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 looking for a
Position Overview
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 all 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 supports the RRPs throughout the validation campaign by tracking progress, following up on incomplete submissions, and helping ensure timely completion. The Specialist will work 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 across the globe.
- Follow up with RRPs to ensure the completion of data collection and validation.
- Coordinate with the extended external workforce team on data changes and inquiries.
- Project Management:
- Monitor completion and validation progress across RRPs.
- 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 necessary, following a predefined governance model.
Must-Haves
- Commercial apprenticeship (EFZ - levels B, E or M); higher education not required.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement, coordination, or operational support roles.
- Work experience in matrixed, international settings and/or medium to 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.
- Affinity for IT tools, especially experience in Google Workspace.
- Ability to handle challenging conversations professionally.
- High motivation, and a collaborative team worker with a can-do attitude.
- Flexibility to adapt to varying needs with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset.
- Fluent in business English.
Nice to Haves
- Experience with 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 most important pharmaceutical companies.
- A modern campus with plenty of green spaces and meeting areas.
- Central location in Basel.
- Remote work options available.
- A varied job profile.
- Further training opportunities through temp training.
- Working within a dynamic and motivated team.
If you are interested, apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.