Global Expert Interior Design

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The Position

As the Global Expert Interior Design,you will play a key role in driving quality and consistency in the design of our global facilities.

Your key responsibilities include :

- Corporate Identity Stewardship: Ensuring all projects align with the "Our Spaces" guidelines and Roche Corporate Identity by liaising with local architects and acting as a global brand ambassador.
- Design Management: Overseeing the interior design scope for global interior workplace fit-outs (office and labs) from design phase through to realization.
- Consultant Selection: Assessing the capabilities of potential architectural and design consultants or contractors and seeking endorsement from the Head of Corporate Architecture.
- Project Collaboration: Supporting project managers regarding design timelines and resources, and reviewing phase deliverables for quality control and guideline alignment.
- Technical Advisory: Providing direction on global signage, corporate identity adherence, and local guidance according to global guidance and site Master Plans.
- Sustainability Leadership: Partnering with GCI scope areas and engineering organizations to drive the adoption of sustainable construction, decarbonization, and circularity.
- Strategic Alignment: Translating business needs into tangible project scopes while challenging user requirements to align with global workplace and laboratory strategy governance.
- Stakeholder Management: be able to clearly communicate across organizations and cultures about the value of corporate architecture and our approach.

Who You Are

We are looking for a passionate and courageous architect or interior designer, a leader who simplifies complex challenges to create inspiring environments. The ideal candidate meets the following criteria:

- Educational Background: A University-level Master’s Degree in Architecture or Interior Design with a deep understanding of design theory, history (from Bauhaus to contemporary), and aesthetics with a strength in conceptual design.
- Professional Experience: At least 10 years of international experience leading complex architectural projects, specifically within the life sciences sector (including research and laboratory design).
- Technical Proficiency: Strong computer skills, including a working knowledge of BIM, CAD, and project software, alongside experience with sustainable construction strategies.
- Leadership & Communication: A trusted team player with the ability to influence in a matrix organization, communicate across all levels and cultural backgrounds, to build lasting international relationships.
- Mindset & Versatility: A systematic thinker who is open to change, possesses a high sense of continuous improvement, and is willing to travel internationally up to 10%.

Ready for the next step? We look forward to hearing from you. Apply now to discover this exciting opportunity!

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Who we are

A 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.