Team Lead, R&D ISS Global Support Center

Are you a people-oriented leader with a vision for how digital transformation can revolutionize internal customer support? As theTeam Lead for our R ISS Global Support Center in Sant Cugat, you will have the unique opportunity to build and grow a dedicated service hub from the ground up. You will lead and manage a high-performing team that provides support to our global R "customers," ensuring our scientists and engineers can focus on life-changing innovation while you drive the evolution of the team through digital transformation and innovation of our internal processes.

Your main responsabilities:

• Build a New Service Hub: Establish and evolve a dedicated operational excellence center in Spain, managing and coaching a diverse team of specialists.
• Lead with Empathy& Vision: Act as a relationship-focused leader, balancing high-empathy service with a strategic vision for process automation and global support.Master R Support Operations: Oversee operational customer support in critical areas including Document Management (EDMS), Learning Management (LMS), and global data workflows in SAP S/4HANA.
• Champion Digital Innovation: Partner with global teams to identify repetitive "pain points" and leverage Agentic AI and automation to digitize tasks and improve efficiency and service quality.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure timely, accurate resolution of requests while maintaining a constant state of audit-readiness.
• Navigate a Global Matrix: Collaborate effectively with leaders and colleagues across Spain, the US, Germany, and Switzerland to align the Sant Cugat hub with global R goals.
• Foster a High-Performing Culture: Integrate Roche Leadership Commitments into daily practice, utilizing agile principles to create an inspiring, motivating, and inclusive work environment.

Who You Are

You are a proactive "thinker" and leader who thrives in conditions of ambiguity. You possess the interpersonal skills to navigate organizational complexity and the strategic mindset needed to upskill a team for bridging daily operations in legacy systems while building the future of AI-driven support.

Do you have experience in SAP S/4HANA?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Advanced Educational Foundation: An advanced university degree or Bachelor's degree in a technical, scientific, or business discipline.

• Proven Leadership Track Record: 5+ years of experience leading or managing technical, engineering, or global customer support teams.
• System& Quality Expertise: Expert knowledge of enterprise applications (e.g. EDMS, LMS, SAP) and experience operating in highly regulated environments (e.g. Diagnostics, Pharma, Finance, Automotive).
• Digital Transformation Mindset: Education or experience in Agentic AI, automation, or AI prompt engineering to drive modern support models
• Exceptional Communication& Influence: Expert fluency in English and the ability to influence senior stakeholders in a global, multicultural matrix organization. German language skills are a plus.

Our leaders empower you to achieve your fullest potential, fostering a culture where everyone can demonstrate leadership and navigate change with confidence.

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