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Principal Specialist Learning Programme

Inseriert am: 14.05.2019

Who We Are


At Roche, over 90,000 people across 150 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.


You will work within the Business Sustainability group which is responsible for helping Pharma Research and Early Development (pRED) maintain its License to Operate by transparently demonstrating pRED meets the high business standards demanded by both internal and external partners. Translating these demands into pragmatic and solution-oriented support for pRED scientists is increasingly important to ensure the sustainable discovery and development of new medicines.


The Position


As a member of the pRED Business Sustainability team you will contribute to key initiatives and projects to improve learning management within pRED, such as:


Develop, deliver & manage an appropriate pRED operating model for learning programmes to cover Roche, pRED, Functional and personal learning in the context of the introduction of Cornerstone as the new learning platform.
Coordinateand collaborate across pRED to ensure that training matrices are developed, made transparent and maintained enabling courses to be appropriately targeted to the right people at the right time.
Manage and motivate within a matrix as this position will not have hierarchical authority (single contributor).
Represent pRED on learning management groups within Roche.
Manage additional projects or programmes as defined by the pRED Operations Portfolio Committee


Some tasks and responsibilities will be to:



  • Bring together, influence and motivate a coalition of key contributors from different parts of pRED involved in learning as well as represent pRED on learning management groups within the company

  • Develop fit for purpose solutions to ensure the operating model evolves with the organisation’s (Roche & pRED) requirements

  • Define, manage and effectively communicate learning KPIs to stakeholders across pRED

  • Effectively and sensitively manage the changes required to ensure a successful implementation of the learning operating model

  • Generate an open and inclusive environment which supports the exchange of ideas

  • Manage additional projects or programmes as defined by the pRED Operations Portfolio Committee

  • Negotiate with stakeholders to deliver value for pRED and Roche (one pRED mindset)

  • Role model a ‘can-do’ solution oriented mindset

  • Clearly demonstrate the pRED guiding principles in all behaviours

  • Positively contribute to building a climate of innovation, empowerment and success


Who You Are


To be successful in this role, you possess the following qualifications:



  • Master’s degree or Bachelor's degree with equivalent expertise

  • Experience with learning management approaches, ideally Cornerstone

  • Experience in successfully running multi-functional programs or projects in a pharmaceutical research and development organization

  • Experience in delivering new initiatives across different cultures

  • Successfully delivered projects by leveraging diversity in a large organisation

  • Ability to credibly work at senior levels in the organization, e.g. pLF members

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills


If you are proud of contributing and feel you have the dedication to teamwork and innovation that we are seeking, then Roche is the organization for you. Every role at Roche plays a part in making a difference to patients’ lives. If you want work in a passionate team, make your mark & improve lives, apply now.


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.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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