Head of Equipment Engineering (Director)

Job description

The Position

This role is a critical leader within our Global Engineering function, responsible for driving excellence in equipment and process engineering across the Roche manufacturing network. As part of a collaborative and innovative Engineering Leadership Team, you will lead a global workforce of equipment specialists who are dedicated to standardizing equipment engineering, optimizing assets, and delivering transformative technologies to support our pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical operations. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to deliver innovative medicines to patients worldwide.

The Opportunity

As the Head of Equipment Engineering (Director), you will be responsible for leading a global equipment and process engineering function, driving technical standards and ensuring successful delivery of multibillion CHF capital projects across Roche’s pharmaceutical manufacturing network. You will develop multi-year strategies to enhance capabilities, embrace innovation, and optimize engineering operations while engaging with key internal and external stakeholders. Key responsibilities include:

• Creating and implementing a global vision, strategies, and operating model for equipment engineering while leading a geographically distributed team of specialists and partnering with strategic service providers.

• Overseeing the development and implementation of engineering standards for equipment and integrated process solutions, ensuring alignment with cutting-edge technologies and sustainability goals.

• Partnering with key stakeholders, including PTT Technology Strategy, Standards, and gMSAT, to standardize equipment and processes, advance smart manufacturing, and implement the new technologies roadmap.

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