Early in Career Development Programme - Transformation & Operational Excellence 2027

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The PositionEarly in Career Development Programme - [Transformation & Operational Excellence], UK Diagnostics
Job title: Graduate Project Excellence Manager
Location: Burgess Hill, Sussex, UK
Length of programme: 2 years (September 2027 - August 2029)
Our Early in Career Development Programme accelerates your growth to directly impact patients' lives. Start your career with a UK market leader in biotechnology, recognised as the #1 Best Big Company to Work For (2021) and dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
The Opportunity
Transformation & Operational Excellence strives to ensure our business runs as effectively and efficiently as possible for the benefit of our customers, employees and society.
The Project Excellence Team focuses on:
DELIVERY
Delivers projects identified via the Project Portfolio Board
Uses Project Management methodologies
Ensures tangible & intangible benefits are used to validate delivery
CAPABILITY BUILDING
Coaches colleagues through Project Management accreditations and delivery
Builds knowledge tools, trains colleagues on how to use the tools in practice and implement a change mindset within their teams
BUSINESS PARTNERING
Provides support to business functions via regular catch ups and coaching
The Graduate Project Excellence Manager supports programs, deliver projects and training
Key responsibilities
Liaise with Program / Project / Process Excellence Manager to support/ lead program / project delivery
Support/lead training and workshops
Who you are
To be successful in this opportunity, applicants should also have:
Recent graduate (BSc or Masters) - degree agnostic
Excellent Organisational Skills
Attention to detail
Stakeholder Management
Excellent Communicator
Analytical Skills
Team Player
Natural Curiosity
Fast Learner
Please note: Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must already hold a valid authorisation to work in the UK.
Application process:
Stage 1: Submit your CV and cover letter
Our focus is to understand why you have applied for this role and what you will bring to the role to ensure team and personal success.
Applications close on Friday, 16 October 2026. The application process may be extended beyond this date but could close at any point after this time.
Stage 2: Recorded video interview
You will take part in a recorded video interview, where you wiil be presented with questions and record your answer to support your application
Estimated date: November 2026
Stage 3: In person assessment centre
You will take part in our full day in person assessment centre at our Roche offices in Burgess Hill, Sussex. Further details will be provided if successful.
Expected date: w/c 07 December 2026. The exact date will be provided if successful.
Ready to apply? Go ahead and join us, we are waiting for you!
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.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.