Technical Supplier Manager

Roche Switzerland bridges the gap between pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. Important research and development functions are based here. For our long-standing client, Roche Diagnostics International AG in Rotkreuz, we are looking for a: Technical Supplier Manager At Roche Diagnostics, we develop and deliver life-critical diagnostic solutions that support healthcare professionals and patients worldwide. As part of the Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) organization within the Global Instrument Network (GIN), you will play a key role in ensuring robust manufacturing processes, reliable supplier performance, and long-term supply security. You will act as the technical interface between internal engineering and operations teams and international contract manufacturing partners. Your responsibilities include technical ownership of instrument components, subassemblies, and production lines, with a strong focus on manufacturing process design, validation, and industrialization. You will also lead external-to-external (E2E) technology transfers, second-sourcing initiatives, and capacity expansions to ensure consistent product quality and reliable supply. Your Responsibilities Manufacturing Process Design & Industrialization Design, develop, optimize, and industrialize manufacturing and testing processes for instrument components, electronics, and precision assemblies across external supplier sites. Define and implement process validation strategies (IQ/OQ/PQ), design verification protocols, and process capability assessments, including Cp/Cpk, tolerance studies, and Gage R&R. Collaborate with R&D during early product development to integrate Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, and Testability (DfX) principles, improve yields, and prevent manufacturing bottlenecks. Identify and mitigate manufacturing risks through pFMEA, poka-yoke (error-proofing), and structured root-cause investigations. Technical Project Leadership & Technology Transfers Lead external-to-external