Network & Capability Manager
Publication date:
01 October 2024Workload:
100%- Place of work:Kaiseraugst
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The Position
Network and Capability Manager
A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.
The Clinical Distribution organization’s objective is to cost-effectively ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time every time, such that no patient will go without treatment and no clinical trial will be delayed. The Network & Capabilities Manager ensures organizational readiness for the Clinical Distribution team and our North Star: All patients worldwide, within one day, CO2 neutral.
The Network & Capabilities Manager is a member of the Network & Capabilities Chapter, which is jointly accountable for all elements of clinical supply chain distribution for the global Roche/Genentech portfolio of >500 studies. The global Network & Capability chapter is responsible for the logistic framework and setup to enable optimized and reliable clinical distribution for all studies (more than 100k shipments yearly across >130 countries), through effective use of industry-leading clinical distribution strategies (e.g. direct 2 patients), processes and systems. The Network & Capabilities Manager is a team member in an agile organizational structure, overseeing and supporting the distribution network (more than 23 warehouses and depots) and a spend of more than 50m CHF yearly.
The Opportunity:
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You are responsible for overseeing and optimizing the distribution network (>100k shipments per year) to enable timely, reliable and efficient delivery for all global Roche/Genentech clinical trials. Therefore you partner closely with the study management chapter.
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You support and execute the network & capabilities chapter strategy, aligning with the overall distribution strategy.
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You oversee and verify distribution costs and spend (>50m CHF/year).
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You drive best practices, standardization, and optimization of distribution network processes in collaboration with the Business Capability Leads (BCLs), ensuring supply chain reliability.
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You ensure that deviations are documented, incidents are tracked, assessed, and resolved in compliance with industry regulations and company policies. As well you conduct thorough root cause analysis to identify the underlying causes of deviations and implement effective preventive measures. In addition you oversee the CAPAs and effectiveness checks in collaboration with the responsible global Quality teams.
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You co-create and execute objectives for the global network & capabilities chapter, enabling continuous improvements and cultural transition towards a self-managed team and organization.
Who you are:
We are looking for an experienced professional (m/f/d) to join our team with significant expertise and extensive years of professional experience.
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You have a strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain management, including warehouse and transportation management, logistics, and regulatory requirements for clinical trials.
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You possess excellent knowledge of clinical supply chain distribution processes, industry best practices, and the tools and systems needed to enable operational excellence.
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You act as an architect and catalyst in the distribution organization, taking smart risks and streamlining or stopping non-value-adding work.
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You bring excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues and convey key messages effectively to senior leadership.
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You have 5-7+ years of operational experience in supply chain, distribution, planning, and/or manufacturing, with significant expertise in clinical supply chain management.
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You hold a degree (BA, MS, MBA) in a technical, business, or supply chain field or possess relevant experience; certifications like APICS, SCOR, Operational Excellence, Six Sigma, or Lean training are a plus.
Who we are
At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.
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Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.
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