Roche

As the ASPIRE ERP Platforms Product Line Lead at Roche, I oversee a global team responsible for managing six core areas: ERP Digital Core platform management, template management, integration, technology & adoption, and operations across GP, Commercial, and TechOps. My role focuses on driving the strategic vision and lifecycle management of Roche’s ASPIRE Digital Core System, ensuring its integrity and alignment with the company’s transformative initiatives.

Together with my team I contribute to the ASPIRE Program to streamline global processes, accelerate the delivery of innovations, and build the sustain organization. 

By collaborating with talented teams across the organization, we all are contributing to Roche’s mission of improving patient outcomes through technology and innovation.

ASPIRE ERP Platforms Product Line Lead

Medzie

As a founder and non-executive board member at Medzie, I provide strategic oversight and governance to support the company’s mission of transforming work-life balance in the healthcare industry. Medzie leverages AI-driven technology to match healthcare professionals with roles that perfectly fit their skills and lifestyle. I focus on long-term growth initiatives and partnerships, while the management team continues to drive operational excellence and leads product development to ensure Medzie is at the forefront of innovation.

Founder & Board Member

Championing the future of healthcare through innovation, trust, and transparency. At Medzie, we're revolutionizing the way professionals and organizations connect in the healthcare industry. With a deep-rooted commitment to information security, we ensure the highest standards in verification and data protection. 
My journey from the corporate realm of Novartis to the entrepreneurial world post my Executive MBA in IMD, has instilled in me a blend of strategic insight, operational excellence, and a passion for change. With experience in information security, risk management, SAP programs, I'm dedicated to fostering a platform that prioritizes professionals and patient safety.
Through leading global initiatives and partnering with C-level stakeholders, I understand the nuances of the healthcare ecosystem.

Founder & CEO

Novartis

Director, Policies, Advisory & Anti-Bribery Program team in Ethics, Risk and Compliance

Led a cybersecurity program for Novartis Group functions.
Established a high performing team of information security and risk managers as well as external reports.
Collaborate with IT business partners from global IT functions and partnered with the global function heads and LT members regarding business impact analysis, risk identification, treatment and monitoring for operations and strategic projects.
Active chair on risk committees and delivered advice in strategic programs.
Continuously developed strong relationships with staff, management, and business stakeholders.

Head Business Information Security Management for Corporate Business Services, IT Ops and M&A

Provided strategic leadership, direction, and governance to executive management regarding the information security compliance, data management, risk management to achieve business objectives.
Established and led a high-performance team of information security and risk managers and external reports. 
I closely collaborated with the leaders from the global functions such as Corporate Business Services, IT Operations, Information Securtiy&Risk Management, End User Experience, and Mergers&Acquisitions.

Head Business Information Security Management for IS&RM, UX and M&A

Head Information Governance Management for Country Switzerland & Global REFS

Head Information Governance Management for Novartis International

During this role I advised FRA (Finance, Reporting and Accounting) department leading the key project portfolio in Pharma Services headquarter, e.g. divisional transformation project and transition of approved accounting activities to the finance service centre. I defined and implemented  standardised business processes and systems in adherence with regulatory compliance.

Some of my key milestones are below:

* Secured 20% cost by leading divisional transformation activities.
* Digitalized cumbersome semi-paper based financial processes for several areas, such as balance sheet review, asset management, SOX302 certification, fund replenishment, and self-invoicing.
* Conceptualised and modernised process for cross-divisional demand fulfilment

Senior Finance Project Manager

During this role I led a team of over 30 internal/external members, including five project managers. I administered budget/vendor, program risk, and stakeholder management through strategic planning and execution. I enabled outsourcing of transactional activities for delivering operational results by leading a global programme to implement standardised finance processes and systems.

Some of my key milestones are following:

* Rolled out global projects in more than 30 countries across five divisions and trained around 5K users at Novartis globally.
* Contributed to assist sites around the globe for managing change and increasing user acceptance for new processes and tools.
* Reduced cost and processing time and improved data quality in finance, reporting, and accounting globally by directing global transformation programs.
* Orchestrated multiple multi-million projects in parallel, coordinating large international teams by leading and coaching senior project managers.
* Modelled business processes, enabling outsourcing to the lower-cost location service provider.

