Global Molecular Diagnostics Product Leader

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Rotkreuz; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche seeks an International Product Manager in the Molecular Work area to lead the global strategy for PCR platforms and the wider Molecular Work Area portfolio. You will partner with cross-functional teams to drive development, on-market support, and long-term planning while translating affiliate needs into compelling business cases.

You will champion the product, coordinate with regional partners, and guide competitive analyses and launch strategies to sustain market leadership in molecular

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Scientific, Engineering, or Business discipline; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years in product management, marketing, or related commercial roles in Medical Diagnostics or Devices.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to prioritize requirements and make strategic trade‑offs with diverse global stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and influencing skills in a global matrix.
• Experience with cobas 5800/6800/8800 or similar automated molecular diagnostics platforms.
• Understanding of IVD instrument hardware and software and lab workflows.
• Global experience collaborating with affiliates or business units.
• Understanding of design control for regulated medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the global product strategy for the Molecular Workarea portfolio.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Global Customer Support, Operations) to drive full product lifecycle.
• Gather customer and business requirements from affiliates and key customers, translate to compelling business cases and features.
• Act as product champion and central point of contact for regional partners, providing tools, training and support.
• Drive prioritization and resolution of on-market issues as part of PCQT to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Shape strategic marketing direction and define positioning, messaging and launch plans.
• Own competitive analysis and translate insights into countermeasures and campaigns.

Skills

Product management

Global collaboration

Leadership

Strategic prioritization

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

English fluency

IVD systems experience

Design control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering/Business

MBA preferred

Tools

cobas 5800/6800/8800 systems

IVD hardware/software knowledge

Job description

Roche seeks an International Product Manager in the Molecular Work area to lead the global strategy for PCR platforms and the wider Molecular Work Area portfolio. You will partner with cross-functional teams to drive development, on-market support, and long-term planning while translating affiliate needs into compelling business cases.

You will champion the product, coordinate with regional partners, and guide competitive analyses and launch strategies to sustain market leadership in molecular