Global Media Relations Leader & Chief Spokesperson

Roche; Basel; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche in Basel seeks an experienced Media Spokesperson to shape the company’s global communications. You will serve as the primary voice for Roche, managing high-stakes media engagements and aligning messages with corporate values across international markets.

This role requires coordinating with global teams and senior leadership to protect and enhance corporate reputation. The ideal candidate holds a university degree in science, economics, or PR, with 7+ years in corporate communications or

Qualifications

• University degree in science, economics, or PR/Communications required.
• Seven+ years in Corporate Communications or Media Relations within a multinational.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with senior management.
• German and English written/spoken proficiency; healthcare/media experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent Roche as official media spokesperson to external stakeholders.
• Shape media narrative on strategic topics with global communications teams.
• Coordinate news flow and planning across internal comms.
• Manage issues via monitoring and timely responses.
• Provide media support, briefings and media training for executives.
• Build relationships with journalists across international and Swiss outlets.
• Support evolution of digital and social media presence.

Skills

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

German language

English language

Education

University degree in science, economics, or PR/Communications

Job description

Roche in Basel seeks an experienced Media Spokesperson to shape the company’s global communications. You will serve as the primary voice for Roche, managing high-stakes media engagements and aligning messages with corporate values across international markets.

This role requires coordinating with global teams and senior leadership to protect and enhance corporate reputation. The ideal candidate holds a university degree in science, economics, or PR, with 7+ years in corporate communications or