Associate Business Manager

The Position

We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.

This position is held by a motivated and highly organized Associate Business Manager to provide exceptional cross-functional project management and business support for Development Sciences. The Associate Business Manager will partner with DevSci Chief of Staff, DevSci senior leaders, and key stakeholders by supporting complex, cross-functional initiatives to drive organizational impact. A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement will be instrumental for this role in helping the business embrace new ways of working.

The Opportunity:

As an integral member of this dynamic team, you will be:

Strategy through Execution

• Proactively propose, design and execute project plans, anticipating challenges and integrating creative solutions
• Support leaders in tracking progress of goals using data-driven insights to help prioritize next steps and drive for optimal outcomes

Business Operations & Communications

• Identifying areas for improvement in existing processes and execute with improved solutions
• Providing support for department-wide meetings including town halls and critical leadership team meetings
• Developing and manage project deliverables, timelines, tasks, priorities, risks, and resources
• Engaging with the DevSci Business Manager Community and leverage the DevSci Administrative Business Partner network on cross-functional initiatives and events, as appropriate
• Partnering with gRED Communications team to develop transparent and impactful messaging that builds trust and alignment
• Designing and execute large-scale collaboration meetings across Roche
• Assisting in business cycle and annual goal planning for leadership teams
• Overseeing the cross-functional Portfolio Governance calendar providing line of sight across gRED
• Collaborating with key stakeholders to update and maintain gSites and gRED websites

Employee Engagement

• Partner with leadership to assess and enhance employee engagement, proactively seeking feedback through informal pulse checks and propose creative initiatives that strengthen our culture
• Plan and execute team-building activities, retreats, and offsite meetings

Who You Are:

• BS/BA degree or equivalent industry experience (working in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry)
• Prior experience working in Development Sciences is preferred
• Demonstrated success in directly partnering with senior level executive leaders
• Ability to work independently with limited direction in a high-pressure, fast paced and high-impact environment
• Be well organized, efficient, and self-driven to take on responsibilities as they arise to drive results
• Adapt to the organization's competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• In depth knowledge of cSuite Tools and ability to adapt to and learn new technologies

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

NOTE: All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Our talent development strategy and processes have, however, pre-identified a potential candidate for this position

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, California is $81,900-$152,100. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.



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