Senior Technical Sub-Project Manager for Electrical Engineering

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.

The Position

Our Building and Facility Engineering department is responsible for the delivery of capital projects and engineering services that support our global manufacturing network, including CMOs and affiliates. We provide discipline-focused technical leadership and accountability across single and multidisciplinary projects, ensuring that our infrastructure meets the highest standards of safety, reliability, and efficiency within the European regulatory framework.

The Opportunity

• Lead the engineering and specification of medium-voltage and low-voltage power distribution systems in accordance with IEC/EN standards and local European regulations.

• Take full ownership of critical infrastructure such as MCCs, main distribution boards, UPS systems, and emergency standby generators (DIN/VDE compliance where applicable).

• Perform technical load calculations, short-circuit studies, and selectivity analyses to ensure high availability and redundancy for European grid connections.

• Direct the engineering and integration of ELV systems, including structured cabling, IT networks, and security systems such as access control and CCTV.

• Ensure system interoperability and cybersecurity alignment for all low-voltage and communication systems according to European data protection and safety norms.

• Act as the technical lead for fire detection and alarm systems, ensuring full compliance with EN 54 standards and local fire protection directives.

• Manage the technical integration between fire alarm systems and fire suppression/sprinkler systems according to VdS or equivalent European guidelines.

• Serve as the primary technical interface to local authorities (AHJ), notified bodies, and insurance auditors for all electrical and life safety approvals.

• Oversee external engineering firms and contractors throughout the design, construction, and commissioning phases (SAT/FAT) to ensure quality-compliant execution.

Who you are

You are a highly independent and proactive leader with a strong sense of accountability and ownership. You possess exceptional communication skills, allowing you to align complex technical requirements with various stakeholders, and you thrive in operationally demanding environments where analytical problem-solving is key. Your leadership style is characterized by the ability to give clear guidance to multidisciplinary teams while maintaining a focus on quality and reliability.

Further you possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with 7 or more years of experience in industrial or pharmaceutical environments.

• Deep technical expertise in European medium/low voltage power systems and EN-standard fire alarm engineering.

• Solid understanding of European electrical and safety codes (IEC 60364 series, EN 54, and local transposition such as VDE or NF).

• Proven track record in managing complex sub-projects, including risk management and stakeholder engagement in an international context.

• Professional engineering registration or equivalent European certification (e.g., Eur Ing) and ideally PMP certification.

• Willingness for significant travel (50-80%) and international assignments as required by business needs.

Are you ready to make a difference for our patients? We are looking forward to your application – join us now and become part of our journey!

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.