Business Integration Manager - Solution Integration

Company: Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd
Location: Riverside
Posted on: January 15, 2023

Job Description:

The Position

Are you passionate about Information (IT) and Automation Technology (OT) and aspiring to make a meaningful impact? Are you curious to shape a digital manufacturing architecture, ready to advance competitiveness on the market?

We Make Medicines!

Behind every product sold by Roche is Pharma Global Technical Operations (PT). Starting with Phase I of the development process and continuing through to product maturity, PT makes lifesaving medicines at 11 locations, with the support of partners from around the world. Information (IT) and Automation Technology (OT) teams are key in producing and delivering medicine to patients. The organization is currently undergoing a transformation towards digitalization, advancing fundamental elements to meet future needs, such as using new technologies.

The IT OT Business Integration Manager - Solution Integration position offers a unique opportunity to shape the information and technology solutions in alignment with the Pharma vision. Reporting to the IT OT Site Head, you will be a member of the IT OT Manufacturing Network and deliver harmonized IT and OT solutions for the global PT manufacturing network.

As IT OT Business Integration Manager, you will be the driver of ITOT product roadmap realization by partnering to fully understand business opportunities enabled by information and operational technologies. In partnering with the site, your focus is always on Make Assess Release (MAR) in alignment with site priorities as well as demand originating from Projects. Being responsible for the end to end IT OT landscape, you are a key interface for development of technology and processes, risk and relationship management. In addition, you take a key role in the digitalization of PT's global manufacturing network, which targets to deliver reliable services through standardization of the IT and OT environment. Your contribution will be fundamental to embed the new operating model and culture into the entire function.

What you'll be working on:

* De facto Squad Lead until formal structures are established based on need and scope of the initiatives (e.g. ASPIRE, SingleLIMS, and Desigo).


* A representative for the ITOT organization, running huddles, facilitating support.


* Responsible for IT OT deliverables in supporting the end-to-end Make Assess Release (MAR) processes of the site.


* Responsible for the technological IT OT landscape and its integration at the site.


* As responsible for the site IT OT landscape evolution, ensure overall production strategy and commitments are met whilst increasing the site's digital maturity in line with the PT Strategy.


* In partnership with business stakeholders, Business Integration Managers, Technological Product Leads/Owners take a key role in identifying business opportunities and support of PT Strategy Deployment activities - Site projects, PoCs, Pilots.


* Act as liaison with regard to system architectures, system integration and the underlying business processes.


* Drive continuous improvement activities of prioritized initiatives, operational and support processes.


* Lead cross-functional teams in an agile set-up, taking the role of advising, educating and challenging the status quo with a customer oriented E2E mindset.



The ideal candidate:

* Lives the motto of getting things done, can do strategy but not shy about providing direct operations support/ end to end issue resolution.


* Has business domain and IT OT expertise in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, with an experience in manufacturing and Technical Operations and an understanding of market challenges and competitive advantages.


* Proficient knowledge of pharmaceutical technology and processes (manufacturing, digital plant, shop floor systems, quality lab systems, data historians or automation systems) as well as system architecture and its integration.


* Nurtures a business consultative and value driven partnership. Demonstrates executive presence, strong business acumen, navigates ambiguity and manages complexity.


* Well-networked. Exhibits intellectual curiosity and integrity, with a high degree of self-awareness, empathy and listening skills. Lives a speak up culture and promotes a culture of trust.


* Approach to work with an agile mindset, i.e. good enough instead of perfection, focus on "Reuse before Buy before Make."



Requirements / Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems or related experience.


* Highly developed people and negotiation skills.


* 10+ years of professional experience in global and complex business environments.


* 3+ years of working experience on MES or ERP solutions in business or IT/OT side.



Special Skills:

* Entrepreneurial mindset with focus on continuous improvement, end-to-end thinker and problem solver, applying lean and agile methods.


* Excellent communication skills at both, a global and local level to technical and non technical audiences.


* Roche embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.



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Who we are

A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 40 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. Genentech has multiple therapies on the market for cancer & other serious illnesses. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech where we believe that our employees are our most important asset & are dedicated to remaining a great place to work.

Unless entitled to a reasonable accommodation under applicable law, employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with customer requirements, the company's health and safety obligations and/or applicable law or guidelines.

Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We believe that by championing diversity of background, thought and experience, we can foster a sense of belonging and provide an environment where every employee feels valued, included, and able to contribute their best for the patients we serve. We're focused on attracting, retaining, developing and advancing our people to their full potential by rewarding bold ways of thinking and integrating inclusive behaviors into every aspect of our work.

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer, and we embrace the increasingly diverse world around us. Genentech prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status and veteran status. For more information about equal employment opportunity, visit our Genentech Careers Homepage.

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