Head of Purification EU (f/w/d)

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The Position

Welcome to Pharma Technical Development (PTD) – Shaping the Future of Medicine 

As part of Pharma Global Technical Operations (PT), Pharma Technical Development (PTD) is integral to Roche’s mission to deliver game-changing therapies from Phase I clinical trials all the way to market launch.

PT coordinates every aspect of production across all disease areas and dosage forms to reach millions of patients worldwide.

Within this global network, PTD applies leading technical expertise and cutting-edge technologies to design, develop, supply, and register safe and effective medicines – spanning Drug Substance, Drug Product, formulation, device, packaging, and analytical development. 

As part of PTD, within Bioprocess Development (PTDB), we are shaping the future of biotechnological process development and making a crucial contribution to the global supply of innovative biopharmaceuticals.

The Opportunity – Your Responsibilities

As the Head of Purification EU (f/m/d), you will assume overall responsibility for the strategic, operational, and financial leadership of the department at the Penzberg site, while representing the unit within the Global Bioprocess Development network (PTDB).

In this role, you will lead a highly qualified, complex network of experienced leaders and subject matter experts in Downstream Processing and Protein Purification.

In a dynamic, globally connected environment, you will design pioneering strategies, foster technological innovations, and ensure a seamless transition from early-stage development to commercial manufacturing.



* Leadership, Empowerment & Organizational Development: You will inspire and empower a high-performing organization of leaders, scientists, and technical experts based on modern, collaborative management principles.

You drive continuous organizational evolution, foster a strong Lean mindset and culture of operational excellence, and actively take ownership of strategic workforce planning to nurture top bioprocess talent for the future. 


* Strategic Vision & Executive Business Leadership: You will shape and execute the long-term vision and strategic roadmap for the Purification EU division, aligning it with global Biologics goals.

Holding full budgetary accountability (OPEX, CAPEX, headcounts), you will optimize resource allocation and build scalable, agile processes that maximize value creation and speed-to-market. 


* Technological Innovation, CMC Excellence & Ecosystem Engagement: You will lead the ...