Country Disease Area Lead

Roche Services & Solutions Operations APAC; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche Services & Solutions Operations APAC in Malaysia seeks an Ecosystem & Pod Leadership Partner to empower autonomous, cross-functional pods. You will act as a Visionary, Architect, Catalyst and Coach, driving agile ways of working and connecting local teams to Roche's global networks to deliver faster, patient-centered outcomes.

In this leadership role you will guide pods across Medical, Commercial and Access, co-own business outcomes, identify growth opportunities, enable rapid

Qualifications

• University degree in health sciences, medical sciences, business or a related field.
• Significant leadership experience in pharma, biotechnology or healthcare.
• Deep ecosystem/market knowledge and customer-facing network experience.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams using agile methods and coaching models.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication with an enterprise mindset.

Responsibilities

• Guide and coach autonomous pods across Medical, Commercial and Access functions.
• Co-own business outcomes, identify growth opportunities and sustainable solutions.
• Champion agile and networked operations with 90-day outcomes planning.
• Connect local pods to international Roche networks and practice communities.
• Translate healthcare system insights into clear strategic visions and rapid solutions.
• Uphold governance, ethics and health and safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Coaching

Strategic thinking

Education

University Degree (Health Sciences/Medical Sciences/Business)

Job description

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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

The Opportunity

As an Ecosystem & Pod Leadership Partner at Roche Malaysia, you will serve as a strategic and operational leader, empowering autonomous, cross-functional business pods to redefine how we partner with healthcare systems. In this integrated, function-agnostic role, you will act as a Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, and Coach (VACC), driving agile ways of working, fostering a high-performance culture, and connecting local teams to our global international network to deliver faster, better outcomes for patients.

In this strategic leadership role, you will:

• Guide & Coach Autonomous Pods: Provide non-hierarchical coaching and mentorship to self-organized, cross-functional teams spanning Medical, Commercial, and Access functions to achieve outcome-based goals.
• Architect Strategic & Business Impact: Co-own business outcomes, helping teams analyze gaps, identify growth opportunities, and establish sustainable solutions across the Malaysian healthcare landscape.
• Champion Agile & Networked Operations: Facilitate agile rituals, resource fluidity, and 90-day outcome-based planning, embedding a culture of rapid experimentation, psychological safety, and continuous learning.
• Navigate International Networks: Connect local business pods with international Roche networks and communities of practice to adapt global innovations locally and share Malaysian best practices globally.
• Translate Ecosystem & Customer Needs: Partner closely with field customer engagement teams to translate healthcare system insights into clear strategic visions and rapid, customer-centric solutions.
• Uphold Excellence & Governance: Drive an enterprise mindset, ensuring all team activities strictly adhere to corporate compliance guidelines, ethical standards, and health and safety policies.

Who You Are

You are an authentic, entrepreneurial leader and system thinker who thrives on unlocking human potential. You lead with empathy and courage, navigate complex matrix ecosystems with ease, and are deeply passionate about transforming healthcare delivery for patients.

Our leaders empower you to achieve your fullest potential, fostering a culture where everyone can demonstrate leadership and navigate change with confidence.

Your Qualifications:

• Educational Background: You hold a University Degree, preferably in Health Sciences, Medical Sciences, Business, or a related discipline.
• Industry & Leadership Experience: You bring significant leadership experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare sectors across commercial, medical, customer experience, or market access functions.
• Ecosystem & Market Knowledge: You possess a deep understanding of the healthcare landscape and proven customer-facing experience in managing complex account networks.
• Agile & Network Mastery: You demonstrate proven expertise in leading cross-functional teams using agile methodologies, resource fluidity, and collaborative coaching models.
• Communication & Growth Mindset: You carry excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with strong learning agility, active listening capabilities, and an enterprise-first perspective.

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.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Medical Devices 101-1,000 employees

Roche, founded in 1896 in Basel, is the world's largest biotech company and a global leader in in-vitro diagnostics. We advance science to develop innovative medicines and diagnostics that improve lives. As a pioneer in personalised healthcare, we're transforming how care is delivered by combining Pharma, Diagnostics, and real-world data. Recognised as one of the most sustainable pharma companies, we partner locally to expand access to care. Genentech (US) and Chugai (Japan) are part of the Roche Group.

Roche, founded in 1896 in Basel, is the world's largest biotech company and a global leader in in-vitro diagnostics. We advance science to develop innovative medicines and diagnostics that improve lives. As a pioneer in personalised healthcare, we're transforming how care is delivered by combining Pharma, Diagnostics, and real-world data. Recognised as one of the most sustainable pharma companies, we partner locally to expand access to care. Genentech (US) and Chugai (Japan) are part of the Roche Group.

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