Vendor & Alliance Management Lead-2

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 Position The Opportunity Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in driving the success of Roche's pharmacovigilance system? As a Vendor & Alliance Management Lead, you will oversee day-to-day operational management of alliances with external business partners and vendors, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant outsourced services. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll shape and refine vendor oversight frameworks, establish governance processes, and support system development initiatives to meet business objectives. This role places you at the heart of a dynamic, global organisation, offering the opportunity to develop innovative solutions and collaborate with industry leaders while embracing agile methodologies to optimise resources and deliver value. Who You Are You thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for leadership and innovation. You bring a combination of technical expertise, interpersonal skills, and strategic thinking to the table.

• Educational Background: A life science degree or equivalent experience relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Pharmacovigilance Expertise: Proven experience in pharmacovigilance in clinical research and development, with strong knowledge of global regulatory obligations.
• Vendor Management Skills: Demonstrated success in managing vendors or business partners within the healthcare or life sciences sector.
• Strong Project Leadership & Delivery: Proven ability to lead projects successfully, supported by excellent negotiation, influencing, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Interpersonal Excellence: Exceptional communication, networking, and relationship-building skills to foster sustainable collaborations in diverse, multicultural environments.
• Strategic Problem-Solving: Familiarity with governance frameworks, performance metrics (e.g., KPIs, SLAs), and innovative solutions to navigate complex, process-driven challenges effectively.
What We Offer
• Opportunities to lead cross-functional projects and shape sourcing strategies.
• A collaborative, inclusive workplace where your voice will be heard.
• Ongoing professional development and exposure to cutting-edge pharmacovigilance systems.
• A role that balances innovation with compliance, contributing to a safer healthcare landscape.
• Global travel opportunities (approximately 20%).
Ready to drive impactful change in pharmacovigilance and vendor management? Apply today to join a team committed to improving patient safety worldwide.Who we are At 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. Our UK Pharmaceutical head office is situated in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, with beautiful countryside surrounding the area. Supported by major motorways & airports as well as being a 30 minute train ride to London, access is easy. Our award-winning office, known as Hexagon Place, was opened in 2005 and provides a modern, flexible working environment with facilities that are second-to-none. Around 2,000 people work at our Welwyn office in Global Early Development (pRED), Global Product Development (PD), Commercial (Rx) and our Corporate functions. Roche offer a competitive salary plus the excellent benefits you would expect from a blue-chip organisation. There is a fully equipped gym on-site, a library and information centre, and an active sports and social club. We also have a subsidised staff restaurant providing foods to cater for every taste throughout the day. At the heart of the building is an informal meeting area known as The Street which features a coffee shop, snack machine and cashpoint. A second building on-site, called The Hub, contains modern meeting room and conference facilities. Roche promotes personal well-being and work-life balance. Therefore, flexible working options will be considered for all roles at Roche UK. Roche is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants' requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

You thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for leadership and innovation. You bring a combination of technical expertise, interpersonal skills, and strategic thinking to the table.
• Educational Background: A life science degree or equivalent experience relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Pharmacovigilance Expertise: Proven experience in pharmacovigilance in clinical research and development, with strong knowledge of global regulatory obligations.
• Vendor Management Skills: Demonstrated success in managing vendors or business partners within the healthcare or life sciences sector.
• Strong Project Leadership & Delivery: Proven ability to lead projects successfully, supported by excellent negotiation, influencing, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Interpersonal Excellence: Exceptional communication, networking, and relationship-building skills to foster sustainable collaborations in diverse, multicultural environments.
• Strategic Problem-Solving: Familiarity with governance frameworks, performance metrics (e.g., KPIs, SLAs), and innovative solutions to navigate complex, process-driven challenges effectively.
  
  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., At 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.
Our UK Pharmaceutical head office is situated in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, with beautiful countryside surrounding the area. Supported by major motorways & airports as well as being a 30 minute train ride to London, access is easy. Our award-winning office, known as Hexagon Place, was opened in 2005 and provides a modern, flexible working environment with facilities that are second-to-none. Around 2,000 people work at our Welwyn office in Global Early Development (pRED), Global Product Development (PD), Commercial (Rx) and our Corporate functions. Roche offer a competitive salary plus the excellent benefits you would expect from a blue-chip organisation. There is a fully equipped gym on-site, a library and information centre, and an active sports and social club. We also have a subsidised staff restaurant providing foods to cater for every taste throughout the day. At the heart of the building is an informal meeting area known as The Street which features a coffee shop, snack machine and cashpoint. A second building on-site, called The Hub, contains modern meeting room and conference facilities. Roche promotes personal well-being and work-life balance. Therefore, flexible working options will be considered for all roles at Roche UK. Roche is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills aaaRoche of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants' requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to aabk_