Early in Career Development Programme - Commercial Bids & Proposals 2027

Roche; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche in Burgess Hill, Sussex, UK, invites a recent Life Sciences graduate to join a two-year Early in Career Development Programme as an Associate Bid Response Strategist. The role focuses on customer-centric bid responses, value communication, and cross-functional collaboration to advance Roche’s healthcare solutions.

The programme runs for two years (September 2027 – August 2029). It emphasizes writing, strategy, and automation, with exposure to senior stakeholders and matrix leadership

Qualifications

• Recent graduate (BSc or MSc) in Life Sciences.
• Excellent writing and creative skills with strong scientific acumen.
• Ability to work with cross-functional matrix teams and manage stakeholders.
• Visa sponsorship is not available; UK work authorisation required.

Responsibilities

• Project Management
• Tender process
• Copywriting
• Bid Content Management
• Bid Response Strategy
• Stakeholder Management and matrix leadership
• Automation and Efficiency
• Technical proficiency
• Strategic opportunity engagement
• Operational excellence

Skills

Writing skills

Creative thinking

Scientific acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Matrix leadership

Attention to detail

Automation awareness

Education

BSc or MSc in Life Sciences

Tools

AI tools

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

Job title: Associate Bid Response Strategist

Location: Burgess Hill, Sussex, UK

Length of programme: 2 years (September 2027 - August 2029)

Our Early in Career Development Programme accelerates your growth so you can directly impact patients' lives. Start your career with a UK market leader in biotechnology, recognised as the #1 Best Big Company to Work For (2021) and dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The Opportunity

As an associate Bid Response Strategist, you will champion customer centricity and winning on value by creating compelling, high-quality proposals tailored to healthcare needs. Utilising your exceptional writing and creative skillset, alongside strong scientific acumen, you will communicate with impact to showcase Roche's value proposition. You will drive success through effective stakeholder management and matrix leadership across cross‑functional teams, while leveraging automation and AI tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and bid response strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Project Management
• Tender process
• Copywriting
• Bid Content Management
• Bid Response Strategy
• Stakeholder Management and matrix leadership
• Automation and Efficiency
• Technical proficiency
• Strategic opportunity engagement
• Operational excellence

Who are you

• Recent graduate (BSc or MSc) in Life Sciences
• You are a self-motivated team member who proactively identifies opportunities and makes informed decisions to improve business outcomes and customer experiences while maintaining strict adherence to company policy. Commercially astute, you leverage market data and insights to drive commercial and operational excellence, balancing long‑term business sustainability with affiliate goals. With exceptional writing and creative skills, along with strong scientific acumen, you communicate with impact to showcase Roche's value proposition. As a collaborative team player, you build strong interpersonal relationships and lead across cross‑functional matrix teams to drive collective success. Thriving in a fast‑paced commercial environment, you leverage automation and AI tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and bid strategy, while remaining adaptable and resilient when navigating changing priorities

Please note: Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must already hold a valid authorisation to work in the UK.

Applications close on Friday, 16 October 2026. The application process may be extended beyond this date, but could close at any point after this 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.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.