Early in Career Development Programme - Sales & Account Management 2027

Roche; Greater London; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche is seeking a recent graduate to join the Early in Career Development Programme as an Associate Sales Specialist in UK Diagnostics. The role is field-based as part of a 2-year development programme (Sept 2027–Aug 2029) designed to accelerate growth, build partnerships, and drive customer engagement across pathology networks.

As an Associate Sales Specialist, you will balance technical proficiency with advanced sales techniques, contribute to commercial performance, and collaborate across

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree in Business, Marketing or Life Sciences.
• Self-motivated team member who identifies opportunities and makes informed decisions.
• Commercially astute with ability to leverage market data to drive growth.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal networks across functions.
• Thrives in a fast-paced commercial environment and adapts to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Commercial performance
• Technical proficiency
• Strategic customer engagement
• Opportunity management
• Operational excellence

Skills

Recent graduate

Self-motivated

Commercially aware

Team player

Adaptable

Education

BSc or MSc in Business

BSc or MSc in Marketing

BSc or MSc in Life Sciences

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

Early in Career Development Programme - Associate Sales Specialist, Sales & Account Management, UK Diagnostics

Job title: Associate Sales Specialist, Sales & Account Management Development Programme

Location: Field-Based

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

Our Early in Career Development Programme accelerates your growth to 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 Sales Specialist, you will drive strategic business growth and customer retention by fostering cross-functional collaboration across all Roche business areas. Combining technical expertise with advanced sales techniques, you will build strong partnerships and engage effectively with key stakeholders at all levels across complex pathology networks.

Key responsibilities:

• Commercial performance
• Technical proficiency
• Strategic customer engagement
• Opportunity management
• Operational excellence

Who are you

To be successful in this opportunity, applicants should also have:

• Recent graduate (BSc or MSc) in areas such as the fields of Business, Marketing and 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 financial insights to drive profitable growth that balances long-term business sustainability with affiliate goals.
• As a collaborative team player, you build strong interpersonal relationships and networks across all levels and functions to drive collective success.
• Thriving in a fast-paced commercial environment, you remain adaptable and resilient while navigating changing priorities with confidence.

Please note:

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

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.