R&D Business Tools Operations Specialist
Full-timeMIDResearch & DevelopmentGastroenterology
Market Rate — Biochemists and Biophysicists
25th
$70K
Median
$107K
75th
$144K
BLS 2024 data (national)
Description
<p>At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.</p><h3></h3><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h3>The Position</h3><h2><span style="color:#000000"><b><span style="font-size:14px">The Opportunity</span></b></span></h2><p></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14px">The Digital Innovation and Operational Services Chapter is a global team in R&D that focuses on internal improvement: increasing productivity, efficiency, and the ability of the R&D organization to collaborate across its global organizational interfaces. Our work involves reducing complexity of our systems, harmonizing processes, tools, and business practices, and building connections across geographical and organizational silos.</span></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14px">We are seeking a </span><b><span style="font-size:14px">R&D Enterprise Tools Operations Specialist</span></b><span style="font-size:14px"> to join our global support team. You are </span><b><span style="font-size:14px">well organized </span></b><span style="font-size:14px">and </span><b><span style="font-size:14px">detail-oriented. </span></b><span style="font-size:14px">You will be the reliable service provider handling critical </span><b><span style="font-size:14px">system requests</span></b><span style="font-size:14px"> within our core business tools, ensuring our scientists and engineers worldwide can focus on developing innovative products for patients. </span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14px">This role requires building </span><b><span style="font-size:14px">organizational know-how</span></b><span style="font-size:14px">—understanding who our internal customers are, how they work, and solving problems in a way that anticipates their support needs. You are </span><b><span style="font-size:14px">quick in learning new software systems and tools</span></b><span style="font-size:14px">, enjoy helping your coworkers every day, and are motivated to innovate internal processes to automate tasks, you will fit right into our team!</span></span></p><p></p><h2><span style="color:#000000"><b><span style="font-size:14px">Key Responsibilities</span></b></span></h2><p></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14px">As a part of a global centralized expert support team, execute enterprise tool system tasks based on R&D customer requests, leveraging expert knowledge of business tools, compliance requirements, and R&D teams and processes.</span></span></p><ul><li><p><span style="color:#000000"><b><span style="font-size:14px">Execute R&D System Requests:</span></b><span style="font-size:14px"> Fulfill customer tool requests using expertise in business systems and compliance standards.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#000000"><b><span style="font-size:14px">Provide Timely Expert Support:</span></b><span style="font-size:14px"> Offer professional, empathetic, and quick solutions to R&D operational issues and system problems.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#000000"><b><span style="font-size:14px">Expert in our Global Business Applications:</span></b><span style="font-size:14px"> Act as the subject matter expert for one or more complex R&D business applications.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#000000"><b><span style="font-size:14px">Specialize in R&D Processes:</span></b><span style="font-size:14px"> Develop deep expertise in key processes (e.g., records management, lab data, change requests) for high-accuracy execution.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#000000"><b><span style="font-size:14px">Maximize Scientist Productivity:</span></b><span style="font-size:14px"> Use your expertise across business data and organizational structure to streamline operations and save significant time for R&D scientists.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#000000"><b><span style="font-size:14px">Anticipate Customer Needs:</span></b><span style="font-size:14px"> Build organizational know-how of R&D roles and priorities to deliver proactive system support.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#000000"><b><span style="font-size:14px">Maintain Global Service Excellence:</span></b><span style="font-size:14px"> Demonstrate a strong, collaborative customer service mindset within a diverse, global team.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#000000"><b><span style="font-size:14px">Drive Process Improvement:</span></b><span style="font-size:14px"> Identify manual steps and actively suggest opportunities for digitization and improvement.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#000000"><b><span style="font-size:14px">Automate Administrative Tasks:</span></b><span style="font-size:14px"> Apply or develop automation and AI tools to reduce administrative load on R&D staff.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#000000"><b><span style="font-size:14px">Ensure Data Integrity and Compliance:</span></b><span style="font-size:14px"> Guarantee all activities strictly adhere to regulated R&D processes, supporting audits and data retrieval.</span></span></p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><h2><span style="color:#000000"><b><span style="font-size:14px">Requirements:</span></b></span></h2><p></p><ul><li><p><span style="color:#000000"><b><span style="font-size:14px">Education:</span></b><span style="font-size:14px"> Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a technical, scientific, or business discipline.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#000000"><b><span style="font-size:14px">Experience:</span></b><span style="font-size:14px"> </span><b><span style="font-size:14px">2+ years</span></b><span style="font-size:14px"> of professional experience in an operations, technical support, or system administration role, or equivalent academic projects / internships</span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#000000"><b><span style="font-size:14px">Language Skills:</span></b><span style="font-size:14px"> </span><b><span style="font-size:14px">Excellent written and verbal English Language skills</span></b><span style="font-size:14px"> are required to support our global organization. German language skills are a plus.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#000000"><b><span style="font-size:14px">System Proficiency:</span></b><span style="font-size:14px"> </span><b><span style="font-size:14px">Ability to quickly learn new software, systems, and processes is essential. </span></b></span></p></li><li><ul><li><p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14px">Prior experience in enterprise business applications is desirable (e.g., Electronic Document Management Systems, Learning Management Systems, or Project Management tools). </span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14px">Education and experience in data structures, databases, automation, scripting, AI prompt engineering and/or development of AI agents is desirable</span></span></p></li></ul></li><li><p><span style="color:#000000"><b><span style="font-size:14px">Tools : </span></b><span style="font-size:14px">Experience with SAP, Cornerstone, Google Suite and Office Suite is a plus.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#000000"><b><span style="font-size:14px">Execution & Focus:</span></b><span style="font-size:14px"> A proven ability to complete complex, detailed tasks </span><b><span style="font-size:14px">accurately and efficiently</span></b><span style="font-size:14px">. You have a </span><b><span style="font-size:14px">rigorous and detail-oriented approach</span></b><span style="font-size:14px"> to following established processes.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#000000"><b><span style="font-size:14px">People Skills:</span></b><span style="font-size:14px"> Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a hybrid virtual and global team environment</span></span></p></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h1>Who we are</h1><p style="text-align:left">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.</p><p style="text-align:left"><br />Let’s build a healthier future, together.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</b></p>
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