Sr. Communications Business Partner, Core Lab, Roche Diagnostics

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche Diagnostics Solutions is seeking a Senior Communications Business Partner, Core Lab, to lead cross-portfolio communications efforts and drive measurable outcomes. You will shape strategies, partner with the RDS Leadership Team, and ensure alignment with corporate priorities across Core Lab and Group Communications.

You will define working models, allocate resources, and push for operational efficiency while leveraging digital and GenAI tools to enhance communications across internal and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Communications, Journalism or Marketing.
• 7+ years of global/regional corporate communications experience in pharma/diagnostics/healthcare.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence across matrixed teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects with tight timelines.
• Strong relationship building and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with digital transformation and change management communications.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-portfolio planning and measurement for Core Lab, delivering integrated communications strategies.
• Advise Head of Core Lab Customer Area and RDS Leadership on impactful, measurable communications.
• Co-create and deliver global communication topics, managing external vendors when needed.
• Coordinate with external vendors to meet objectives within scope, timeline and budget.
• Define ways of working and resource allocation for operational efficiency.
• Create and implement a measurement framework, including digital/social capabilities, using best practices.
• Ensure compliance with ethics standards; coach and mentor teams and interns.

Skills

Executive presence

Intercultural sensitivity

Fluent English

Change management

Change management

Digital transformation

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Communications/Marketing/Journalism

Job description

### A posiçãoThe 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. As the Senior Communications Business Partner, Core Lab, 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 Core Lab Customer Area to maximise collaboration, flexibility and impact by balancing Core Lab 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 communication strategies to inform, engage and inspire internal and external audiences in close collaboration with other members of the RDS Communications team, the RDS Core Lab, 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. ### The Opportunity:* Lead Core Lab cross-portfolio planning and measurement, with a focus on creating and delivering integrated 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 the Core Lab Customer Area 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 required 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, initiatives and plans 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 works well under pressure and tight deadlines* Outstanding communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal. Highly effective at distilling complex and sometimes voluminous content into clear, concise and engaging communications.* Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated 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, the possibility of international assignments, internal position changes and the chance to shape your own career. A global diverse community, where we learn from each other. At Roche, we cooperate, debate, make decisions, celebrate successes and have fun as a team. Our leadership focuses on people, creating a strong, inclusive culture, where you can always share your opinion. Join our Roche Diagnostics Solutions Communications team, apply now !