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Global Project Manager

Roche

Carlsbad, CA
Full Time
Senior
100k-186k
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The Global Project Manager (GPM) plays a key role in optimized product delivery, accountable for all project management aspects of various projects from simple to complex in nature. Drives the project/product from the original concept through completion by developing and directing detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, spending, resource plans, and status reports. As a trusted advisor, the GPM translates and drives projects into products and enables the organization to use energy and time effectively and efficiently while quickly responding to changing business needs across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and implement project/program/product structures for product development and product care activities including communication management, timelines, resource and budget plans, progress and cost control.
  • Create, coordinate, and maintain integrated project plans including dependencies, resources, and budgets to enable efficient and effective team work.
  • Be accountable for quality implementation in projects, including project risk management, critical path analysis, scenario creation and analysis, budget management, and robust planning.
  • Execute project management processes such as guiding preparation for milestone reviews and capacity reviews, and lead improvement initiatives.
  • Apply and coach teams in agile methods and project methodology, including hybrid Agile approaches combining Agile and non-Agile techniques.
  • Lead meetings, foster knowledge sharing, and establish positive team dynamics through team building.
  • Set goals, establish, measure, and report KPIs, OKRs, or OBPs to enable teams to measure and improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
  • Serve as a single point of contact and control for project and program data, acting as a trusted advisor for holistic planning and risk management.
  • Identify project risks, describe potential implications, challenge assumptions, propose innovative options, and communicate issues proactively to stakeholders.
  • Manage project/product team information to support decision-making and act as an Agile Program Manager as defined by SAFe where applicable.
  • Work closely with various leads and partners to ensure optimized project delivery, coach team members, and develop new skills.
  • Lead improvement initiatives including proposals, planning, and implementation at Sub-Chapter or Chapter level.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or business from an accredited institution.
  • 6-8 years of project management experience in diagnostics, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or biotech.
  • 1-3 years of experience in clinical biomarker or In Vitro Diagnostic development.
  • Experience in a regulated industry, strong problem-solving and conflict management skills.
  • Profound understanding and knowledge of relevant Design Control and/or Phased Development processes.

Nice to Have

  • Master's degree in science, engineering, or business related fields from an accredited institution.
  • Demonstrated experience with Agile development practices and mindset.
  • PMP Certification and SAFe Certification.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or business.

Benefits & Perks

  • Relocation benefits are available.
  • Expected salary range of $100,000 to $185,600 based on location and experience.
  • Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
  • Position qualifies for benefits detailed at the provided link.

Working at Roche

At Roche, the culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections. Employees are valued, accepted, and respected for who they are, fostering an environment where individuals can thrive both personally and professionally. Roche is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, promoting merit, qualifications, and competence in its policies.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 25, 2025
Job CategoryProject Management
Salary100k-186k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

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About Roche

Website

roche.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Carlsbad, CA

Industry

Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing

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