User Team Lead, HTO Expansion (Aseptic Filling Operations)

About the role

Hillsboro Technical Operations (HTO) is a drug product and finished goods manufacturing organization within Roche, producing millions of units of medicine each year. As part of the HTO Expansion Project Leadership Team, you will report to the HTO Site User Team Lead and lead the aseptic filling operations for the Cascadia project, which expands downstream drug product capabilities including nested prefilled syringe (nPFS) aseptic filling, device assembly and final packaging. The goal is to bring the new filling facility to operational startup and then to full deployment of new assets and products.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the operational startup of the aseptic filling expansion, ensuring programs are delivered on time.
• Establish, onboard and lead the user team covering production, maintenance, reliability and commissioning, coordinating their activities and securing the necessary resources.
• Partner with the capex project management team to deliver the site expansion and represent the site's perspective on deliverables during basic design, detailed design, qualification and ramp-up.
• Provide process requirements and production needs, and establish a transition strategy for integrating new technology with the existing site.
• Act as a thought partner to the site and manufacturing leadership team, and ensure alignment with key stakeholders across the Roche Network and local partners.
• Help shape workforce strategy and organizational operating models, and lead change on the site level.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science; graduate degree or MBA preferred.
• SE7 level: 8+ years in the pharmaceutical or related industry, with at least 4 years in people and project management and 4 years in manufacturing or quality management.
• SE8 level: 12+ years in the pharmaceutical or related industry, with at least 6 years in people and project management and 4 years in manufacturing or quality management.
• Experience developing and leading large, cross-functional initiatives with risk and complexity.
• Operational experience in drug product aseptic filling, preferably nPFS filling.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, including matrix leadership, and the ability to thrive in ambiguity.

What we offer

• Salary range of $114,000-$212,000 for SE7 and $138,000-$256,750 for SE8, depending on experience, level and qualifications.
• A discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
• Relocation benefits.