International Product Manager, Molecular Workarea

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Risch-Rotkreuz; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche is seeking an International Product Manager to lead the global strategy for the Molecular Work area portfolio and spearhead the continued market leadership of the cobas molecular diagnostics platforms.

You will collaborate with R&D, Global Customer Support, Operations, and regional affiliates to shape product features, drive the lifecycle from development through market support, and translate customer requirements into compelling business cases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Scientific, Engineering, or Business discipline; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of product management, marketing, or related commercial experience within Medical Diagnostics or Device industry.
• Fluent in English.
• Proven ability to prioritize requirements and make strategic trade-offs with diverse global stakeholders.
• Direct experience with cobas 5800/6800/8800 systems or other automated molecular diagnostic platforms.
• Strong understanding of IVD hardware, software, and laboratory workflows, including LIS/middleware interfacing.
• Global experience, e.g., worked in a global role with multiple country affiliates.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 the full product lifecycle.
• Translate customer and business requirements into compelling product features and business cases.
• Act as product champion for regional partners, ensuring tools and training for commercial success.
• Drive prioritization of on-market issues as part of PCQT to ensure customer satisfaction and quality.
• Define positioning, messaging, and launch strategies in partnership with Global Marketing.

Skills

Product management

Global collaboration

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder communication

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Scientific/Engineering/Business

MBA preferred

Tools

Cobas 5800/6800/8800 systems

LIS/middleware interfacing

Job description

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.

The Position

As the International Product Manager (IPM) in the Molecular Work area portfolio, you will be at the center of managing the global strategy for the cornerstone of modern molecular diagnostics. Reporting to the International Business Leader, you will shape the future of these market-leading platforms and the wider PCR Systems portfolio. Your passion for driving the success of life-changing diagnostic solutions will be key. You enjoy fostering a culture of global collaboration, working with diverse teams to maintain and grow our market leadership.

The Opportunity

• Lead the development and execution of the global product strategy for the Molecular Workarea portfolio, ensuring long-term market leadership and alignment with the overall Molecular Work Area vision.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Global Customer Support, Operations) to drive the full product lifecycle, from new feature development and on-market support to long-term strategic planning.
• Gather customer and business requirements from affiliates, key customers and other Lifecycle Teams, translating them into compelling business cases and product features that differentiate our systems in the market.
• Act as the product champion and central point of contact for regional and affiliate partners, ensuring they have the tools, training, and support needed to succeed commercially.
• Serve as an active and influential member of the Product Care & Quality Team (PCQT), driving the prioritization and resolution of on-market issues to ensure customer satisfaction and product quality.
• Drive the strategic marketing direction for the portfolio. Partner with Global Marketing Manager(s) to define positioning, messaging, and launch strategies that resonate in a competitive market. You will own the competitive analysis, translating insights into powerful countermeasures and high-impact campaigns.

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree in a Scientific, Engineering, or Business discipline; MBA preferred.
• A >5 years of product management, marketing, or related commercial experience within the Medical Diagnostics or Device industry.
• Fluent in English.
• Proven ability to prioritize requirements and make strategic trade-off decisions, with effective communication to diverse global stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and influencing skills, with experience working in multidisciplinary teams within a global matrix environment to develop strategy and articulate a clear investment vision.
• Direct experience with the cobas® 5800/6800/8800 systems or other automated molecular diagnostic platforms.
• Strong understanding of IVD instrument hardware, software, and overall laboratory workflows, including LIS/middleware interfacing.
• Global experience, e.g., has worked in a global role or has experience working directly with multiple country affiliate or business unit environments.
• Understanding of the fundamentals of design control processes for the development of regulated medical devices.

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.