Program Manager - Sequencing Program

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 PositionProgram Manager - Sequencing ProgramA 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. The Opportunity:As a Program Manager within Roche, you will lead complex, enterprise-wide programs that drive major organizational changes, including infrastructure transformation, new operating models, and strategic initiatives beyond standard product launches. You will be the architect and orchestrator of program execution, responsible for building the frameworks, processes, and governance that enable successful delivery across multiple interdependent projects.In this role, you'll partner closely with Project Leaders and core program teams to define strategy, align execution, manage resources and budgets, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. You will serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, fostering collaboration across project teams, functions, and external stakeholders while driving continuous improvement and organizational learning. Your success will be measured by program delivery excellence, team performance, and measurable business outcomes.Key Roles & Responsibilities:Collaborate with Project Leaders and core team to define program structure, strategy, and alignment across all subprojects; build infrastructure and processes that enable execution and launchOwn integrated project plans for complex initiatives, including dependencies, resources, budgets, and timelines; manage coordination across multiple external dependenciesLead, motivate, and organize the project team to execute strategy aligned with organizational goals; establish clear objectives, OKRs, and accountability mechanismsPartner with Project Managers across projects to ensure best practices, program-aligned ways of working, and continuous improvementProvide coaching, training, and constructive feedback to support team development; foster a culture of learning by sharing best practices across the programAct as a strategic partner in program-level communications, fostering alignment and knowledge sharing between project teams, functions, and stakeholdersDrive positive team dynamics and encourage creative ideas; constructively challenge the status quo to achieve ambitious milestones with agilityAlign with Project Managers and PMC Network Lead on resourcing, budgets, and timelines; lead monthly budget reviews and communicate results to leadershipIdentify, document, and manage key program risks; develop and implement proactive de-risking strategiesEstablish and measure KPIs, OKRs, and key results to enable teams to improve quality, efficiency, and effectivenessWho You Are:Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or relevant field8+ years of project management experience, with demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional programsTrack record of delivering programs on time and within budgetPreferred Qualifications:Advanced degree (MS, PhD, or MBA)6–8+ years of experience in the Medical Diagnostics or life sciences industryExperience managing programs with multiple interdependent projects and external stakeholder dependenciesLocation: Pleasanton, CA | Santa Clara, CA | San Diego, CARelocation benefits are not available for this job posting. The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Santa Clara, CA is $177,500- $412,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.BenefitsWho 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. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.SummaryLocation: Santa ClaraType: Full time