Roche

Manager (Assay Transfer)

Tucson Full time

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The Position

This position represents a level in which the incumbent is primarily responsible for technical/product strategic direction in conjunction with justifying, identifying, procuring, and managing the physical, budgetary and human resources required for supporting the technical and logistical aspects of new reagent product transfer from development to global operations. Ensures extensive collaboration with Development and Operations to ensure new reagent products are robust, economical, and sustainable. Leads the Assay Transfer team in completing process characterization studies, formulating Pilot Reagents, part number setup and any other transfer activities.   Sets goals and standards for the team and is responsible for creating an environment which supports rapid and efficient product development. Works across all reagent lifecycles and is engaged with projects of varying scale and complexity.

The Opportunity:

Your responsibilities in this role will include:

  • Works with Assay Care Team leadership to establish overall team direction and goals, and direction of resources toward completion of goals. Provides an open, collaborative environment focused on teamwork during reagent product development.

  • Establishes and maintains design transfer project milestones and timelines.

  • Communicates with product development and operations teams to share information and implement lean, standard development practices.

  • Manages production of Pilot Reagent lots used for verification and validation studies at varying scales.

  • Interfaces with other Business Units if new products designed in Tucson will be manufactured at other sites.

  • Actively explores new methodologies, equipment, processes to improve reagent quality and reduce product cost.

  • Manages staff; provides staff with coaching, training and opportunities to develop skills, and gives ongoing, constructive and timely feedback on performance and progress toward goals and expectations.

Who you are:

  • With BS: 8 or more years of experience in the following functions or combination thereof: instrument product design/development, software development, instrument or reagent systems integration, chemistry/reagent design/development, project management and/or marketing management of new products.

  • Or With MS: 6 or more years of experience in the following functions or combination thereof: instrument product design/development, software development, instrument or reagent systems integration, chemistry/reagent design/development, project management and/or marketing management of new products.

  • Or With PhD: 4 or more years of combined academic and industry experience in the following functions or combination thereof: instrument product design/development, software development,
    instrument or reagent systems integration, chemistry/reagent
    design/development, project management and/or marketing
    management of new products.

  • Technical project management experience preferred.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database and email software.

  • Familiar with Agile SAFe methodologies.

  • Ability to manage by and meet deadlines.

  • Excellent time management, planning, organization and problem solving skills.

  • Must be people-oriented and a team player.

  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize.

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Tucson is $103,500 - $192,300.00. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

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.

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