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Over the next three years, 300 positions will be transferred to Germany.
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updated: 5/5/2008 4:37:34 PM
Roche to Transfer 300 Jobs to Germany
Roche Diagnostics in Indianapolis told employees Monday that it will transfer about 300 jobs to Germany in an effort to consolidate operations. The positions are Global Roche Professional Diagnostics Operations and Research and Development functions. Roche has two sites in Germany, located in Penzberg and Mannheim, which do about 85 percent of the company’s manufacturing. Relocation will begin in October of this year and continue until June of 2011.
Source: Inside INdiana Business
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Statement from the company:
Roche has made a strategic, yet difficult, decision to transfer the Global Roche Professional Diagnostics Operations (RPD) and Research and Development functions located in Indianapolis to Germany (Mannheim and Penzberg).
The affected groups are primarily in the areas of Operations, Research and Development, and support functions engaged in the development and manufacturing of reagents for the central laboratory. The transfer is expected to occur in a phased approach over the next three years.
Approximately 300 positions will be impacted across the site in Indianapolis.
This decision has been made because, with approximately 85 percent of our production for RPD already in Germany (Mannheim and Penzberg), this change will result in improved profitability, consolidated multi-site operations and development, and improved productivity and efficiency.
Those who are impacted will receive a minimum of 60 days notice and will be supported to find another position within Roche or through outplacement services and a standard severance package.
This decision does not impact the expected job growth announced with the Marsh expansion in March or in any other areas of our business.
Source: Roche Diagnostics
