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Roche
Workplace Strategy and Planning
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A Research and Development Manager is responsible for day-to-day management their organization's research and development department(s). Responsible for ensuring that the department meet the organization's objectives for researching and developing new products or technologies and improve existing products.
$177,439 / year median in California
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Job Description
At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. •The Position•At Roche, we believe our physical spaces shape the future of science. As our Workplace Strategy & Space Planning Lead, you will champion the design, master planning, and operational strategy for our campus, transforming office and high-complexity laboratory environments into inspiring, sustainable hubs of scientific excellence. In this role, you'll bridge the gap between global architectural vision and day-to-day R D needs—directing capital projects up to $5M, driving data-informed space allocation, and leading change management initiatives that keep our research teams performing at their best. The Opportunity + Direct all project delivery phases (budgets up to $5M, vendor coordination, timelines) for new construction and renovations across office and laboratory environments. + Lead interior and exterior space optimization strategies, ensuring lab designs meet scientific requirements, biosafety/GLP/GMP standards, and operational workflows. + Manage campus laboratory space assignments, tracking utilization metrics to make data-driven recommendations for capacity planning and reallocation. + Maintain campus workplace policies, design guidelines, and safety/ergonomic standards in close partnership with R D, SHE, and Quality teams. + Develop and execute comprehensive change management and transition plans to maximize adoption of new workspace strategies with minimal business disruption. + Collaborate with local and global partners to align capital projects with campus master planning and long-term strategic R D objectives. + Oversee sustainability, furniture reuse, and donation programs to ensure alignment with corporate environmental and safety goals. Who You Are +