Commissioning & Qualification Manager (m/f/d)

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The Position

Global Engineering executes projects in Pharma Technical Operations (PT), and other divisions within Roche on demand.

Within Global Engineering, the Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) Manager has overall responsibility for the compliant, in time and in budget delivery of Commissioning & Qualification deliverables.  The Commissioning & Qualification Manager reports to the PTT Regional Head of C&Q.

Work is self-directed in nature.

Projects / initiatives can vary in both length of time and complexity, requiring extensive cross-functional collaboration and agile execution strategies in support of GMP manufacturing operations, affiliates and CMOs.

The position requires excellent internal and external collaboration and influencing skills and the ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams.   

Are you ready to lead large-scale engineering projects that deliver life-saving medicines to patients worldwide? Join our Global Engineering team and take overall responsibility for the compliant and timely delivery of Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) for our pharmaceutical technical operations

The Opportunity

As a C&Q Manager, you will act as a Sub-Project Manager within Global Engineering, driving excellence in a dynamic and collaborative team environment.  

You will:



* Lead Cross-Functional Teams: Motivate and inspire diverse teams during the C&Q phase, setting clear expectations and fostering a "one team" culture.


* Drive Project Success: Manage C&Q project scope to ensure deliverables are met within the approved budget and schedule.


* Ensure Global Compliance: Execute all deliverables in full alignment with the Roche Pharmaceutical Quality Management System (PQS) and international regulatory standards.


* Innovate and Challenge: Identify better ways to accomplish objectives by introducing best practices and innovation for C&Q Capex project management.


* Partner Strategically: Proactively build trustful relationships with key stakeholders and customers to support Roche’s strategic business goals.

Who you are

You bring:



* A University Degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.


* Bachelor with 6-8 years experience, Master with 5-7 years experience in the (bio)pharmaceutical industry, specifically in sterile drug product manufacturing or qualification.


* You have gained particular experience in leading a drug product sterile filling facility commissioning and qualification, leading the commissioning and qualificat...