Global SAP Program Manager

I managed multiple SAP projects in this role, such as the merger/transition of company codes for Novartis country organizations. I was selected for one year of international assignment in Russia for a dual role FI/CO Functional Expert and Project Quality Manager for SAP ERP implementation project for Russia CPO.  Projects included data migration, setting up processes running in the 'to be obsolete' company code to the target company code, sales process improvement, and automated stock transfer at batch release. Regression and data verification testing. 
Coordination of international offshore and business team with different time zones.

T&E web-based tool implementation, conceptual design, customizing and integration with HR, FI/CO modules. NetWeaver Process Integration, NetWeaver Portal components usage

Account Manager for Russia

Finance SAP Business Analyst/Account Manager

During this role, I was responsible for GxP validation of SAP systems during SAP ERP implementation projects.
- Project Manager for DN4ALL project: Roll-Out of validated GxP document management application to other divisions
- One year of international assignment in Nuremberg, Germany in QM/DM role for PEP/ERP Germany implementation

Quality Compliance Manager

Global entrepreneurial leader with 20 years experience in life science, digital transformation, data governance and program management

With over 20 years of experience in the life sciences industry, I’m passionate about driving innovation to improve healthcare outcomes. Currently, I lead the ASPIRE ERP Platforms Product Line - responsible for ensuring the integrity and strategy of Roche's digital core system, supporting global operations and lifecycle management. My team is also contributing to Roche's transformative ASPIRE Program focused on streamlining global processes and accelerating the delivery of life-saving innovations. 

As the Founder and Non-Executive Board Member of Medzie, I continue to champion healthcare recruitment innovations, helping healthcare professionals achieve a better work-life balance.

I hold an MBA from IMD Business School, am a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and remain committed to lifelong learning in AI, data analytics, and digital transformation. 

I'm an energetic, inclusive, and empowering leader who values collaboration, creativity, and impact.

🏄 𝐁𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐈 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲

AI isn’t coming. It’s already here transforming how we lead, learn, and create value.

At this year’s Finance Symposium, one theme stood out clearly:
Leaders who thrive in the age of AI are the ones who keep #learning.

That’s why I’ve made upskilling a personal priority and I’m proud to say I’m not doing it alone.

Together with many colleagues I’ve benefited from the #AI learning programs like the Everyday AI Upskilling Program and the Roche Digital Diploma, which offered incredible insights into how AI can amplify #human potential.

💡 Harvard and MIT research reinforce this: the leaders most prepared for the future are those who combine digital fluency with human strengths - #empathy, #curiosity, and sound judgment.

AI doesn’t make us less human - it challenges us to become more human.
To ask better questions. To lead with #purpose. To stay adaptable.

So here’s my takeaway:
Don’t wait until the technology is perfect or the path is clear.

Start small. Learn fast. Grow.

🌊 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 - 𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆.

#Leadership #AI #DigitalTransformation #ContinuousLearning #FutureOfWork #TransformationLeadership #WeAreRoche #EnergyByDesign #HumanAndAI #LifelongLearning

Erjena Keller, IMD Executive MBA

Own your AI Journey

Global Entrepreneurial Leader | Shaping the Future of Life Sciences | ERP & Digital Innovation | IMD EMBA | Women in Leadership | Founder | Speaker | Advocate for Human-Centered Leadership & Energy by Design

taplio

Erjena Keller, IMD Executive MBA's Linkedin Analytics

Erjena Keller, IMD Executive MBA

Performance ScoreErjena Keller, IMD Executive MBA's LinkedIn Performance

Erjena Keller, IMD Executive MBA's Best Posts (last 30 days)

Ready to grow your LinkedIn presence?

taplio

.css-6ytdur{background-image:linear-gradient(284deg, rgba(39, 43, 72, 1) 0%, rgba(33, 47, 183, 1) 100%);color:transparent;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;}Erjena Keller, IMD Executive MBA's Linkedin Analytics

Erjena Keller, IMD Executive MBA

Performance Score.css-goub6s{font-size:var(--chakra-fontSizes-md);font-weight:500;color:var(--chakra-colors-gray-600);display:block;margin-top:var(--chakra-space-1);}Erjena Keller, IMD Executive MBA's LinkedIn Performance

Erjena Keller, IMD Executive MBA's Best Posts .css-1emoo84{font-size:var(--chakra-fontSizes-md);font-weight:400;color:var(--chakra-colors-gray-600);}(last 30 days)

Ready to grow your LinkedIn presence?

Erjena Keller, IMD Executive MBA's Linkedin Analytics

Performance ScoreErjena Keller, IMD Executive MBA's LinkedIn Performance

Erjena Keller, IMD Executive MBA's Best Posts (last 30 days)