Project Manager – R&D

Roche

. Ensure strategic traceability across the Life Cycle .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeSant Cugat del Vallès • SpainSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Lifecycle Management and Product Development within complex portfolio environments, with a strong focus on operational excellence and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in establishing frameworks for measuring business outcomes and driving strategic alignment across teams.

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Lifecycle ManagementProduct DevelopmentOperational Metrics AnalysisCross-Functional Team CollaborationProject Management

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Hard Skills

Lifecycle ManagementProduct DevelopmentOperational Metrics AnalysisProject ManagementRisk Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsComfortable with AmbiguityDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

JiraOrionMonday.comPlaniswareMS-OfficeG-Suite

Industry Keywords

DiagnosticsLife SciencesPortfolio ManagementBusiness Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure strategic traceability across the Life Cycle
Maintain the link between Portfolio and Life Cycle objectives and cascade strategic context to product groups
Enable empowered teams to make autonomous, high-quality decisions through alignment and context
Establish frameworks for measuring business outcomes
Maintain a reliable, consolidated source of truth for investments, business viability, capacity, and risks
Provide executive visibility and absorb ad-hoc reporting requests
Maintain consistency across Jira, Orion, and Monday.com
Analyze operational metrics to identify and resolve structural bottlenecks
Facilitate Life Cycle-level risk and opportunity management (ROMA)
Coordinate critical integration points between Life Cycles
Track high-level dependencies and remove cross-team impediments
Drive adoption of the RIS Operating Model, including PLCF and mQMS
Integrate frameworks into standardized workflows while ensuring compliance
Refine and simplify operational processes with RIS Business Operations
Work at the intersection of Portfolio Management, Business Operations, and product teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years in Diagnostics, Life Sciences, or related fields in project management, product operations, or related functions
Scientific, engineering, or business background with a strong operational mindset
Deep understanding of lifecycle management, product development, and product care in a complex portfolio environment
Experience working with cross-functional teams
Strong analytical skills
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to bring structure where there is none
Working knowledge of Planisware, Jira, MS-Office, and G-Suite
Fluent in English, verbal and written
Willingness to travel 5–15%
Current and compelling CV

Benefits

Comp & perks

Diverse and inclusive workplace
Opportunity to show up as yourself and be valued, accepted, and respected
Professional and personal growth opportunities
Access to healthcare innovations through Roche’s mission
Travel opportunity of 5–15%