Public Affairs Partner

Roche; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company is seeking a passionate individual for a Public Affairs role in Welwyn. This position involves influencing healthcare policies and building relationships with government officials. The ideal candidate has proven public affairs experience within the UK’s pharmaceutical industry and strong relationship-building skills. Join a team dedicated to improving access to healthcare for patients.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public affairs within a similar organization.
• Solid understanding of the UK’s pharmaceutical industry.
• Exceptional relationship-building capabilities.
• Experience working collaboratively to solve patient challenges.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships with government officials.
• Apply strategic insight to achieve long-term goals.
• Craft compelling arguments to influence positive change.
• Provide advisory support to internal teams.

Skills

Public affairs experience

Influencing policy

Relationship building

Strategic insight

Persuasive writing

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

At Roche UK, we focus our energy and investment in developing tests and treatments that change lives and give us more quality time with the people we love. And, together with others, we’re solving healthcare’s greatest challenges; helping to achieve better results by connecting early diagnosis to targeted treatment and ongoing support.

A key component to our success is our continual focus on the individuals who are affected by the conditions that Roche focuses on, now and in the future. The Public Affairs team is responsible for how Roche shows up with communities of people with lived experience, and the government bodies, policies and systems that shape our environment.

Are you passionate about influencing policy, building partnerships, and driving meaningful change in healthcare? Join our Public Affairs team, where we continuously analyse how legislation, regulation, and the political environment impact communities and the pharmaceutical industry. Together, we aim to ensure UK patients have the best access to medicines in Europe.

Your Opportunity to Make a Difference

In this role, you will bring a profound understanding of the political system and policy landscape to shape discussions on the future of healthy living and care in the UK. You’ll collaborate with trade associations and other policy advocates to tackle barriers affecting patients and our industry.

What You’ll Do:

• Build and nurture relationships with government officials, politicians, policymakers, and advocacy organisations.
• Apply your strategic insight to achieve long‑term goals with professionalism and tact.
• Use your persuasive writing skills to craft compelling arguments and proposals to influence positive change.
• Partner with communities, advocates, and organisations representing lived experience to create inclusive solutions.
• Provide advisory support to internal teams, driving strategic direction and decision‑making.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience in public affairs within a similar organisation, with a solid understanding of the UK’s pharmaceutical industry.
• A strong track record of influencing policy and successfully engaging with government officials and policymakers.
• Exceptional relationship‑building capabilities, with a focus on impactful and sustainable partnerships.
• Experience in working collaboratively and solving challenges affecting patients and the healthcare ecosystem.
• Ability to effectively manage change, work under pressure, and align decisions with strategic priorities.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a team dedicated to improving the lives of UK patients by shaping policies and strategies that truly matter. Working in Public Affairs offers you the chance to have a profound impact, working alongside passionate advocates who share your commitment to creating meaningful change in healthcare.

Apply Today and Help Shape the Future!

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.