Head of Reagent Manufacturing and Science

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The Position

Purpose of the Role

To deliver consistently high-quality assay reagents across multiple sites ensuring manufacturing readiness and scalability. This role is central to meeting company goals for rapid scale-up continuous improvement and the successful implementation of new manufacturing technologies and processes.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic and Operational Leadership

Develop and execute strategic capacity plans to ensure reagent supply meets the companys aggressive scale-up and new product introduction timelines.

Align reagent manufacturing performance with assay platform requirements including stability cost and quality targets.

Manage complexity across multiple concurrent projects supporting global scale-up efforts as needed.

Build a One Team ethos across R&D scale-up transfer and manufacturing functions.

Technical Leadership

Define clear reagent manufacturing requirements to enable successful R&D handover and process scalability.

Implement robust validation strategies for all process changes optimizations and improvementsincluding equipment processes and test methods.

Introduce automation and best-in-class equipment and processes to harmonize reagent manufacturing across sites.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance batch-to-batch consistency and manufacturing efficiency.

Compliance and Quality

Ensure compliance with internal quality systems GMP GLP GDP and H&S protocols.

Lead FMEA and risk mitigation strategies to safeguard product quality and personnel safety.

Monitor and act on non-conformances audit results and documentation across reagent manufacturing operations.

Communication and Collaboration

Foster strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders including suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Communicate progress challenges and updates to all levels of the business in a proactive and transparent manner.

Support knowledge transfer and cross-site standardization.

People Leadership

Identify and address skill gaps within the reagent manufacturing teams particularly in scale-up and technology transfer.

Drive recruitment coaching and talent development to build high-performing engaged teams.

Collaborate with Training to implement impactful learning and development programs.

Serve as a role model and mentor fostering a culture of accountability motivation and collaboration.

Budget and Cost Management

Manage departmental budget and monitor Reagents COGS identifying and driving cost-saving opportunities.

Leverage strategic supplier relationships and economies of scale to reduce costs and improve reagent quality.

Non-Technical Competencies

To be successful in this role the candidate must demonstrate :

A high level of motivation flexibility and a solutions-driven mindset.

Strong technical and people leadership with the ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels.

Ownership accountability and drive to meet organizational goals.

Clear and effective communication across functions and levels.

Exceptional problem-solving skills in complex and ambiguous situations.

Ability to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines.

Willingness and ability to travel between company sites as needed.

Knowledge and Skills (Essential & Desirable)

Proven leadership in reagent manufacturing R&D transfer and scale-up.

Deep technical knowledge in reagent processes including materials like antibodies beads and biological reagents.

Strong understanding of GMP validation automation and analytical technologies.

Excellent organizational and project management skills.

Experience building and leading high-performance teams across global locations.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together more than 100000 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.

Lets build a healthier future together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Energy Management,Insurance Management,HR Marketing,Catia,Administration And Secretarial

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1