Technical Project Lead

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The Position

In Near Patient Care (NPC) Development, we turn technology into life-saving diagnostic solutions that give patients and clinicians confidence when every second counts.

We are looking for a visionary Technical Project Leader to drive key initiatives within our Standards & Product Risks subchapter inside System Development and Integration.

The Opportunity

In this influential role as Technical Project Leader – NPC Development Standards & Product Risks, you will represent R&D on high-impact global projects, leading cross-functional engineering teams to deliver world-class technical solutions and methods. As a subject matter expert, you will bridge technical design, design verification, risk management, and regulatory compliance while partnering closely with Global and Local Regulatory Affairs, Operations, and senior business leaders worldwide.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading & Delivering: Planning, executing, and owning R&D deliverables, resources, and budgets for complex global initiatives.
• Shaping Strategy: Standardizing internal R&D processes and best practices to ensure full regulatory alignment.
• Collaborating Globally: Acting as the key R&D interface to Regulatory Affairs, Operations, and executive stakeholders worldwide.
• Driving Technical Excellence: Applying deep expertise in IVD systems engineering, technical design, and verification to solve complex engineering challenges.

Who You Are

You bring:

• A proven track record of leading high-performing technical project teams in a highly regulated IVD environment.
• Deep experience in R&D systems engineering, verification, and alignment with global regulatory requirements.

You have:

• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills within complex global matrix organizations.
• A passion for bridging technical design, risk management, and compliance to build life-saving diagnostic solutions.

Are you ready to apply? We want someone who thinks beyond the job offered - someone who knows that this position can be a unique opportunity to shape the future of Roche.

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.