Roche

•	I provide leadership for transformation activities necessary for the progressive organizational evolution
•	I work with multiple teams to continuously evolve the ways of working to ensure realization of business and customer value and also help teams to be high performing
•	I guide our partners through the agile culture shift. Facilitating change in mindset and behaviors via a range of tools and practices
•	Train teams on the agile methodologies and oversee the development of agile teams to ensure effective outcomes for the enterprise
•	I serve as a neutral and objective partner to help navigate roadblocks in the adoption process.
•	I come with the growth mindset and attitude to make a difference, and a start-up mentality
•	I have significant team and individual coaching and facilitation expertise
•	I am able to successfully navigate complex, multicultural and highly matrix environments
•	I influence & engage towards a common goal through working collaboratively with and
through others
•	I coach, facilitate and mentor and able to guide and help people to figure out the right solutions for their challenges
•	I challenge the status quo when needed

Agile Coach

Roche is undergoing an ‘Agile Transformation Journey’ across this almost 100 000 employee organization.  As a Transformation Partner, I had 2 roles: (1) I operated in the engagement stream of the Product Development function (5000+ organization) and formed a key part of the enabling team. (2) I also partnered with the Polish affiliate (200+ organization) in their transformation journey.
My objective was to understand, get excited about and engage employees in this organizational change, which I (successfully!) achieved through:
•	Managing stakeholder relationships with countless international clients, leadership teams and work stream leads
•	Leading discussions with stakeholders on change and employee engagement 
•	Expertly navigating the complexities and politics associated in driving change in a multinational organization 
•	Leading change interventions, and engaging with functional leaders for focus group sessions and workshops

Transformation & Engagement Partner

•	Drove the strategic agendas and actions forward for the PDEx Leadership Team and Site Leadership Forum 
•	Proactively identified opportunities and driving change to enhance team performance and become better and more efficient at what we do

Business Manager - Pharma Development Excellence (PDEx)

pREDi (Pharma Research & Early Development for Informatics) change project, across 5 sites with ~200 employees: 
•	Led the teams and tasks on the organizational change project that made way for the development and delivery of the new pREDi business operating model 
•	Provided strategic support to the Global Head and Leadership Team
•	Managed internal and external communications, skilfully and sensitively handling challenging staff feedback

Global Change Manager & Portfolio Delivery -pREDi (Pharma Research & Early Development-Informatics) 

Group Audit SAP GRC Change Management Project: 
•	Led the team which implemented the global policy for segregation of duties (SoD) and access controls, the process and SAP GRC tool, involving 140 entities and 600 colleagues
•	Created Global Roche Policy, with input from multiple stakeholders including business, IT, Group Audit and KPMG 
•	Led the core project team, resolved 130,000 SoD conflicts in year one and met all project timelines

SAP GRC Project & Change Manager

Novartis

•	Managed the end-to-end process and SAP GRC tool implementation for 30+ Pharma companies globally 
•	Developed Best in Class standards of segregation of duties rules across 14 SAP functional areas (200+ controls) 
•	Finalist for the 2006 ‘Global IT’ Award
•	Performed post-implementation SAP audits with expertise in SAP SD and MM. Monitored results.

Global Project  & Change Manager

GlaxoSmithKline

SAP Stream Lead

I am on a mission to transform workplace culture by making psychological safety a fundamental, non-negotiable priority.  I believe it's not enough to rely on individual efforts or well-meaning policies—we need collective action and shared accountability.

Our workplaces must have everyone feeling safe enough to engage in meaningful discussions, valued for who they are, and empowered to contribute their unique skills and talents.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞: 
I proudly display six flags on my front door—representing Canada, India, Germany, South Africa, the Philippines, and Switzerland. These flags symbolize both my household and my belief in equality, regardless of background.

Having lived, worked, and traveled in nearly 40 countries, I’ve seen firsthand the power of diversity and the strength that comes from embracing our differences. Sadly, I’ve also witnessed the damage caused when people’s voices aren’t valued, or worse, when workplace abuse is ignored.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐈 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐚 𝐧𝐨𝐭-𝐟𝐨𝐫-𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐩𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝. 

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈'𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐝: 

👉 𝑬𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒚𝒆𝒆 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕: >20 global awards/recognitions for fostering motivated teams.
👉 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑: > 20 years of experience leading successful transformations across multinationals, reshaping cultures, and fostering alignment.
👉 𝑴𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓:  In 2019, I launched a grassroots movement that grew to > 25,000 engagements in 2 years, demonstrating my belief in the strength of collective action.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫: 

👉 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒔 & 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒔: If you're seeking 1:1 support or team coaching, Vanguard Voices provides coaching & facilitation support to help you thrive.
👉 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝑪𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔: Join our platform to unite with professionals dedicated to this cause & amplify our impact together.
👉 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝑺𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒔: If you aim for more, collaborate with us. We are building strategic alliances with those most committed to psychological safety.

