Digital Innovation Board and Portfolio Lead - Pharma Technical Operations

About the role

Roche is hiring a Digital Innovation Board and Portfolio Lead for its Pharma Technical Operations (PT) business, based in Madrid. The role leads the Digital Innovation Board and ensures the digital portfolio is strategically aligned with PT's objectives, driving transformation through prioritization, decision-making and proactive risk mitigation. It sits within PT Digital and Operational Excellence, which builds digital and lean operations across PT's manufacturing footprint.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Digital Innovation Board and oversee the digital portfolio, keeping it aligned with PT's strategic vision and transformative initiatives
• Own the portfolio, set KPIs to measure the board's effectiveness and use-case delivery, and report to executive leadership on portfolio health, value realization, financial exposure and strategic questions
• Oversee submission review, change control and continuous improvement of the board process, and maintain regulatory and compliance requirements
• Act as a focal point for digital governance risks and continuously improve the DIB framework and project delivery protocols globally
• Optimize resource allocation across the portfolio (budget, talent, technology) and ensure training on digital governance is available to employees
• Manage the lifecycle of digital initiatives from intake and review to deployment and sustainment, and embed AI agents as intelligent co-pilots in the workflow

Required profile

• Several years of experience leading digital transformations, preferably in the pharma industry
• 5+ years leading complex portfolios, with 10+ years of related experience in digital transformation or technology-focused organizations
• Advanced degree in Science, Engineering, Business or Economics
• Solid understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and previous experience with quality systems elements
• Deep understanding of digital governance, risk management and regulatory compliance in a corporate PT/pharma environment
• Experience defining, tracking and reporting metrics and KPIs to show value realization
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with executive sponsors, business process owners, IT and quality/compliance functions
• Proficiency in English

Required skills

• GenAI technologies and their application in PT
• Digital governance and risk management
• Executive-level communication and presentation