Sub Chapter Lead - Molecular Lab Research and Early Development - Roche Diagnostics Solutions

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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.

Diagnostics are an integral part of decision-making along every step of a person’s health, wellness and disease journey. A diagnostic test alone can help clinicians change the course of someone’s healthcare experience – and their life. We are a healthcare pioneer and the industry’s global leader in in-vitro diagnostics, our Diagnostics Division pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo to redefine what’s possible. Our commitment to research and development means we can bring to the market integrated solutions in diagnostic testing, laboratory efficiency, healthcare digitalization and decision support tools and software. Our products deliver increasingly precise information to help save lives, prevent or control the risk of infection and monitor treatment effectiveness. 

The Opportunity

As the Molecular Lab LDT/RUO/Pharma Services Research and Early Development Sub-Chapter Lead, you will be a member of the Diagnostics Solutions Research and Early Development (RED) Team.

In this position, you will be the leading figure and key point of contact for Roche Diagnostics’ capabilities in Molecular LDT, RUO, and Pharma Services Research and Early Development. You will improve the team’s overarching expertise based on current and upcoming needs to deliver on network priorities (e.g. upcoming portfolio investments with new technology skills needed).

As the Sub-Chapter Lead, you will be the key enabler to maintain and advance scientific skill profile and technological standards of the Sub-Chapter teams on a world class level.

You will be responsible for developing the capabilities of expert teams dedicated to and responsible for complex Research and Early Development programs for Molecular Lab PCR and Sequencing LDT and RUO applications, assays, and translational research/pharma services.

As a line manager, you will be responsible for designing and optimizing team members’ personal professional journey and coaching your direct reports.

You will have an impact on the applied and exploratory research pipeline in the fields of PCR and Sequencing applications and assay development.

• Leverage a consolidated view of the Sub-Chapter’s capabilities to represent the most specialized expertise in the field of Molecular Diagnostics towards Business and other Functions

• Define the short and long term capability needs for the Sub-Chapter to deliver on the Function’s and Network’s strategy, ultimately advancing the Function’s expertise and helping our Customer Areas and Life-Cycle Teams (LCTs) to achieve their business objectives

• Nurture and develop an empowered, knowledgeable, effective and efficient group of subject matter experts (SMEs) within the Sub-Chapter with the capabilities to support Roche Diagnostics’ efforts with best-in-class expertise

• Support innovation concepts and programs for the CA Molecular Lab business in cross-functional teams involving suitable skills from other functions like e.g. RED, RRD, and CSI as well as the Molecular lab Development Network, Sequencing Network, Life Cycles, CDMA, and/or other teams

• Act as Role-model for Agile Leadership behaviors, as well as for our culture, attitude & behaviors as defined in We@RocheDiagnostics

• Have the ability to navigate within a changing organization, maintaining objectivity, respect for differences of opinion, fairness, open communication and consensus building skill

• Are responsible for research, Pre-DCC, and DCC product delivery and budget management involving your Sub-Chapter

Who You Are

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in science or a related field. Experience or background in R&D and especially research & early development is a plus.

• 7+ years of experience in the diagnostics industry or a related field in business related functions and leadership, interna