Operations Rotational Development Program (ORDP)

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The Position

We are looking for talented post-graduates with a strong interest in Operations for our rotational development program within Pharma Technical Operations (PT) at Roche in Basel and Kaiseraugst, Switzerland.

Over the course of 24 months, you will work in a cross-functional setup, and you will have the opportunity to contribute to different key PT projects at Roche. The development rotations are designed to provide challenging and meaningful business related assignments, training in technical and leadership skills, and coaching under business managers and mentors. You will gain on-the-job experience and a broad perspective on the core PT functions that are critical to the manufacturing of Roche/Genentech products. ORDP offers you the opportunity to rotate in any of the functional business areas of PT including: Internal Manufacturing Network, Quality and Compliance, Cell & Gene Therapy, Technical Development, Operational Excellence & Digital,Technical Regulatory, Product and Supply Chain Management, MSAT & Engineering, Strategy, as well as functions supporting PT, e.g. Global Pharma Procurement.

The opportunity:

• Four six-month rotations within Pharma Technical Operations 

• The program starts on 1st September 2025

• Formal targeted internal and external trainings, meetings and offsite events

• Presentation opportunities and exposure, conference visits and participation, mentoring program and reverse mentoring to the Pharma Technical Leadership Team 

Your key responsibilities and tasks:

• Accountable for the end to end project deliverables associated with the rotation assignment under the supervision of the rotation manager

• Regular reviews with the rotation manager and the program manager on the project/assignment status

• Regular feedback and career/development updates with the program manager to ensure growth and development

• Attend functions/meetings/offsite (both global and local) for rotation as agreed to by the rotation manager

• End of project/assignment presentation to business leaders of work completed in rotations
   

Who you are:

You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You are someone who likes to move around in a network and provide it with new impulses. Furthermore, you’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

You are a student or recently graduated (less than two years ago) from a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in one of the following disciplines: Biochemical, Biomedical, Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Operations or related disciplines. 

You bring Operations-related internships or maximum 2 years of work experience.

In addition you bring the following skills and competencies:

• You are a strong team player with a solid understanding of the importance of delivery

• You are task oriented and you bring first project experience

• You have excellent communication skills with a multicultural mindset

• You have strong technical, quantitative and analytical skills

• You are a quick learner and passionate about continually adapting your skills and knowledge

• You have a strong passion and motivation to contribute to Roche’s Operations organization

• You are fluent in English and you speak German at least on a B1 level
   

Please apply until: 18. March 2025

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Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more.

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.