT Technology Portfolio and product roadmaps while managing financial oversight, communications, and systemic change in alignment with Roche Operating Principles. Ultimately, this role is responsible for driving business value and ensuring the efficient delivery of technical initiatives that support the organization’s strategic performance promises. You will be : A strategic partner and thought leader to the PTT Leadership Team members and Project Leads driving capability building needs, organization design, and alignment with PT Strategy. Challenge the status quo and identify improvement opportunities. Strategize and lead program planning, mobilize teams, gain agreement for solutions, and support the PTT and PTE operating model. Oversee program/project activities, baseline schedules, and control costs while ensuring timely completion of deliverables and adherence to budgets ($0.5M–$5M). Build strong networks across the enterprise, forming partnerships with stakeholders, vendors, and other teams. Ensuring project objectives are clear, agreed upon, and effectively communicated. Drive cross-functional strategic initiatives, manage interdependencies, and provide guidance to project teams, including vendors. Facilitate workshops, sprints, and governance approaches for successful implementation. Formulate risk mitigation strategies, analyze facilities and asset performance, and optimize value generation while ensuring regulatory compliance and balancing sustainability goals with financial considerations. Apply lean and agile methodologies for continuous improvement, E2E process optimization, and workshop management. Act as a role model for an agile mindset and contribute to measurable value realization. Define and implement tailored change management plans for senior stakeholders, promoting agile concepts and driving cultural shifts. Communicate strategies effectively to ensure smooth transitions and adoption. Plans, reports, and controls costs to ensure projects are completed within the approved budget. Ensures successful and timely completion of deliverables by tracking progress against schedule. Develop strategies for digital knowledge management, using analytical tools, and insights for data-driven decision-making. Who you are Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Life Sciences with 7+ experience in Project Management in regulated fields (medical/combo devices, pharmaceutical operations, or digital transformation). PMI/Agile certification is highly desirable. Extensive experience managing complex projects/programs in CMC, including Drug Substance, Devices and Drug Product GMP manufacturing technologies, with a strong track record of success. Proficient in Agile, Scrum, and other methodologies, including risk mitigation and mentoring Project Managers. Demonstrated leadership in influencing stakeholders, managing competing priorities, and building strong networks across business functions, up to the executive level. Exceptional people skills, trust-building, and collaborative abilities in dynamic, matrixed, and global environments. Advanced understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, trends like robotics and emerging technologies, and digital enablement to support technical operations. Experienced in financial management, and vendor management from RFP ideation to implementation. Skilled in Operational Excellence, LEAN methodologies, proven track record of continuous improvement initiatives and the ability to deliver results in fast-paced, ambiguous, and complex environments. Exercises sound judgment, sets strategic direction, and independently manages commitments and deliverables. Strong quality orientation, attention to detail, and ability to present complex technical topics to senior management. Skilled in facilitating virtual teams, leveraging technology, and tailoring resonant communications for diverse audiences. Excellent self-learning and development skills to stay current on industry trends. Displays strong accountability behaviors, effectively prioritizes tasks, and drives objectives in complex environments. Travel: Flexible and ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required (up to ~20%) **Relocation benefits not eligible for relocation** The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Mississauga is 115,328.00 and 151,368.00 of hiring range. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors as determined by the company. We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for this role. This posting is for an existing vacancy at Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. 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. We believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are courageous in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow. We are proud of who we are, what we do, and how we do it. We are many, working as one across functions, across companies, and across the world. We are Roche.

Responsibilities

This role involves leading large-scale, cross-functional operations technology programs by integrating project management expertise with deep knowledge in CMC and digital capabilities, driving business value and ensuring efficient delivery of technical initiatives. The Senior Project Manager will act as a strategic partner, overseeing program activities, controlling costs, building enterprise networks, and driving capability building needs aligned with the PT Strategy.