Hybrid Senior Internal Auditor R&D and/or Technical Operations na Roche

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The Position

Who we are

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.

Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Roche is one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups in the fields of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. As the world’s biggest biotech company and an innovator of products and services for the early detection, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, the Group contributes on many fronts to improving people’s health and quality of life. Roche is a global leader in in-vitro diagnostics and a pioneer in pharmaceuticals for oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also at the forefront of personalised healthcare, leveraging its expertise in diagnostics and pharmaceuticals to deliver tailored treatments.

The Opportunity

As an independent review function within the Roche Group, the Group Audit team provides assurance to the senior leaders of Roche by assessing and understanding the inherent risks to the entire organisation, and by improving the efficiency and compliance of operations. In this exciting and challenging role you will be joining the R&D and Supply Chain team. We are a multicultural and dynamic team based in Basel, Switzerland. We conduct risk based business processes audits globally in the areas of research, development, production and supply for all core Roche businesses (Pharma and Diagnostics). The development of our team members is strongly supported within Group Audit and the Roche Group.

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As a Senior Internal Auditor your key role and responsibilities are to:

• Conduct risk-based audits of business processes primarily in R&D, production, supply chain and Business Development units in Pharma and Diagnostics. Our audit approach follows the principles outlined by the Institute of Internal Audit (https://global.theiia.org)

• Partner with stakeholders, including senior members of the audited organisations, to evaluate business risks, communicate clearly and concisely our observations and concerns, agree on appropriate action plans to improve internal controls as well as the effectiveness of their operations

• Follow up on issues and actions identified during the audit to ensure they are completed satisfactorily

• As team lead, effectively manage and support a team of auditors through audit engagements.

Who you are:

You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

We seek candidates with a strong academic background, holding a Master's degree, PhD, or MD in a healthcare-related field such as natural sciences or medicine. Additionally, an MBA would be advantageous. You possess 5 to 10 years of practical experience in research and development within the pharmaceutical or diagnostics industry, coupled with comprehensive knowledge of processes and risks in areas like preclinical or clinical R&D, production, supply chain management, strategic marketing, or business development.

In addition, you bring the following skills and competencies:

• A genuine enthusiasm for streamlining and optimizing business processes and workflows

• A critical and investigative mindset, with a passion for maintaining Roche's licence to operate

• Strong communication abilities, including excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and the capability to convey challenging messages clearly and constructively

• Proficiency in English, enabling fluent and concise conversation for effective interviews, and the ability to write clear, concise, and reader-friendly reports

• Exceptional teamwork and collaboration skills, with a preference for working in an international environment and engaging with diverse cultures

• Experience in project management, in agile ways of working (e.g. as scrum master), or leading transformation are considered as valuable add-ons

This position requires a moderate amount of international travel, accounting for up to 25% of your time, often in two-week stints.

This position is located in Basel, Switzerland.

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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.

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more.

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.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.