Data Transfer and Migration Lead - Mergers & Acquisitions

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The Position

At Roche we believe it’s critical to deliver medical solutions now — even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives and creating a healthier future for all.

The IT Data Transfer and Migration Lead plays a critical role in supporting Roche’s Mergers & Acquisitions initiatives by leading enterprise-scale data migration and transfer strategies across complex systems and environments. This role partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure scalable, compliant, and efficient data migration solutions that support business continuity and operational excellence.

Your Opportunity

As a Data Transfer & Migration Lead, you will lead the design and execution of migration strategies for acquired and partnering organizations, ensuring data transfer activities are delivered efficiently, securely, and in compliance with enterprise and regulatory standards.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the design, execution, and lifecycle management of enterprise-scale data transfer and migration strategies for Mergers & Acquisitions initiatives

• Design and implement scalable data architectures, advanced ETL/ELT frameworks, and automation tools to improve migration efficiency and reliability

• Drive technical excellence by mentoring engineering teams, setting architectural standards, and guiding complex technical decision-making

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, data owners, and technical teams to define migration rules aligned with Roche’s enterprise architecture and compliance requirements

• Ensure data infrastructure and migration platforms remain secure, resilient, scalable, and compliant with applicable standards including GxP where required

• Oversee system ownership and lifecycle management of data migration platforms, tools, and related operational processes

• Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align migration strategies with organizational priorities and business objectives

Who you are

You are a strategic and technically strong data engineering leader who thrives in complex, enterprise environments. You bring strong stakeholder management capabilities, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to lead high-impact transformation initiatives across global teams.

To be successful in this role, you have:

• 10+ years of experience in data engineering, data migration, or enterprise data architecture within complex global environments

• Deep expertise in distributed systems, cloud data platforms, and advanced ETL/ELT patterns, with the ability to architect scalable data warehouses and data lakes

• Strong understanding of enterprise system interoperability, including platforms such as Veeva, SAP, ServiceNow, and related ecosystems

• Proven experience leading high-impact data migration or transformation projects with strong focus on governance, security, and operational resilience

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and influence architectural decisions across cross-functional stakeholders

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering with senior leadership on data strategy and execution

• Experience with event-driven architectures, streaming technologies, or AI-enabled data capabilities is considered an advantage

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.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.