Accelerated Rotational/Trainee Programme - Strategy Portfolio Career Kickstart (SPOCK)

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In Roche’s Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organization (pRED), we make transformative medicines for patients in order to tackle some of the world’s toughest unmet healthcare needs. At pRED, we are united by our mission to transform science into medicines. Together, we create a culture defined by curiosity, responsibility and humility, where our talented people are empowered and inspired to bring forward extraordinary life-changing innovation at speed.

The Strategy Portfolio Career Kickstart (SPOCK) program provides an exciting opportunity to explore pRED at Roche. This two-year rotational program is designed to develop and accelerate early career high potential leaders with strong strategic capabilities. We seek individuals from diverse educational, professional, and cultural backgrounds to contribute to the diversity among Roche’s talent pool. Throughout the program, you will be mentored by a member of the pRED Leadership Team who will support you in your development.

In the first year, you will primarily work within the Strategy, Portfolio & Operations group, which is responsible for optimizing the pRED portfolio through objective insights and quality decision-making to maximize R&D productivity. You will also have opportunities to collaborate with teams across other pRED functions to explore various career paths.

First year key responsibilities may include:

• Performing business analyses in support of strategic cross-portfolio projects.

• Planning, coordinating, and overseeing the successful completion of projects within their defined scope and timeline.

• Supporting project teams working on molecules in early development, preparing for governance decisions and creating key deliverables.

• Collaborating with leaders across pRED to identify potential focus areas for your second-year rotation.

You will be able to choose where you make your mark on pRED by contributing on high visibility projects and senior level challenges. pRED will benefit from your leadership skills and innovative mindset throughout your second year rotation.

Examples of previous SPOCK rotations include:

• Oncology Insights - Supporting the oncology strategy review and implementation, as well as the organization's efforts to identify external innovation trends and assets.

• Finance enterprise partner for the Discovery Leaders Committee - Responsible for delivering on the pRED research portfolio within affordable capacity limits.

• Product owner of core scientific technology platforms - Developing the framework for a new scientific organization to enable broader access to cutting-edge technologies.

• Project Manager for Molecule Project: Leading and managing the development of a specific molecule project, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring project milestones are met within scope, timeline, and budget.

• Therapeutic/Disease Area Strategy and Portfolio: Developing strategic insights to lead efforts in enhancing understanding of the therapeutic or disease area direction, while ensuring alignment with overall pRED objectives.

• Education: Master’s or equivalent degree in life sciences or data sciences (PhD/MD and/or MBA desirable but not essential).

• Experience: 1-4 years of relevant work experience in the medical, pharmaceutical, consulting, or scientific industries (Time of PhD / doctoral studies not included)

• You show a strategic and analytical mindset with a demonstrable ability to integrate and synthesize findings from multiple sources to enable informed strategic decision-making.

• You demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills, you can explain your ideas and demonstrate new approaches to problems

• You have a “can do” attitude, are collaborative and show flexibility to compromise. You are proactive, solution-oriented and have the ability to see the bigger picture.

• An experience of influencing in a matrix organization is a real asset for this role.

• You have the ability to develop special skills, are open to new ideas, demonstrate curiosity, and have a thoughtful understanding of how previous experiences have shaped your attitudes, beliefs and behavior.

We seek individuals who view this position as a learning experience with the potential to open doors to various opportunities within Roche.

Please include a cover letter outlining why you want to work with us, your specific interest in our program, and how you would contribute to our success.

Closing date for applications: 10th of October 2024

There will be optional drop-in sessions on the 29th of August (10-11 CET) and 4th of September (16-17 CET) for an introduction to the program and an outline of the application process. You can sign up for the drop in session through this form.

Please note, recruitment will be conducted on a rolling basis, and we encourage applying as early as possible in the recruitment period. We’d like to let you know that our recruitment process includes multiple stages: an online video assessment, a virtual interview and a virtual half-day assessment center. Please note that the evaluation period for these stages may vary depending on the number of candidates being assessed.

Planned start date: Q1 2025

The position is temporary for 2 years.

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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 also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

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