## Team Lead, Reagent DevelopmentApply: Motherwell: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 29, 2026 (13 days left to apply): 202609-123127At 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 a Team Lead in Reagent Development, you will empower and guide a high-performing team in driving the \"Human Pillar\" of our organisation, fostering capability resilience and individual growth. You will serve as the primary sponsor for best practices within your subchapter, bridging the gap between strategic talent development and critical project needs. Join us to nurture an environment of continuous learning, empathy, and scientific excellence where your leadership directly enables groundbreaking healthcare solutions. **The Opportunity*** **Lead and empower**: Act as the primary people leader for your subchapter, driving employee growth, career roadmapping, and functional capability development.* **Drive performance and feedback**: Oversee employee goal setting (MbO) in Workday, conduct bi-annual performance reviews, and gather 360-degree feedback from peers and matrix stakeholders.* **Establish operating rhythms**: Nurture a culture of open communication through mandatory biweekly 1:1 check-ins and monthly Team Syncs focused on capacity, team updates, and culture.* **Manage capacity and resolve conflict**: Serve as the primary point of contact for subchapter friction, using empathy and Triad Meetings (Employee–Manager–Project Lead) to balance portfolio loads and support high morale.* **Oversee operational logistics**: Manage subchapter logistics, including final approval for absences and early planning for long-term or parental leave. **Who you are*** You hold an advanced degree (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) in Life Sciences or a related discipline.* You demonstrate a proven track record in people management, with demonstrated expertise in structured mentoring, career roadmapping, and driving talent development.* You possess high emotional intelligence, active listening skills, and experience navigating matrix organisation structures and resolving team friction.* You excel at building a culture of psychological safety while embedding regulatory and operational compliance into everyday workflows.* Experience with Workday for performance management is preferred. We look forward to receiving your application! #J-18808-Ljbffr
Team Lead, Reagent Development employer: F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
Roche is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, particularly in the dynamic field of Digital and Tech procurement. With a strong commitment to employee growth, Roche offers opportunities for continuous development and encourages a high-trust environment where team members can share ideas and learn from each other. Located in Welwyn, employees benefit from a flexible working environment that values diversity and inclusion, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
