Organizational Change Manager

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 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.

The Opportunity

As a (Senior) Organizational Change Manager, you will partner closely with (potentially multiple) mid- to large-scale projects and stakeholders to lead and implement the ‘people side of change’ ensuring successful change experience design, organizational readiness, behavior change and adoption. You will also connect with and inspire your colleagues, helping to shape the future of our organization.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the proven ability to: 

Apply structured OCM methodologies and concepts to lead teams successfully through the change journey in a data-driven manner by:

• Aligning vision, values and culture through targeted change efforts, sponsor commitment, leadership alignment, stakeholder engagement and other strategic interventions

• Creating a holistic change management strategy and integrating change management activities into project plans, owning and driving the implementation of OCM plans

• Building an active change agent network to cascade necessary sponsorship and ensure engagement

• Working with project teams to identify and align the people or change success criteria, metrics and KPIs, which are then used for the basis of your data-driven OCM strategy

• Tracking and reporting progress and risks to the successful implementation of your OCM strategy

• Consulting and coaching project teams, sponsors, change agents, also line managers and supervisors when necessary

• Partnering with HR when necessary to ensure that needed changes are supported by HR processes and structures

Who you are

We are looking for someone who is experienced in change management principles, methodologies, and tools such as Prosci, Change First, ACMP, etc.; psychology of change, Project Management (in a CSV and GxP environment), Lean & Agile, Design Thinking, with

• Academic background in social or behavioral sciences is preferred such as (organizational) psychology, anthropology, sociology, cognitive & behavioral neuroscience, adult learning, marketing, communications

• Additional exposure or experience with performance consulting,  (digital) marketing, behavioral economics is appreciated

• Experienced in moderating workshops with diverse project teams (physically & virtually)

• Relevant mindsets: growth mindset, entrepreneurship, customer centricity, data-driven, systems / design thinking, embracing the operating principles, VACC leadership

• Applied knowledge in one or more of the following capabilities: Project Management, Agile Coaching, and / or Business Analysis.

In addition, you demonstrate that you are:

• Strong communicator: ability to build substantial organizational awareness and trust quickly; ability to explain complex organizational set-up and concepts  in an easily understandable written format; 

• Well-organized: ability to juggle multiple tasks at once while keeping an eye on the big picture and documenting progress

• A team player: ability to generate enthusiasm and drive commitment; ability to work with virtual teams across the organization, located in different time zones and with differing cultures, keeping others informed and are sensitive to others’ needs

• Willing to be proactive and work across levels: from strategic to hands-on

• Able to uphold a psychologically safe environment

• Fluent in English (written and spoken), additional languages are a plus or may be required depending on location and projects

Expectations for a senior level role:

• Able to act as a  strategic/senior partner who collaborates with senior leaders across the organization to drive impact within the project

• Set an example as an OCM leader and for cross-functional collaboration; effectively navigating the complexities of working in a matrixed organization

• Contributing to the OCM Knowledge Base at Roche, thought leadership

• Coaching and mentoring of less experienced OCM practitioners, supporting our OCM capability building pipeline

• Able to coach senior leadership on their role as Change Leaders

In exchange we provide you with

• Development opportunities: Roche is rich in learning resources. We provide constant development opportunities, free language courses & training, the possibility of international assignments, internal position changes and the chance to shape your own career. 

• Excellent benefits & flexibility:  Roche Annual Bonus, Monthly transportation allowance, Home Office set - up equipment, Health Insurance, Life/Accident insurance, Full salary when on sick leave for the first 9 days, Eyeglasses settlement, One-time payment options for various events in the life e.g. wedding, childbirth, Service Awards: We value loyalty with additional holidays and bonus payment, Work in a hybrid model (2 days/week from the office)

• A global diverse community, where we learn from each other. At Roche, we cooperate, debate, make decisions, celebrate successes and have fun as a team. Our leadership is very focused on people, creating a strong, inclusive culture, so you always have the chance to share your opinion.

​Salary starts from 2800 EUR gross/monthly. Final salary depends on the successful candidate's level of experience, skills and qualifications.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.