SHE Business Partner West Europe & South Africa

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

As our Safety, Security, Health and Environment (SHE) Business Partner for Western Europe & South Africa (WESA), you will connect our global SHE organization (Group SHE) with technical sites and commercial affiliates across the region, championing our commitment to deliver patient outcomes at no cost to the planet. In this high-impact, networked leadership role, you will empower local teams to drive SHE excellence, lead the regional networks, and streamline SHE management systems in the region. Join a purpose-driven environment where your strategic influence, agility, and collaborative mindset help shape a healthier, more sustainable future.

The Opportunity

• Drive Strategic Regional Alignment: Serve as the primary regional partner for technical sites, commercial affiliates, and new acquisitions, translating global SHE strategies into impactful local initiatives.
• Champion Simplification & Operational Excellence: Standardize and streamline SHE management systems across the region, removing operational barriers and driving continuous improvement.
• Empower People & Build Capability: Support the hiring, onboarding, and career growth of SHE professionals, fostering high-performing teams and developing functional talent.
• Foster Collaborative Networks: Establish thriving regional communities of practice to facilitate knowledge sharing, benchmark mature sites, and align with cross-functional business partners.
• Advocate & Influence: Partner closely with divisional and business leaders to embed SHE as a core management responsibility while voicing regional priorities and needs within Group SHE.
• Lead Dynamic Initiatives: Contribute flexibly as both an agile project leader and a subject matter expert across key regional and global safety, health, resilience and environmental initiatives.

Who you are

• Education & Core Experience: You hold a Master’s degree in Engineering or Natural Sciences, alongside at least 8 years of practical experience across Safety, Health, Security, Business Continuity, or Environmental Protection.
• Leadership & Site Expertise: You bring 4+ years of leadership experience in SHE, backed by a proven track record of implementing health and safety programs in R&D or manufacturing environments.
• Networked Leadership: You excel in matrix organizations, demonstrating outstanding stakeholder engagement and the ability to inspire, guide, and influence without direct authority.
• Strategic Problem-Solver: You thrive in complex, fast-changing environments, applying an aptitude for radical simplification and pragmatism to balance near-term operational needs with long-term strategic vision.
• Collaborative & Growth-Oriented: You bring a courageous, open-minded approach, an experimental mindset, the drive to proactively engage with stakeholders and exceptional communication skills in English (German is an asset).

We look forward to your application!

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.