Stakeholder Engagement Specialist
Roche Switzerland bridges the gap between pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. Important research and development functions are located here. For our long-term client, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG in Basel, we are seeking a talented Stakeholder Engagement Specialist.
Background:
The Stakeholder Engagement Specialist supports the execution of a global data validation campaign related to the people data collected as part of the external partner onboarding and administration processes. This initiative ensures that all required regulatory and compliance information is complete and accurate for external partners working with Roche. The Specialist will engage with Roche Responsible Persons (RRPs)—employees who oversee and manage external partners such as contractors, consultants, managed services, and collaborators. This role includes tracking progress, following up on incomplete submissions, and collaborating closely with the Project team to support the successful delivery of the initiative.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Stakeholder Engagement & Follow-up
- Engage with RRPs responsible for managing external partners globally.
- Follow up with RRPs to ensure the completion of data collection and validation, assisting with any incomplete submissions.
- Coordinate with the extended external workforce team on data changes and questions.
- Project Management
- Monitor completion and validation progress across RRPs and track the overall completion status.
- Maintain structured tracking of outreach and responses.
- Risk Identification & Escalation
- Identify delays or challenges impacting campaign completion.
- Escalate issues and align with the Project & Campaign team when required, following a predefined governance model.
Must Haves:
- Commercial apprenticeship (EFZ - levels B, E, or M), with higher education not required.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement, coordination, or operational support roles.
- Work experience in matrixed, international settings and/or medium-sized/large corporations.
- Comfortable interacting with stakeholders and driving follow-ups to ensure task completion.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate stakeholders.
- Intermediate project management skills, including the ability to provide regular status updates in a structured manner—proactively identifying risks/issues and relevant mitigations/resolutions.
- Affinity for IT tools, particularly experience in Google Workspace.
- Ability to handle challenging conversations professionally, especially with hesitant stakeholders.
- High motivation, independent & collaborative team worker with a can-do attitude and a structured, organized work style.
- Flexibility to adapt to different needs and a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset.
- Fluent in business English.
Nice to Haves:
- Experience in Looker Studio.
- Language skills in German, Spanish, Chinese, or French.
What You Will Be Offered:
- An opportunity to work in one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.
- A modern campus with ample green spaces and meeting areas.
- Central location in Basel.
- Remote work options available.
- A varied job profile.
- Further training opportunities through Temptraining.
- Collaboration within a dynamic and motivated team.
If you are interested, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.