Chief of Staff

As the Chief of Staff for the Roche Diagnostics Japan Enabling Team, you will play a key role in the effective functioning and strategic success of the Japan Dia organization. You will work closely with the General Manager and the Enabling Team to translate vision into actionable deliverables, facilitate decision-making, and manage strategic planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in developing short- and long-term business, financial, and people priorities.
• Ensure the Enabling Team sets and achieves outcomes while maintaining focus on top priorities.
• Convene and facilitate team meetings, plan agendas, and support timely decision-making.
• Design effective meetings and moderate dialogue to balance content review with discussion.
• Strengthen team cohesiveness and facilitate the formation of squads to ensure clear accountability.
• Track and monitor team decisions and backlogs.
• Lead logistics and planning for team meetings.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop communication and presentation materials.

Requirements

• Degree or Masters in life sciences with 3-5+ years of relevant experience in life sciences, diagnostics, or pharmaceuticals.
• Strategy consulting background is desirable.
• Strong leadership experience, particularly in diverse teams or complex matrix environments.
• Solid understanding of the healthcare industry and regulated environments.
• Fully bilingual in Japanese and English (verbal, writing, and reading).
• Systems thinker with strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguity and manage change.
• Detail-oriented with excellent project management and communication skills.