Let´s connect!
Email or DM me to discuss how we can work together to drive meaningful change in our world of work.

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I also work for Roche. 
All opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily represent the position of my employer.

Jessica Bensch

Oversees the development and execution of an internal, employee and leadership communications strategy/narrative for Roche Services & Solutions (RSS), Roche's Global Services organization. Leads a team of professional communicators focused on storytelling, employee engagement and customer/partner experience.

Chapter Lead Roche Services & Solutions (RSS) Communications

Plays a leading role defining, establishing and promoting the Roche Services & Solutions editorial, copywriting and storyboarding services capability. Advises stakeholders on how to best leverage their stories/announcements across channels to inspire and engage their audiences.

Storytelling & Editorial Services Capability Lead

Drives and coordinates high-impact communication initiatives in the areas of internal communications, change communications, training and strategic events. Provides strategic advice to Roche Services & Solutions' global leadership team.

Communications Business Partner - Roche Services & Solutions

FS Communications & Storytelling 

Provides strategic communications consultancy to technology start-ups (Fintech), as well as 
to established corporate clients in a number of sectors, including logistics and healthcare. 
Turns writing/editing skills in English, French & Spanish into persuasive, engaging and nimble communication outcomes adapted to specific audiences/cultural settings. Clients and mandates include:

Roche: Developed and implemented a comprehensive communications/change management strategy for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) program ASPIRE

The Relevance House AG: Chief storyteller, writer and communications strategy driver for Switzerland’s first full-service blockchain and Initial Coin Offering (ICO) marketing agency

LivingPackets: Elaborated narrative for start-up logistics company launching a game-changer e-commerce packaging solution 

Soko.ai: Advised and coached the executive team of Canadian-based, AI-driven remarketing platform to secure venture capital funding

Strategic Communications Consultant and Start-up Storyteller

Swiss Re

Led all external and internal communications activities across the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region for Swiss Re, one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and risk transfer solutions.

Head Regional Communications Centre EMEA

Oversaw the marketing and leadership communications function for Swiss Re's EMEA Reinsurance business. Coordinated Swiss Re’s 150 Years landmark anniversary celebrations for over 4,200 guests – clients, brokers, public stakeholders and employees – in London, Paris, Munich, Rome and Johannesburg.

Senior Communications Manager Reinsurance, Director

Trinseo

Headed the public affairs and marketing communications functions in the EMEA region for Styron (now Trinseo), a leading global materials company (formerly part of Dow Chemical). Developed a  communications strategy and processes to support the business and financial goals of the commercial, product development, marketing & sales leadership teams.

Communications Manager Plastics & Latex - Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA)

Played a leading role in the planning and execution of the marketing and leadership communications strategy for Swiss Re's Corporate Solutions division. Supervised production, timeline and/or distribution of more than 50 award-winning client online newsletter reaching nearly 35,000 customers worldwide.

VP, Senior Marketing Communications Consultant

Directed the internal communications function and content management process for the U.S., Canadian and Latin American operations for Swiss Re America.

Vice President, Deputy Head, Content and Internal Communications

Office.com

Managed, produced and marketed the finance, international commerce and business development areas for Office.com, a CBS co-owned Internet destination for US small and medium-sized businesses.

Producer

Seagram

Developed and managed an intranet for Seagram's global entertainment and beverage business (later renamed Vivendi Universal). Spearheaded the execution of a comprehensive corporate communications plan focused on the company's key initiatives following two rounds of M&A activity.

Manager, Corporate Communications

CBS News

Interned at CBS Newspath, one of the world's largest satellite newsgathering units. Assisted in news research and production for the U.S. National and Northeast regional feeds.

Assistant Producer

La Libre Belgique S.A.

Interned at one of Belgium's national French-speaking newspapers. Covered financial and international affairs, including a series of stories on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the economic blocs in Europe and Asia.

Reporter

Internationally experienced corporate communicator with a 20-year proven track record 
in Europe, the United States, Canada and Latin America in a variety of B2B and B2C industries, including fintech (blockchain & crypto), financial services, healthcare, logistics, petrochemicals, media and consumer goods. Demonstrated leadership in strategic internal & external communications across all areas of public relations, marketing and branding. Solid event management and global communications campaigning expertise. Change agent, multi-cultural team leader with strong business acumen and a passion for memorable storytelling. Fluent in English, French and Spanish. 

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