Head of Diagnostics Strategy

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Rotkreuz; Vor Ort; CHF 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Roche is seeking a Head of Diagnostics Strategy to lead the divisional strategy in collaboration with Business Areas and Global Functions. You will shape long-range priorities and the operating model to enable growth and innovative solutions across the Diagnostics portfolio.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will drive strategic initiatives, coordinate with executives, and guide a high-caliber team across geographies, with a focus on delivering clear, measurable outcomes for the organization.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive multidisciplinary work experience in diagnostics/pharma/biotech.
• Veritable business experience in the healthcare industry (Pharma/Diagnostics).
• Post-graduate degree in finance, business, or life sciences; MBA preferred.
• Proven track record in corporate strategy development.
• Experience with large-scale business planning and metrics.
• Ability to lead diverse teams across geographies.

Aufgaben

• Define and evolve the longer-range strategy for Diagnostics in partnership with key stakeholders across Roche.
• Own the development of divisional priorities and operating model; drive the planning process.
• Architect and lead divisional strategic initiatives and related planning.
• Lead and nurture a diverse team of strategy experts to grow Diagnostics' market position.
• Coach and develop talent across the Roche Group.

Kenntnisse

Strategic thinking

Executive presence

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Global experience

Cross-cultural collaboration

Ausbildung

MBA (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

The Position Head of Diagnostics Strategy

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

Who we are

At Roche, we are passionate about transforming patients’ lives, and we are bold in both decision and action - we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work every single day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow. Roche is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to build teams that represent a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Embracing diversity enables us to create a great place to work and to innovate for patients.

The Diagnostics Strategy & Partnering organization is at the forefront of defining and implementing our Diagnostics strategy, acceleratíng innovation through partnerships to expand our portfolio and deliver on our strategy. With our unique network across the division and our strong involvement in projects across the whole value chain, Strategy & Partnering is a true powerhouse for our business and talent alike.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Head of Roche Diagnostics Strategy & Partnering, the job holder will be responsible for developing the Diagnostics divisional strategy in close partnership with the Business Areas and Global Functions.

The role involves working closely with the Head of Strategy & Partnering, the divisional CEO, the Diagnostics Leadership Team and multiple executive stakeholders across the Roche Group.

Role Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and evolve the longer-range strategy for Diagnostics to realize the Diagnostics Vision together with key stakeholders and functions across the Roche Group
• Own the development of Diagnostics divisional priorities and operating model on behalf of the Division and drive the strategic planning process for the division
• Architect and lead divisional strategic initiatives and associated planning processes
• Lead and nurture a diverse team of impactful strategy experts to shape and enable the Diagnostics division to successfully grow its market-leading position and deliver innovative solutions for unmet medical needs
• Coach and enable your team of strategy experts, attracting, developing, and promoting talent across the Roche Group

Who You Are

• Extensive multidisciplinary work experience in the diagnostics/pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry
• Veritable business experience in the healthcare industry, preferably in the Pharma or Diagnostics sector
• Post-graduate degree in finance, business, or life sciences disciplines (MBA preferred)
• Profound track‑record in corporate strategy development
• A technical or scientific background and experience in Strategy Consulting is an advantage
• Experience with leading large-scale business planning processes, including the development and implementation of goals and metrics
• Deep capability in structuring complex projects and setting them up for rapid and successful execution
• Excellent interpersonal skills and executive presence, including experience in influencing and consulting executive leaders
• International or global experience as an inspiring people leader and people developer in a multicultural environment
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment, across numerous geographies, cultures, and time zones
• Solution‑oriented approach paired with a strong will to deliver maximum impact for the organization
• Strategic and conceptual thinker across the wider ecosystem
• High flexibility and willingness to travel both domestic and international (20%-40% of the time)

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, 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. Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are courageous in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow. We are proud of who we are, what we do, and how we do it. We are many, working as one across functions, across companies, and across the world. We are Roche.