Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people’s varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.The PositionA healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.The OpportunityAs an independent review function within the Roche Group, Group Audit provides assurance to the senior leaders of Roche and the Audit Committee by assessing and understanding the inherent risks to the entire organisation, and by improving the efficiency and compliance of operations. We are a multicultural and dynamic team based mostly in Basel, Switzerland. We audit risk-based business processes globally. The business processes include functional areas such as commercial, IT, research, development, production and supply for all core Roche businesses (Pharma and Diagnostics). The development of our team members is strongly supported within Group Audit and the Roche Group.In this exciting and challenging role, you will be joining Group Audit (within Group Audit & Risk Advisory) as Audit Director R&D and Supply Chain (Pharma and Diagnostics). You will report to the head of Group Audit & Risk Advisory and lead a team of 8 to 10 professionals. The expected starting date is early 2026.For more information and to get a feeling: please have a look at this video: .The key responsibilities are:As a member of the Group Audit and Group Audit & Risk Advisory Leadership Teams, contributing to defining the department and functional vision, mission, strategy and objectives. Ensuring effective implementation and execution, fostering a “one team” spirit and a leadership mindset.Ensuring that an impactful annual audit plan for the R&D and Supply Chain area is developed, approved and diligently executed, including supervision of the actual audit engagements and action plan implementation phase.Supervising, developing and coaching audit engagement team leaders and team members. This includes a proper induction for each newcomer, conducting the annual performance evaluation, discussing the development plan and ensuring that appropriate engagement performance evaluations are performed.Having a good functional understanding and a good grasp of the company’s strategy, developments, and risk in order to plan and develop the audit plan for its area of responsibility reflecting the priorities and key risks of the Roche Group.Building and developing relationships and maintaining adequate communication channels to divisional, functional and/or global management as well as within Group Audit & Risk Advisory.Ensuring that the methodology and processes within Group Audit are best in class by developing audit processes, procedures and tools and staying abreast with the latest developments in the business and internal audit.Who you areLeadership: Proven track record of leading and inspiring teams through effective communication, motivation, and coaching. Multiple years of experience gained in a similar role (Internal Audit or Strategy consultant) or a Senior Management position within a large multinational group. In addition, solid working business experience (sales & marketing, supply chain, operations, etc.) ideally in the healthcare industry is a plusCommunication: Excellent verbal and written skills, capable of conveying complex information in a clear, concise manner, through different levels of Roche.Collaboration: Strong ability to work with cross-functional teams and build relationships across Roche.Excellent business acumen, process and risk knowledge.Education: You hold a Master's degree in the field of business administration, natural sciences or similar.Excellent language skills in English and one additional language is an advantage.Relevant qualification(s) (e.g. CIA, CPA, CISA, CFE) and/or “hands on” leadership experience in R&D and/or supply chain are a plusSome travel is required.Be part of our inclusive team at Roche Internal Audit in Basel. Apply now !Who we areAt Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. .Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
