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Roche Digital Technology (RDT) is where innovation meets purpose. As a global team at the heart of Roche, we are a community of business-minded technologists committed to help shape tomorrow’s digital future of healthcare. Our mission is to power Roche through cutting-edge digital technologies, harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence, data, and scalable tech innovations. Driven by purpose and passion, we’re building a future where digital is a core strength across all of Roche, enabling smarter ways of working, unlocking human potential, and driving breakthroughs that truly matter for millions of patients around the world.
As the Head of RDT for Legal & Compliance and Group Communications you will serve as the strategic business partner and technology leader to Roche’s Group Legal & Compliance and Communications functions within the Roche Digital and Technology Organization (RDT). This position, which reports directly to the Global Head Roche Digital Technology - Group Functions, requires a visionary leader who can define the product strategy and roadmap for a portfolio of technology products that enable these critical business areas.
This role combines deep domain expertise with leadership acumen to deliver innovative, impactful solutions that ensure Roche's compliance, enhance its reputation, and propel its digital transformation goals. You will lead a team of people leaders including product managers and work in a networked, agile environment to maximize value, manage the product group's total cost, and foster strong, collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders across the organization.
Strategic Leadership & Executive Business Partnership: Act as the primary strategic business partner and trusted advisor to senior leaders within the designated Group Function. Define, own, and execute a forward-thinking global technology vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap that aligns with functional priorities and accelerates Roche's overall digital ambition.
Portfolio & Financial Management: Assume full accountability for the technology product portfolio supporting the function. Oversee the entire product lifecycle, budget, vendor relationships, and financial management to ensure investments deliver maximum business value and a seamless user experience.
Team Leadership & Talent Development: Lead, mentor, and empower a high-performing, global team of technology professionals and people leaders. Foster an agile, product-centric culture of innovation, accountability, continuous improvement, and business-centricity.
Operational Excellence & Governance: Ensure the reliability, security, performance, and compliance of the function's entire technology landscape. Proactively manage risk and ensure all platforms, products, and processes adhere to Roche's global standards for data privacy and regulatory requirements.
Digital Innovation & Value Realization: Champion the digital transformation of the business function. Drive the exploration and adoption of emerging technologies—such as AI, automation, and advanced analytics—to unlock new insights, drive efficiency, and create measurable business value.
Service Excellence: Oversee the end-to-end technology landscape for the designated Group Functions. Ensure the reliability, security, compliance, and performance of all solutions
Strategic Business Acumen: A proven ability to translate complex business needs into a clear product vision and technology strategy in a global organization. Strong financial management skills and a data-driven approach to portfolio decisions, with the ability to articulate business value and outcomes to executive stakeholders.
Servant Leadership: A VACC (Visionary, Architect, Coach, Catalyst) mindset with a strong and proven track record of building, developing, and empowering high-performing, global teams.
Executive Stakeholder Influence: Exceptional ability to build credibility, trust, and strong relationships with senior business leaders and diverse stakeholders. Proven track record of influencing and navigating complexity within a global, matrixed enterprise.
Agile & Enterprise Mindset: An enterprise-level thinker with a passion for innovation and a strong focus on delivering value through agile methodologies and a product-centric approach. Ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries and break down silos to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions.
Exceptional Communication: Outstanding verbal, written, and visual communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts and compelling strategic narratives to both technical and non-technical executive audiences.
Domain Expertise: Deep understanding and extensive experience in applying technology to solve challenges and create value within Legal & Communications.
Relevant Experience
Master's Degree or advanced degree
5+ years of leadership experience and related knowledge
Ready for the next step? We look forward to hearing from you. Apply now to discover this exciting opportunity! Every role at Roche plays a part in making a difference in patients’ lives. Join us in making an impact!
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.
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