Senior Communications Business Partner

Roche; Rotkreuz; Vor Ort; CHF 84’000 - 157’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading pharmaceutical company is looking for a Senior Communications Business Partner in Rotkreuz, Switzerland. You will lead oncology communication strategies that engage and inspire diverse audiences while interfacing with various stakeholders in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and at least 7 years of experience in corporate communications, preferably in the Pharma or Diagnostics sectors. Strong interpersonal and exceptional communication skills are required.

Leistungen

Rich learning resources

Development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of experience in corporate communication, preferably in Pharma or Diagnostics.
• Experience leading communications strategies in complex organizations.
• Strong presentation skills to communicate effectively with all levels.

Aufgaben

• Lead integrated Oncology communications strategies for internal and external audiences.
• Advise the RDS Customer Area Communication team and Leadership Team.
• Create and implement a measurement framework for communication activities.

Kenntnisse

Exceptional communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize multiple projects

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism or Marketing

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Overview

Group Communications (GC) is responsible for creating a lasting positive image of Roche and representing the company’s voice on a Group level. We communicate Roche’s strategy and how we deliver on our purpose of “Doing now what patients need next” to Roche colleagues and external audiences. We drive integrated and global campaigns and provide platforms for communications business partners as well as our affiliates to engage with audiences. We contribute to building trust with key stakeholders, managing Roche’s brand and reputation, and creating a favourable environment for our business. We aspire to be innovative, forward-looking, creative, courageous, and to deliver a strong, integrated corporate brand and audience experience. Our communications vision is ambitious and simple: we inspire the world about Roche’s contribution to people’s health.

About the business context

The Roche Diagnostics Solutions (RDS) business area is responsible for all diagnostics solutions and has end-to-end accountability for their development and delivery. RDS includes four customer areas (Core Lab, Molecular Lab, Pathology Lab and Point of Care/Near Patient Care) and functions such as R&D, Clinical Development & Medical Affairs, Portfolio & Project Management, Marketing & Customer Insights, Global Access & Policy and Global Customer Support. RDS focuses on driving access to care and setting new standards for innovative diagnostics, delivering pioneering testing systems and high medical-value solutions to reduce the burden on healthcare systems and society and helping people live healthier for longer.

The Opportunity

As the Senior Communications Business Partner, you will play an important role in leading the communications strategy at a cross-portfolio level to drive business performance, enhance organisational culture and strengthen visibility of our commitment to patients. You will have a portfolio remit spanning the Oncology Disease Area, maximising collaboration, flexibility and impact by balancing Customer Area priorities in line with the Roche Diagnostics and Group Communications strategy.

Reporting to the Head of RDS Portfolio Strategy Communications, you will own and execute integrated Oncology communication strategies to inform, engage and inspire internal and external audiences in close collaboration with other members of the RDS Communications team, the RDS Customer Areas, Affiliates and cross-functional colleagues. You must have exceptional communication skills, be a critical systems thinker, and have the capability to foster relationships at all levels.

What you’ll be working on

• Lead cross-portfolio planning and measurement, with a focus on creating and delivering integrated Oncology communications strategies that inspire, equip, engage and align key audiences. Responsible for the creation, enhancement and communication of RDS communication strategies and solutions through leading external communications, public relations and internal employee communications.
• Senior-level advisor to the Head of RDS Portfolio Strategy, RDS Customer Area Communication Business Partners and the RDS Leadership Team to ensure impactful, integrated and measurable communications in support of business priorities.
• Co-create and deliver on Global Communication topics and projects as part of the RDS Communications team. Where applicable, manage external vendors to meet business objectives within defined scope, timeline and budgetary guidelines.
• Define ways of working, resource allocation and outcome-based planning to build operational efficiency with the broader RDS, Diagnostics and Group Communications’ community, as well as cross-functional stakeholders from across the business.
• Create and implement a measurement framework to help evaluate, measure and report on the effectiveness of our communication activities using innovative tools (e.g. GenAI) to drive consistency and assure best practice communications, including development of digital/social capabilities, based on Global Communications standards.
• Ensure all company compliance and ethics standards are met; coach, guide and mentor project teams, communication colleagues or interns and lead through influence.

Who you are

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Communications, Journalism or Marketing with a proven track record in creating organisational success through integrated communication efforts.
• At least 7+ years of related global/regional business experience as in-house corporate communicator, preferably within the Pharma, Diagnostics, Medical Device or Consumer Healthcare industry.
• Extensive experience leading, developing and executing communications strategies within complex, matrixed organisations.
• Exceptional executive presence with the ability to quickly assimilate business needs and circumstances and effectively advise others.
• Self-motivated and able to thrive in a non-hierarchical, self-organising environment, where teams form around projects and initiatives.
• Proven ability to prioritise multiple projects and work well under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal; able to distill complex content into clear, concise and engaging communications.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellence in relationship building, intercultural sensitivity and partnering at all levels.
• Experience in digital transformation and change management strategies, activities, communications and execution is preferred.
• Fluency in English required.

In exchange we provide you with

• Development opportunities: Roche offers rich learning resources, constant development opportunities, free language courses and training, international assignments, internal position changes and the chance to shape your own career.
• A global diverse community where we learn from each other, cooperate, debate, make decisions, celebrate successes and have fun as a team. Our leadership focuses on people and an inclusive culture where you can share your opinion.

This position is based on-site in Indianapolis (or Rotkreuz) and has an on-site requirement. A remote working arrangement is not available. Relocation benefits are not available for this position.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Indiana is $105,000 to $195,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits and Equal Opportunity

Roche is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, disability status, and in accordance with all federal, state, or local laws. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants. Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.