Global Project Manager

Company: F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
Location: Pleasanton
Posted on: May 15, 2025

Job Description:

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 drives us to innovate and continuously advance science to ensure everyone has access to healthcare now and in the future. Our goal is to create a world where we all have more time with loved ones, embodying Roche's mission.
As part of the Project Management Chapter, the Global Project Manager (GPM) plays a key role in optimizing product delivery. The GPM is responsible for all project management aspects of various projects, from simple to complex, guiding projects from concept to completion through detailed work plans, schedules, estimates, resource plans, and status reports. The GPM acts as a trusted advisor, translating projects into products and enabling effective use of organizational resources, adapting quickly to changing business needs across the portfolio.
The Opportunity
The GPM will own and implement project, program, and product structures for development and care activities, including communication management, timelines, resource and budget plans, and progress and cost control. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining integrated project plans, managing dependencies, resources, and budgets to ensure efficient team workflows. The role also involves quality implementation, risk management, critical path analysis, scenario planning, budgeting, and robust planning.
Additional duties include executing project management processes such as milestone and capacity reviews, leading improvement initiatives, and applying best practices in project and product teams. The GPM will select appropriate methodologies, including Agile practices, and coach teams accordingly.
The role involves managing meetings, knowledge sharing, establishing and reporting KPIs, OKRs, or OBPs, and serving as a single point of contact for project data. The GPM will advise on holistic planning, risk management, and scenario creation to optimize value delivery. The position requires close collaboration with various stakeholders including Sub-Chapter Leads, Network Leads, and functional partners. Coaching team members and providing feedback on performance and progress are also key responsibilities.
Who You Are (Required)

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• You hold a Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or a related business field.
  
• You have 4+ years of project management experience in the diagnostic, medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech industry, leading complex projects.
  
• You have 1+ year of experience in clinical biomarker or IVD development, validations, regulatory submissions, or instrument development and program management.
  
• You have 1+ year of experience in a regulated industry (e.g., FDA 21 CFR part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 9001).
  
  Preferred
  
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  • You hold a Master's degree in science, engineering, or business.
    
  • You have experience with Planisware, MS-Office, G-Suite, and project management tools like Trello, LucidChart, Smartsheet, Jira, ADO.
    
  • You have experience with Agile practices and mindset.
    
  • You hold PMP and SAFe certifications.
    
  • You demonstrate problem-solving, critical thinking, and effective communication skills.
    
  • You have knowledge of Design Control, Phased Development, healthcare quality, risk, and regulatory compliance.
    
    This position is based in Pleasanton, CA. Relocation benefits are not offered. The salary range is $97,000 - $180,500, with potential bonuses, based on experience and other factors. Benefits are detailed at the provided link.
    Who We Are
    We are committed to innovation, science, and global health impact, with over 100,000 employees worldwide. Our efforts have treated millions and conducted billions of tests, driven by a passionate, creative, and ambitious workforce.
    Let's build a healthier future, together.
    Roche is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. For accommodations during the application process, please contact us via the provided form.
    About Us
    We believe in urgent innovation and transforming patients' lives through courageous decisions and actions. Our commitment to ethics, access, and scientific rigor guides us today and tomorrow. We are proud of our identity, our work, and our global collaboration.
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