In-Vitro Diagnostics R&D Asset and Equipment Manager

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The Position

Responsible for comprehensive equipment management for R&D within Roche (Scotland). This includes tracking, maintaining, categorizing, and validating equipment, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance, as well as coordinating with equipment owners and ensuring training on relevant processes and tools. Acts as the representative of Roche (Scotland) in the RDS R&D organization. This role may also manage services that take care of parts of the equipment management process.

About the Team

Roche (Scotland) focuses on developing diagnostic solutions for patients through the innovative Cobas Lumira platform. The Systems Development and Integration Chapter connects the entire product lifecycle, from translating needs to integrating and verifying solutions.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Inventory Management

  • Maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory of all equipment.

  • Track equipment movement, deployment, and lifecycle.

  • Categorize equipment appropriately based on function and usage.

• Equipment Validation and Maintenance

  • Ensure equipment validation according to its category and requirements.

  • Ensure equipment is fully compliant with internal quality policies and external regulatory standards.

  • Schedule and coordinate routine and preventative maintenance.

  • Manage equipment repairs, replacements, and upgrades.

  • Ensure all equipment is in safe and operational condition.

• Training and Coordination

  • Coordinate with equipment owners and users.

  • Provide training on equipment operation, relevant processes (e.g., IRM), and tools.

  • Ensure users understand and adhere to equipment management procedures and validation requirements.

  • Act as a representative of Roche (Scotland) in the RDS R&D organization for equipment management. Coordinate and communicate equipment-related information between departments and organizations.

• Managed Services and Tools

  • Identify and implement necessary tools for equipment management.

  • Manage relationships with external managed service providers for equipment maintenance and support.

  • Ensure the availability and functionality of all equipment management tools and services.

• Reporting

  • Prepare and present reports on equipment inventory, maintenance, validation, and utilization.

  • Provide regular updates to management on equipment status and related activities.

  • Provide functional support during auditing processes.

Qualifications

• Skills

  • Good knowledge in the field of Point of Care measuring systems, especially technical evaluations and measurement methods.

  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.

  • Excellent communication and coordination abilities.

  • Proficient in inventory management software and tools.

  • Knowledge of equipment maintenance, repair, and validation procedures.

  • Ability to manage external service providers.

• Experience

  • Professional experience in the development of diagnostic measuring systems.

  • Experience in working under a Quality Management System.

  • Experience in the qualification and validation of laboratory-based systems.

  • Experience in the creation of regulatory-compliant documents, such as test plans and results reports.

  • Experience in the application of statistical methods.

  • Previous experience in equipment management or a related field.

  • Experience in training and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

  • Experience in representing an organization in cross-functional teams.

• Education

  • Bachelor / Master in science (chemistry, biology, medical technology or similar)

  • Relevant certifications or technical training preferred.

This role requires on‑site presence at least 50% of the working week.

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.

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