Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field
7+ years of relevant experience
5 years of leadership experience with direct people management
Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis and process improvement
Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting to executive leadership
Responsibilities
Lead and empower a team of 6 global product planners
Translate market signals into synchronized manufacturing plans
Drive divisional Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes
Oversee resolution of supply chain disruptions
Strengthen partnerships with lifecycle teams and procurement
Define global inventory objectives and optimize distribution networks
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness programs
Retirement savings plan with company match
Discretionary annual bonus based on performance
Participation in long-term incentive programs
Professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
The Position The Opportunity
As the Global Product Planning Lead for Molecular and Pathology Reagents, you will step into a vital leadership role within our globally orchestrated network. You will lead a talented team of global product planners, balancing strategic inventory targets with high-performance operational execution to ensure life-saving diagnostics reach patients when and where they are needed most.
Lead and Empower Teams: Provide direct leadership and strategic direction to a team of 6 global product planners, nurturing their confidence and professional growth.
Orchestrate Global Demand & Supply: Translate complex market signals into synchronized manufacturing plans, coordinating production volumes directly with manufacturing sites around the globe.
Drive S&OP Excellence: Lead divisional Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes to foster collaboration, shared accountability, and robust long-term volume alignment.
Navigate Disruption Proactively: Oversee critical bottleneck resolution and mitigation processes during unpredictable supply chain or geopolitical disruptions to secure global supply continuity.
Strengthen Cross-Functional Partnerships: Act as a key strategic partner to lifecycle teams, direct procurement, and functional heads to smoothly manage product launches, changeovers, and regulatory transitions.
Optimize Distribution Networks: Define global inventory objectives and safety stock recommendations across international hubs, balancing transport strategies (sea vs. air) to maximize efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
Who You Are
A Proven Leader: You possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related business field, paired with 7+ years of related experience and 5 Years leadership experience with proven direct people leadership, coaching, stakeholder management, team building, motivating and conflict resolution.
An Enterprise Thinker: You have a demonstrated track record of building bridges across complex global networks, resolving competing stakeholder interests with diplomacy and a collaborative approach.
An Analytical Problem Solver: You excel at analyzing complex data structures and raw data metrics to derive clear, actionable insights and drive process improvements (ideally utilizing structured methodologies like Six Sigma).
An Elite Communicator: You are comfortable presenting highly specialized data, strategic forecasts, and technical solutions clearly to international functions and executive leadership teams.
Fluency in Collaboration: You bring business-level fluency in English, with excellent interpersonal skills required to harmonize workflows across diverse, cross-functional global settings.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Indiana Base Pay Range $129,400 - $240,400 Annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance, as well as participation in a long-term incentive program. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Location: This position is based in Indianapolis, IN
Relocation: Relocation benefits are not available for this posting
About Roche
Roche Holding AG is a Swiss multinational healthcare company that operates worldwide under two divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics. Its holding company, Roche Holding AG, has bearer shares listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The company headquarters are located in Basel. Roche is the largest pharmaceutical company in the world, and the leading provider of cancer treatments globally. The company also produces a range of diagnostic tests for medical professionals and patients. Roche was one of the first companies to bring targeted treatments to patients. In 2019, Roche had over 100,000 employees worldwide, and generated revenue of CHF 61.5 billion.
