Head of Manufacturing

Job description

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 PositionJob Title: Head of Manufacturing Location: Tuas Company: Roche Singapore Technical Operations (RSTO) Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent The Opportunity: Are you an inspiring leader looking to make a global impact? Roche Singapore Technical Operations (RSTO) is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to helm our Manufacturing organization. As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you will drive manufacturing excellence, champion a proactive quality and safety culture, and lead a high-performing team to deliver life-saving products. In this role, you will hold full strategic and financial accountability for our manufacturing operations, serving as a vital change agent who fosters collaboration both within our site and across our global network. As the Head of Manufacturing, you are responsible for: Leadership & People Management Inspire & Mobilize: Build a high-motivation environment rooted in strong team spirit, timely communication, and a shared sense of urgency. Drive Strategy: Establish and execute strategic goals, taking full accountability for the Manufacturing organization's overall budget and financial performance. Network Collaboration: Actively participate as a site leadership team member, driving cross-functional planning and decision-making across the site and global network. Lead Change: Serve as a highly visible change agent, promoting flexible, open mindsets and a culture of continuous learning. Technical Operations & Quality Excellence Patient-First Quality: Ensure all products meet stringent Health Authority requirements and Roche Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS) standards. Inspection Readiness: Maintain constant cGMP compliance and audit readiness. Actively represent and front manufacturing operations during regulatory inspections. Plant Ownership: Act as the frontline owner of manufacturing plants, equipment, and infrastructure. Partner closely with MSAT and Facilities & Engineering (F&E) to manage validations, tech transfers, repairs, and technical maintenance. Root-Cause Resolution: Monitor deviations closely. Lead your team to identify root causes and implement sustainable, proactive solutions to solve problems forever. Lean Production & Efficiency Continuous Improvement: Embody the PT Lean Production System (LPS), encouraging experimentation, learning, and optimized labor efficiency. Production Conformance: Support production planning, oversee In-Process Control (IPC) analysis, and ensure operations run smoothly without delay to meet scheduling and financial goals. Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Safety Leadership: Enforce, implement, and take absolute ownership of all RSTO safety, health, environmental, and security requirements. Empower Teams: Ensure all employees are thoroughly trained, competent, and equipped with the necessary tools to perform their work safely and without health risks. Who You Are: Proven Leadership: Strong track record of managing large-scale manufacturing operations and leading diverse, cross-functional teams within a biological or pharmaceutical cGMP environment. Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of pharmaceutical technology, validation strategies, and technical transfers. Quality Mindset: Thorough understanding of Health Authority regulations, quality risk management (QRM), and deviation investigations. Business Acumen: Experienced in lifecycle management, operational cost optimization, and full ownership of departmental budgets. Core Skills: Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and a passion for Lean methodologies/continuous improvement. Who we areA 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.