Markus Walther
Data Advisory & Insights @Roche
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WORK HISTORY
Data Advisory & Insights @Roche
My primary duties focus on people leadership, strategic chapter evolution, and the agile delivery of critical Informatics programs:Global Team Leadership: I lead and manage a global team of senior data and analytics specialists and experts. A core part of my focus is acting as a natural coach and mentor, ensuring our team members are continuously upskilled and evolved in alignment with both Informatics and broader Roche strategies.Strategic Chapter Management: I am responsible for driving the evolution of our Data & Analytics chapter. This includes leading major, chapter-related epics and ensuring our organizational engagement is enhanced across the board.Agile Program Delivery: I lead and manage Informatics-related programs, personally ensuring that projects are delivered with agility and discipline, meeting defined constraints for time, budget, and scope.Workforce Optimization: I manage our external workforce, which involves confirming necessary staffing, ensuring compliance, and focusing on cost optimization across these resources.
EDUCATION
BA Mannheim - University of Cooperative Education
Bachelor's Degree, Information Technology
Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business
Roche IT Accelerate Program
Graduate School Rhein - Neckar / Hochschule Mannheim
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Engineering/Industrial Management
SKILLS
ABOUT MARKUS WALTHER
I am Markus Walther, an IT and Digital Technology Leader with 20 years of experience, including a decade of leading international teams, right within digital transformation in the Pharma & Diagnostics sector. I excel in navigating VUCA environments, consistently designing and delivering cutting-edge (analytics) systems and fostering high-performing, agile teams.With deep expertise spanning Data Engineering, Information Architecture, Visual Analytics, and Data Mesh, I am passionate about transforming complex data into strategic insights that drive business value and ultimately, benefit patients. My track record includes pioneering data-driven mindsets, embracing agile methodologies (Agile Coaching, Scrum), and fostering environments of continuous learning and innovation.At Roche, I have been:Driving transformative impact by creating collaborative data & analytics environments and mobilizing highly skilled teams to maximize insights.Catalyzing new ways of working as an Innovation Manager, connecting fast, iterative delivery with business outcomes across global functions, and fostering experimentation.Leading global analytics delivery, including Commercial BI, R&D Analytics, and EMEA/LATAM Regional Analytics, ensuring best-practice reporting and customer-facing analytical eServices.Spearheading strategic initiatives like the Informatics Dashboard (enabling data driven decision making from product managers to C-level), the Informatics Data Domain, and evolutionary workflow solutions (e.g, OnePMS, ELITE) that ensure compliant product information and regulatory reporting.Defining and implementing BI strategies, executing impactful Proof of Concepts, and managing complex projects that delivered significant efficiency gains (e.g, Price Per Reportable).I combine a robust technical foundation (Enterprise & Solution Architecture, CRM, Digital Twin) with exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and a solution-focused approach to problem-solving. I am adept at stakeholder engagement, change management, and building trustful relationships that cultivate growth.Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to continuous improvement, I am dedicated to developing impactful strategies and roadmaps, mobilizing cross-functional teams, and delivering the next generation of digital solutions that meet critical patient needs.
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