Manager Strategic Initiatives

Flexsis is part of the Interiman Group, one of the leading providers of personnel services in Switzerland. Thanks to our solid expertise and the competences within the Interiman Group, we offer tailor-made solutions in personnel consulting.

For our client Roche in Basel, we are looking for a motivated and reliable (m/f/d)

Manager Strategic Initiatives

We are looking for an experienced professional with 5+ years in programme management, digital communications, or strategic enablement within an international environment. The ideal candidate has proven experience managing multiple cross-functional projects, strong stakeholder management and coordination skills, and the ability to align diverse teams and priorities. Fluent English is required.

• Start date: asap

• latest Start Date: 01.08.26

• Planned duration: 12 months

• Extension: possible

• Workplace: Basel

• Workload: 100%

• Home Office: 2 days

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Head of Brand & Digital Experience and CoE leadership to translate strategic priorities into clear, actionable workplans and measurable outcomes.
• Drive planning and coordination of cross- chapter initiatives, ensuring clarity of scope, accountability, and delivery timelines.
• Manage and continuously improve team processes such as OKRs, prioritisation frameworks, and demand management workflows to maintain focus and efficiency.
• Support financial and resource planning, including budget tracking, purchase orders, and vendor coordination, ensuring resources are allocated strategically and transparently.
• Support the management and continuous improvement of Roche’s digital technology landscape in collaboration with IT and Informatics partners — ensuring tools are fit - for- purpose, compliant, and future- ready.
• Lead or contribute to special strategic projects such as AI enablement, DEX evolution, or digital Maintain and evolve Roche’s internal digital community ecosystem (gSites, knowledge hubs, communication channels), ensuring colleagues can easily access guidance, updates, and onboarding materials.

Must Haves:

• 5+ years of experience in programme management, digital communications, or strategic enablement roles, ideally within a global organisation
• Proven ability to manage multiple cross- functional projects with competing priorities
• Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive alignment across diverse teams
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); other languages are an advantage

Nice to Have:

• Strong understanding of digital ecosystems, tools, and governance models.
• Experience in process design, workflow management, or team enablement systems (OKRs, demand management, resource planning).
• Strong financial acumen and familiarity with procurement or budget processes.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into insights and recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, collaborative, and solutions- oriented mindset.

Are you interested and would you like to seize this opportunity? Then we should definitely get to know each other! Simply click on "Apply now" and we look forward to receiving your complete application documents