Roche is seeking a Research and Early Development Project Lead in Rotkreuz, Switzerland, to drive multidisciplinary technical projects focused on laboratory diagnostics innovation. The ideal candidate will have a background in R&D or product development and be skilled in both strategic thinking and hands-on experimentation
Job Summary
Our Core Workflow Research and Early Development (RED) team creates solution concepts for new opportunities and unmet needs related to sample and data workflows.
In this role, you will lead and shape innovation projects while actively contributing to their practical realization in the lab and through prototyping.
We are seeking a Project Lead – Innovation Concepts to drive multidisciplinary technical projects across these areas.
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Roche is seeking a Research and Early Development Project Lead in Rotkreuz, Switzerland, to drive multidisciplinary technical projects focused on laboratory diagnostics innovation. The ideal candidate will have a background in R&D or product development and be skilled in both strategic thinking and hands-on experimentation.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
multidisciplinary technical projects
solution concepts
hands-on prototyping
experimental design and execution
technology scouting
Nice-to-have
fostering a transparent, high-trust mindset
fail-fast/learn-fast mindset
generalist specialist
German language skills
Key Requirements
Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Natural Sciences, or related field
3–8 years of experience in R&D, technical product development, or innovation projects
Experience working across domains (e.g., Robotics, Digital/IT, Hardware, Biology)
Strong track record applying Lean Startup principles