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Global Pharma Strategy (GPS) drives Roche’s strategy and portfolio of products - from research through to patients. As a member of GPS, you will be part of a truly international group that collaborates with functions and affiliates worldwide to shape the future of medicine.

Position Summary:

You will lead Lifecycle Teams in Hematology serving as the accountable asset leader and the steward of our external partnerships. As such you are accountable to maximize the lifecycle value to patients, society and Roche through owning the global cross-functional asset strategy ranging from late-stage development, manufacturing, commercialization, budget requirements and its successful implementation. This position will be based in Basel or South San Francisco and global travel (>30%) to connect with external stakeholders and other Roche sites is expected.

You will make decisions for the programs across all functions and are the single decision-maker while empowering sub-team leaders and working closely with Alliance Management. You are accountable to ensure appropriate internal and external advice is sought for decisions.

The Opportunity:

Define the asset vision and strategy, ensuring appropriate resourcing and line of sight to all relevant functions while always putting the patient first, following the science, and addressing customers’ needs

Lead the Lifecycle Team through Phase 3 readouts, lifecycle decisions and filing activities

Inspire and align people towards a vision while building a culture of accountability, collaboration and trust

Act from a whole system perspective, displaying an enterprise portfolio approach and understand the big picture of how the organization’s mission fits in the marketplace

Act with a sense of urgency and curiosity, take smart risks; embody a growth mindset to reach beyond boundaries, and experiment with the right balance between long term and short term outcomes

Lead and develop teams through constructive feedback and coaching, in particular continuing a strong partnership between organizations by fostering mutual respect and understanding

Ensure timely, efficient flexible talent flow and PVCs (Product Variable Costs) accountability to deliver against the program strategy, including key achievements.

Remove roadblocks, and make trade-off decisions while considering portfolio context to maximize the impact 

Remain composed and centered in handling and communicating issues during crisis management for all activities associated with the molecule strategy while protecting Roche’s reputation and trust with different partners

Who you are:

Bachelor's Degree (marketing, business management, or life sciences is preferred), MBA, MD, Ph.D. or other relevant Graduate or Postgraduate Degree is preferred

Proficient written and verbal English

Substantial multidisciplinary experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry and a thorough understanding and experience navigating the complex corporate environments

Experience in both global as well as affiliate leadership roles, ideally with strong scientific competence and strong credibility in drug development

Significant (5+) years of senior level leadership experience with P&L and portfolio accountability is a plus

Experienced leader with shown results in people leadership and talent development in a multicultural environment

Successfully managed complex projects with high-reaching milestones in high-pressure circumstances

Experience influencing and challenging senior management, TAEs, and external partners in relation to science, data, and resources

Experience with filing, launches, affiliate level commercialization as well as reimbursement and access strategy are all strongly preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more.

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.