[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Roche Holding jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/roche-holding/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Roche Holding · Madrid # IT Project Manager - RDT Pharma R&D Madrid Full-time Manager or lead Research & Science Listed on Roche Holding’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Roche Holding’s careers site →](https://roche.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/roche-ext/job/Madrid/IT-Project-Manager---RDT-Pharma-R-D_202608-120139-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Roche Holding](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/roche-holding/) / IT Project Manager - RDT Pharma R&D ## Job description 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 Job description IT Project Manager - RDT Pharma R&D leads moderately complex deliveries, proactively identifies improvements, manages diverse stakeholders, and contributes to strategic implementation. In this role, you will independently define and control the scope of medium to large initiatives, utilizing effective facilitation and analytical skills to drive value delivery. While navigating intricate stakeholder environments, you will connect team development with broader business objectives. Depending on the organization's needs, you may operate within role archetypes such as Project Manager, Service (Delivery) Manager, ITSM Process SME, Scrum Master, RTE, or Agile Coach. Description of the area ### Job Responsibilities Scope / (Content Leadership): Independently defines, manages, and controls the scope of medium to large initiatives or significant workstreams with moderate complexity. Leads and facilitates the scope definition process, aligning with strategic objectives, stakeholder expectations, and team dependencies. Proactively identifies, analyzes, and mitigates scope-related risks, manages scope changes, and champions the adoption of scope management best practices within the Chapter. ### Accountability/Problem Solving Independently leads the analysis of moderate to complex delivery problems, driving root cause analysis and eliciting complex stakeholder needs. Accountable for comprehensive improvement plans and contributes to solution design and validation. Champions accountability, deals pragmatically with ambiguity, and uses effective facilitation techniques to guide teams while mentoring colleagues and building team spirit. ### Stakeholder Management Identifies a diverse range of stakeholders across functional areas and develops comprehensive stakeholder communication plans. Effectively manages relationships to act as a trusted advisor, proactively shapes stakeholder perspectives, and navigates intricate stakeholder environments by resolving conflicts to ensure alignment. ### Impact/Strategy Demonstrates consistent performance with an impact that typically extends to a specific product, initiative, or cluster. Contributes to achieving product or domain goals by ensuring value delivery, takes a proactive role in shaping team processes, and contributes to the implementation of strategic objectives for Informatics, the Chapter, and/or Domains. ### Complexity / (Product Size) Manages moderately complex initiatives or workstreams extending across a product or service. Manages the delivery of complex features, services, or projects (e.g., a service transition, a product release, or an Agile Release Train (ART) increment). Selects and tailors delivery methodologies while managing dependencies between activities. ### Business/Technical ability Demonstrates strong business acumen by analyzing business needs and translating them into effective delivery strategies. Selects and adapts delivery methodologies to optimize results, manages complex delivery processes, and utilizes advanced delivery tools and techniques to address business challenges and contribute to planning. ### Roadmap & Feature Planning Oversee and coordinate the roadmap of incoming requests (feature requests, bug fixes, and determining what the technical solution will look like). ### Backlog Execution Drive the completion of the product backlog across tools like Jira and ServiceNow, applying Agile development methodologies. ### Process Automation (AI Tools) Apply and champion AI-capable tools to automate routine tasks, streamline operational workflows, and strive to eliminate manual overhead (the team's unwritten rule). ### Cloud Infrastructure Maintain strong awareness of Cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCS etc) and technical constraints when scoping and designing application features. ### Qualifications Education / Experience Proven track record operating in a Delivery Management Roles (e.g., Project Manager, Service Manager, Scrum Master, RTE, Agile Coach) managing medium to large initiatives or significant workstreams. Experience managing the delivery of complex features or projects (such as service transitions or ART increments) across functional areas. Demonstrated experience translating requirements into strategic implementation plans and contributing to business planning and forecasting. ### Technical Skills Strong ability to select, adapt, and apply appropriate delivery methodologies towards optimized results. Proficiency in utilizing advanced delivery tools and techniques to manage complex processes and dependencies. Strong analytical skills to drive root cause analysis and propose comprehensive improvement plans. ### Life Sciences / Pharma domain experience Direct exposure to Clinical Trial Data and familiarity with GXP standards. ### Experience Clinical Imaging Data is a strong Plus. Proficiency with backlog management, incident tracking, and ticketing systems (Jira, ServiceNow). Understanding of cloud-native application environments (specifically AWS Cloud) ### Additional Qualifications Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to facilitate workshops, resolve conflicts, and act as a trusted advisor to diverse stakeholders. Strong coaching and mentoring mindset, capable of championing accountability, connecting team development with business objectives, and building chapter team spirit Demonstrated ability to navigate procedural burdens, optimize processes, and deliver clear documentation. 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Madrid - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Roche Holding’s careers site →](https://roche.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/roche-ext/job/Madrid/IT-Project-Manager---RDT-Pharma-R-D_202608-120139-1) ## More jobs at Roche Holding ### [Delivery Management Professional - Delivery Service Manager - RDT Pharma R&D](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/roche-holding/jobs/e13b4a49895115ba2ecd/) Madrid ### [Service Delivery Coordinator - Hosting Infrastructure for R&D](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/roche-holding/jobs/b5068465a932002d8682/) Madrid ### [AI Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/roche-holding/jobs/21bde294a1c658c78de0/) Madrid ### [Cloud DevOps Infrastructure Engineer - Roche Cloud Platform AWS](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/roche-holding/jobs/5cbc469b258d1fce6123/) Madrid ### [Cloud DevOps Infrastructure Engineer - Roche Cloud Platform Azure](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/roche-holding/jobs/cb401e4cbb1d1d437df2/) Madrid ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Pharma (PHD) - Project management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sgs/jobs/d7fad616fcf18e2ab48d/) SGS · Navi Mumbai, MH, India ### [Senior Consultant in ambito Pharma](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ntt/jobs/ad41735fe701da39ae1a/) NTT · Milan, Italy ### [Staff Scientist - Pharma](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/ad49cd098162ecfa8ee2/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Athlone, Ireland ### [Study Lead - Pharma](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/01738238fe7d108100c6/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Athlone, Ireland ### [GBS Pharma Quality Assurance Officer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sgs/jobs/3017880efd1ad8d56ec0/) SGS · Muntinlupa, NCR, Philippines [Research & Science jobs](/functions/research-science/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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