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Operational Excellence Lead
Location
United States
Posted
12 days ago
Salary
$97K - $180.1K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Operational Excellence Lead
Roche
• Own end-to-end technical delivery of CSD projects across NAM and LATAM, serving as the ultimate escalation point for complex technical risks, with accountability for success metrics and timely resolution. • Define and monitor operational KPIs (system utilization, delivery speed, quality indicators) through structured bi-weekly engagement with delivery teams, translating metrics into continuous improvement actions. • Drive technical standardization across all CSDs and regions to ensure consistent quality, repeatable processes, and predictable outcomes in project delivery. • Lead Factory Automation initiatives that radically enhance scalability and efficiency—evaluate, implement, and monitor adoption of tailored tools (iSync, Docufy, performance lab replacements) to measurably increase delivery speed. • Serve as primary technical interface to cross-functional stakeholders—confidently engage with delivery teams, PMOs, Scrum Masters, and developers to enforce technical standards and accountability. • Manage technical budget oversight, approving tool, delivery, and PMO expenses to ensure alignment with strategic priorities and financial constraints. • Act as technical translator bridging product teams, PMOs, the Chapter Lead, and regional IT managers—ensure clarity, alignment, and informed decision-making across organizational silos. • Mentor and unblock regional delivery teams by removing technical roadblocks, facilitating skill development, and championing modern, agile practices within the hubs. • Forecast technical capacity and strategically allocate engineers and analysts across regional hubs to optimize resource utilization and project success. • Promote CSD adoption and global alignment by leveraging technical credibility to build trust with local affiliates, identify cross-regional collaboration opportunities with EMEA, and drive consistent technical strategy globally.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Microbiology, Information Technology or related discipline or equivalent work experience
- 6 years of progressive experience with 5 years of specific experience with industry or diagnostics products
- Strong foundation in IT infrastructure.
- Deep Subject Matter Expertise: 3+ years of hands-on technical experience in laboratory diagnostics, healthcare software, or LIS/HIS implementation.
- Core Technical Knowledge: Deep knowledge of navify LabOps (formerly cobas infinity) as our primary digital product is required, along with an understanding of our broader digital product portfolio.
- Technical fluency with ASTM, HL7, general communication protocols, and complex medical laboratory workflows is mandatory.
- Automation & Agile Mindset: Proven experience driving process automation, utilizing modern deployment tools, and working within Agile/Scrum frameworks.
- Project Management experience is a strong plus, but technical operational capability is the priority.
- Demonstrated ability to confidently manage cross-functional teams, hold delivery teams accountable, and translate complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
- Fluent communication skills in English (oral and written) are required.
- Fluency in Spanish is highly preferred, and Portuguese is an additional advantage.
Benefits
- A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
- Relocation benefits are not available for this role.
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