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Site Head IT OT - Roche Innovation Center Philadelphia

Genentech
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Jul 03, 2025
The Position

Site Head IT OT - Roche Innovation Center Philadelphia

At Roche, we are passionate about transforming patients' lives and we are fearless in both decisions and actions - we believe that good business means a better world. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. 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 leveraging new technologies.

The Opportunity

As the Site Head IT OT position at the Roche Innovation Center Philadelphia (RICP), you will have a unique opportunity to shape information and technology solutions in line with the Pharma Vision. You will drive business opportunities enabled by information and operational technologies and are responsible for the end-to-end IT and OT landscape as a strategic interface for technology and process development, risk, and relationship management. This includes a key role in digitalizing PT's global manufacturing network to deliver reliable services by standardizing the IT and OT environment.

Reporting to the Global ITOT Head, you will be a member of the global IT OT Business Partner Network and deliver harmonized IT and OT solutions for the global PT manufacturing network.

As the business partner to the campus, your focus is always on site priorities including Make Access Release and delivering the pipeline of new products in alignment with network priorities. Your contribution will be fundamental to embed the new operating model and culture into the entire function. As PT endeavors a lean and agile way of working, you will be influencing and coordinating a growing, global contingent of employees in shiftingmindsets and agile ways of working.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Integrate with the end-to-end Make Assess Release (MAR) process of site.

  • Provide strong inspirational/engaging leadership and coaching to direct reports and develop the next generation of leaders while nurturing a culture of agility and collaboration.

  • For the site IT OT Services and Product Portfolio, ensure overall production strategy and commitments are met, supported by a conducive environment for robust manufacturing execution and continuous improvement.

  • In partnership with business stakeholders, take a key role in identifying business opportunities and co-creating technology-enabled strategies in alignment with overall Manufacturing Site and Network level Themes & Epics. Facilitate continuous improvement of prioritized initiatives and operational processes, ensuring mobilization of needed resources and skills to advance the IT OT system life cycle, including integration, deployment, and upgrades.

  • Accountable for 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.

  • Catalyze organizational growth, negotiate and influence through being a coach, change agent, trainer, mentor and sounding board for team members.

Who You Are

  • Bachelor's degree in Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent experience; Master/PhD is a plus.

  • 15+ years professional experience in global and complex business environments.

  • 8+ years of people management and/or product management experience.

  • Highly developed people skills, demonstrating a clear commitment to people development and effective mentoring.

  • Ability to travel up to 10%.

Special Skills:

  • Change Management experience in creating a long-term vision for an organization in alignment with business strategy and priorities.

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

  • Excellent communication skills at both global and local level to technical and non-technical individuals

The ideal candidate

  • Is a strong people leader who can inspire and engage the organization and align them to PT vision and strategy in close collaboration with the PT site Vice President and General Manager and their organizations.

  • Has IT, OT and/or business domain 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).

  • 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".

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Philadelphia, PA is between $171,900 and $319,300. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Relocation benefits are not available for this position.

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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