ASPIRE Sustain Product Development Lead

Job summary

The Product Development Lead will define product strategy and roadmaps while governing the initiative lifecycle across the enterprise. They will also manage capacity, drive stakeholder alignment, and ensure scalable delivery within the ASPIRE SAFe Agile Network.

Job details

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 The ASPIRE SAFe Agile Network connects enterprise strategy with execution across our global business functions, architecture, and technology domains. As part of the ASPIRE Sustain Leadership Team and Enterprise Design Authority, our network drives business process management, digital transformation, and sustainable value delivery across the enterprise. We are seeking an ASPIRE Product Development Lead (Product Area Manager) to serve as the senior content authority for the Product Area. Working as part of the Product Area Troika alongside engineering and architecture leads, you will drive product strategy, govern the Initiative lifecycle, and align business priorities to ensure scalable, enterprise-wide delivery. The Opportunity As the Product Development Lead, you will drive strategic alignment and execution across the enterprise by taking on the following core responsibilities: Define Product Strategy & Roadmaps: Translate enterprise priorities into a compelling Product Area vision, maintaining tactical (3 PIs) and strategic (6 PIs) roadmaps aligned with Solution Trains, global template principles ("One Roche"), and architectural direction. Govern the Initiative Lifecycle: Own the Product Area portfolio Kanban (Funnel to Done), defining, refining, and prioritizing initiatives using WSJF and ensuring clear Lean Business Cases and Definitions of Ready. Manage Capacity & Economic Guardrails: Allocate Product Area capacity across program roadmaps, portfolio demands, operational backlogs, and technical enablers using Lean Budget Guardrails and fact-based trade-off decisions. Drive Stakeholder & Troika Leadership: Serve as the senior content authority within the Product Area Troika, collaborating with Sustain Business Owners, Initiative Owners, and senior governance bodies to resolve priority conflicts and dependencies. Lead Network & Structure Optimization: Periodically review product management structures, ways of working, and delivery frameworks with train leadership to drive harmonization, quality, and continuous improvement. Manage Enterprise Dependencies & Risks: Identify and mitigate key operational risks, eliminate shadow backlogs or inactive initiatives, and maintain portfolio transparency in coordination with the cPMO. Exercise Decision Authority: Hold final content authority for initiative prioritization and sequencing, represent priorities to the Sponsor Board, and approve product management personnel within assigned ARTs and Solution Trains. Who You Are To succeed in this senior leadership role, you should bring the following qualifications and expertise: Education & Professional Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field, with substantial experience in product/portfolio management, enterprise ERP delivery, or business transformation. Agile & Framework Expertise: Strong practical experience in scaled Agile (SAFe), Lean Portfolio Management, PI Planning, WSJF prioritization, and Lean Business Case development. Strategic Leadership & Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of enterprise business processes, value realization, end-to-end cross-divisional thinking, and experience operating in regulated life-sciences environments. Stakeholder Management & Governance: Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders, navigate global matrixed environments, resolve complex conflicts, and manage capacity trade-offs transparently. Data-Driven & Outcome-Focused: Skilled in data-driven decision-making, continuous delivery improvement, and fostering a transparent, collaborative product management culture. Ready for the next step? We look forward to hearing from you. Apply now to discover this exciting opportunity! Where pay transparency applies, details are provided based on the primary posting location. For this role, the primary location is Kaiseraugst. If you are interested in additional locations where the role may be available, we will provide the relevant compensation details later in the hiring process. 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.

What you’ll do

The Product Development Lead will define product strategy and roadmaps while governing the initiative lifecycle across the enterprise. They will also manage capacity, drive stakeholder alignment, and ensure scalable delivery within the ASPIRE SAFe Agile Network.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field and possess substantial experience in product or portfolio management. Strong expertise in scaled Agile frameworks, enterprise business processes, and navigating complex, regulated environments is required.

Listed skills

• Agile · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Product Strategy
• Agile
• SAFe
• Lean Portfolio Management
• Enterprise Architecture
• Digital Transformation
• Business Process Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Governance
• Roadmap Planning
• Capacity Management
• Risk Mitigation
• Life Sciences
• ERP Delivery
• Data-driven Decision Making
• Cross-divisional Leadership
• Influencing Skills
• Domain Knowledge
• Value Realization
• SAFe Agile
• Planning
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Business Case
• Business Process
• Business Transformation
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Continuous Delivery
• Creativity
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Leadership
• Scalability
• Kanban Principles
• Lean Manufacturing
• New Product Development
• Portfolio Management
• Product Management
• Strategic Alignment
• Strategic Leadership
• Coordinating
• Backlogs
• Prioritization
• Business Priorities

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Technology
• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Consulting
• Product Development Lead
• Product Development Manager
• Research and Development Managers
• Marketing Managers

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