Team Lead, Reagent Development
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Sponsorship likelihood
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Salary
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£54,400
Going rate
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2161 (76% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,400, and Roche Products Limited is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2161 (Research and development (R&D) managers) · 76% match
- Likely 1136 (Human resource managers and directors) · 17% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2161 Research and development (R&D) managers Most likely code | £38,100 | £43,500 | £48,900 | £54,400 |
1136 Human resource managers and directors Also possible | £37,100 | £42,300 | £47,600 | £52,900 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
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
As a Team Lead in Reagent Development, you will empower and guide a high-performing team in driving the "Human Pillar" of our organisation, fostering capability resilience and individual growth. You will serve as the primary sponsor for best practices within your subchapter, bridging the gap between strategic talent development and critical project needs. Join us to nurture an environment of continuous learning, empathy, and scientific excellence where your leadership directly enables groundbreaking healthcare solutions.
The Opportunity
- Lead and empower: Act as the primary people leader for your subchapter, driving employee growth, career roadmapping, and functional capability development.
- Drive performance and feedback: Oversee employee goal setting (MbO) in Workday, conduct bi-annual performance reviews, and gather 360-degree feedback from peers and matrix stakeholders.
- Establish operating rhythms: Nurture a culture of open communication through mandatory biweekly 1:1 check-ins and monthly Team Syncs focused on capacity, team updates, and culture.
- Manage capacity and resolve conflict: Serve as the primary point of contact for subchapter friction, using empathy and Triad Meetings (Employee–Manager–Project Lead) to balance portfolio loads and support high morale.
- Oversee operational logistics: Manage subchapter logistics, including final approval for absences and early planning for long-term or parental leave.
Who you are
- You hold an advanced degree (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) in Life Sciences or a related discipline.
- You demonstrate a proven track record in people management, with demonstrated expertise in structured mentoring, career roadmapping, and driving talent development.
- You possess high emotional intelligence, active listening skills, and experience navigating matrix organisation structures and resolving team friction.
- You excel at building a culture of psychological safety while embedding regulatory and operational compliance into everyday workflows.
- Experience with Workday for performance management is preferred.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Research and development (R&D) managers (SOC 2161) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~83k in sample- Middle half £45,448–73,580
- Median £56,992
- Going rate £54,400
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,100–48,900
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Roche Products Limited holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2161 going rate of £54,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.