About us: Roche, a leading healthcare company with over 100'000 employees worldwide, is dedicated to advancing science and 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.
The role
This is a senior leadership position within the Pharma Communications Business Partnering Leadership Team (PCLT), reporting to the Head of Pharma Communications Business Partnering. You will play a critical role in shaping Roche's strategic voice across the Pharma Division. The Head of Pharma Divisional Strategy Communications, Business Partnering plays a key part in leading the development and delivery of integrated communications strategies—supporting key initiatives such as the One Pharma Strategy Realisation, R&D Excellence, and the Pharma Managers Meeting.
You will lead a team overseeing communications across Pharma Technical, Pharma Early Research & Development, and Pharma Product Development. Working closely with Roche's communications Centres of Excellence, you'll ensure alignment across divisional priorities. Your team will focus on creating the conditions for agility, collaboration, and impact.
This role goes beyond traditional communications leadership. You will influence Roche's global communications direction, serving as a subject matter expert across the wider network.
Responsibilities
* Lead the development and delivery of integrated communications strategies
* Support key initiatives such as the One Pharma Strategy Realisation, R&D Excellence, and the Pharma Managers Meeting
* Oversee communications across Pharma Technical, Pharma Early Research & Development, and Pharma Product Development
* Work closely with Roche's communications Centres of Excellence to ensure alignment across divisional priorities
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A university degree and over 10 years of experience in strategic communications
* At least 5 years of leadership experience, ideally leading other leaders
* Strong executive presence and ability to communicate complex information effectively
* Experience advising senior leaders and contributing meaningfully to strategic decision-making
You should be fluent in English (verbal and written) and have a strong understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare landscape.
About you
You are a seasoned professional with a track record of delivering strategic communications campaigns. You have a proven ability to work in fast-paced, multicultural environments and build diverse teams. You thrive on innovation, creativity, and bold ideas and are passionate about storytelling.
You are a trusted advisor with excellent consulting skills and able to listen actively, extract insights, and provide targeted recommendations. You have strong interpersonal skills and are confident as a spokesperson, presenter, and mediator.
What we offer
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including travel opportunities up to 20%.
We believe in a workplace where people thrive, grow, and have fun – all while making a real impact. We model the Roche Leadership Commitments, Collective Leadership, and Operating Principles, bringing them to life through our daily actions and strategic vision.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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