Performance Excellence Delivery Head(m/w/x)

# Performance Excellence Delivery Head **Basel** | **Full time** ## ### The Position At Roche, we are committed to delivering greater benefits to our patients. To achieve this, we are seeking a hands-on Operational Excellence expert to drive breakthrough performance improvements and build long-term capabilities. This role is about delivering and step-change improvements—not just marginal gains—by embedding structured, data-driven methodologies that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall operational performance. You will work with site teams, integrating traditional Lean principles with cutting-edge digital solutions to drive transformation. Our well-defined Breakthrough Methodology follows four key steps: Diagnose, Design, Implement, and Sustain, ensuring a structured and lasting impact. This is a role for a true impact driver—someone who thrives in hands-on environments, collaborates closely with teams, and is passionate about accelerating performance and creating tangible, sustainable results. ## The opportunity * Lead local teams to identify and implement measurable and sustainable operational enhancements * Breakthrough Performance Gains – Lead structured initiatives that go beyond incremental changes, driving significant improvements in quality, efficiency, and productivity * Sustainable Capability Building – Coach and develop teams to adopt best-in-class methodologies, embedding long-term operational excellence * Systematic, Data-Driven Approach – Apply proven frameworks to ensure measurable, repeatable success * Leveraging Digital for Operational Improvement – Utilize digital tools and data analytics to accelerate efficiency gains and optimize end-to-end processes * Cross-Functional Collaboration and Change Leadership – Engage with all levels of the organization to drive alignment, secure buy-in, and foster a culture of continuous improvement * Performance Monitoring & Long-Term Impact – Define and track key performance indicators to ensure initiatives deliver lasting business value, not just short-term fixes ## What you bring * A true change agent with a relentless drive for continuous improvement and operational excellence * Extensive experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, particularly in sterile environments * Proven expertise in Lean methodologies and leading structured performance improvement initiatives, ideally with experience in top consulting firms (e.g., Big Four, McKinsey, BCG) * Demonstrated success in delivering transformational impact—not just incremental improvements—in operational environments * A hands-on leader who thrives in on-site operations, working directly with frontline teams to drive meaningful change * Strong understanding of digital tools and technologies, leveraging data analytics and automation to enhance operational performance * A strategic thinker with strong critical analysis and problem-solving skills, capable of challenging the status quo * Exceptional communication, coaching, and leadership skills, with the ability to embed lasting cultural change with also an analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into actionable strategies that drive measurable impact **The position will be based either at our headquarters in Basel, or at one of our manufacturing sites in the US (Oceanside, CA; Hillsboro, OR) or in Germany (Mannheim or Penzberg).** ## **Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**