Project Director

A healthier future. That’s what drives us. Always innovating, we bring together dedicated people and diverse perspectives from across our global network, empowering each other to keep breaking new ground. That’s what makes us who we are. That’s what makes us Roche.

As a Capital Project Director, within the capital delivery group, you will be responsible for leading large and/or complex facility/equipment improvement projects within our US manufacturing network as well as potentially at our international sites.

• Build and lead the project team, motivating them through your strong communication and leadership skills with clear decision-making to maintain project flow. 

• Model collaboration through strong partnership with User Team Lead and other key customers and stakeholders 

• Champion both design and construction safety as a key priority, engaging the Safety, Health, and Environment team throughout the project lifecycle.

• Accountable for fiscal control of the project by

  • Developing funding strategy in alignment with execution strategy,

  • managing scope and schedule of the capital project within the agreed business case, and

  • keeping team focused on  execution plan

• Engage with senior executive sponsors, site leadership and other key leaders on development of business case, execution & funding strategy and resolution of any impediments that arise

• From early concept, through design, construction and commissioning and qualification,, deliver the project not relenting until the project’s business intent is actually met.

• B.S. in engineering, architecture or construction with a minimum of 15 years (12 with a Masters) successfully managing design and construction projects in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, with at least 5 years managing large (>$400M), complex projects, some of this preferably in an international environment.

• Known for your exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills in capital project delivery.

• Proven expertise in effectively applying and/or developing advanced project management tools and methodologies.

• Broad understanding of the principles of various engineering disciplines, in-depth understanding of one engineering discipline directly related to Roche core business of manufacturing.

Preferred:

• MS in Engineering and/or an MBA and/or a PE/equivalent .

• Special knowledge requirements include biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical processes and facility design approaches, plus solid understanding of Pharmaceutical cGMP requirements.

• Understanding of risk based qualification.

• Lean Construction knowledge and practitioner.

Please note this position has the flexibility to be a remote based role with expected travel to project sites as needed.

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $178,000 to $331,000 annually. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.  This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Relocation benefits are not approved for this posting.

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