Roche

Strategy Lead, Study Planning

Roche$148K — $194K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in technical, business or supply chain field.
  • 10-12 years of senior leadership experience in a global, regulated pharmaceutical environment.
  • Extensive expertise in clinical supply chain operations and trial design.
  • Strong cross-functional knowledge in drug development, manufacturing, quality, and finance.
  • Exceptional leadership skills with demonstrable VACC competencies.
  • Outstanding communication skills to simplify complex information for executives.
  • Experience with high-risk inventory management and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive oversight for the clinical trial supply portfolio.
  • Drive strategic initiatives within the PTDS leadership team.
  • Manage resources and capacity to optimize operational output for clinical trials.
  • Implement process standardizations and best practices across the global supply chain.
  • Enhance Study Planning capabilities through continuous improvements and innovation.
  • Cultivate strategic stakeholder relationships with senior R&D leaders.
  • Lead and mentor team members to foster an inclusive and respectful workplace culture.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence global clinical trial supply strategies.
  • Engagement with a diverse and multicultural team.
  • Leadership role with responsibility for overseeing substantial supply chain operations.
  • Access to advanced supply chain technologies and industry best practices.
  • Support for continuous learning and professional growth through training and mentorship.
Full Job Description

The Position

The Clinical Demand & Supply Planning team within the Clinical Supply (PTDS) network ensures reliable, consistent, and cost-effective drug supply for Roche/Genentech’s global portfolio of roughly 500 Phase I–IV studies spanning diverse therapeutic areas, modalities, and R&D partners (gRED, pRED, PD, PDMA, USMA). Its scope encompasses clinical manufacturing network planning, asset and study planning, comparator and collaboration drug management, and core planning systems and processes. To achieve this, the team maintains strong cross-functional collaboration with internal key stakeholders—such as Technical Development, Clinical Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Procurement—as well as external vendors.

The Oppurtunity:

As a key leader in the Pharma Technical Development Supply (PTDS) organization, you will play a critical role in ensuring the dependable delivery of clinical trial supplies across Roche/Genentech's global portfolio.

  • Provide comprehensive portfolio oversight in partnership with the clinical supply planning leadership team to guarantee efficient and reliable supply across all global clinical trials.

  • Formulate, prioritize, and drive strategic initiatives as an active member of the extended PTDS leadership team, representing the organization across cross-functional network efforts.

  • Effectively manage resources and capacity for the global clinical trial supply portfolio to optimize operational output and support network goals.

  • Drive process standardization, optimization, and industry best practices to enhance a global supply chain spanning approximately 500 clinical studies and CHF 600 Million in inventory.

  • Own and evolve Study Planning business capabilities, driving continuous improvement, capability expansion, and breakthrough innovations by benchmarking against industry standards.

  • Champion strategic stakeholder relationships and key account management with senior leaders across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, and Clinical Operations.

  • Serve as the PTDS Mississauga Site Head, cultivating an inclusive, fair, and respectful culture while developing team members through coaching, mentorship, and VACC leadership principles.

Who You Are

You are an accomplished, visionary supply chain leader who thrives in a complex, global environment and is passionate about driving strategy, optimizing processes, and empowering teams.

  • You hold a Bachelor's or Advanced Degree (BA, MS, MBA) in a technical, business, or supply chain field along with 10-12 years of senior leadership experience in a global, regulated pharmaceutical environment spanning Supply Chain, Planning, or Manufacturing

  • You bring extensive expertise in clinical supply chain operations, clinical trial design, drug technical development, and drug demand forecasting.

  • You possess strong cross-functional knowledge across drug development modalities, including manufacturing, quality, regulatory, finance, and clinical operations.

  • You are an exceptional leader with demonstrated VACC (Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, Coach) competencies and a proven track record of inspiring empowered, multicultural teams.

  • You demonstrate superior communication and presentation skills, with a distinct talent for simplifying complex supply chain issues for executive-level stakeholders.

  • You are skilled at mitigating high-risk inventory situations, serving as a trusted consultant to resolve critical stockout risks and maintain supply continuity.

  • You have a continuous improvement mindset—ideally supported by APICS/SCOR certifications, Lean/Six Sigma training, or hands-on experience with OMP, ICSM, or SAP S/4HANA systems.

**This role is not eligible for relocation**

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Mississauga is 148,568.00 and 194,995.50 of hiring range. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors as determined by the company.

We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for this role.

This posting is for an existing vacancy at Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.


Let’s build a healthier future, together.

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.
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