Marketing Partner - Molecular & Infectious Disease

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche in Malaysia seeks a Marketing Partner to lead strategic marketing for Molecular and Infectious Diagnostics. You will identify opportunities, shape market strategy, and work with cross-functional teams to drive sales and market access. The role focuses on product marketing, campaigns, and value storytelling, collaborating with field teams and external partners to advance patient care. This role requires strong marketing and life sciences expertise.

Qualifications

• More than 4 years in marketing, product management, or commercial strategy in IVD/clinical diagnostics or life sciences.
• Strong communications and stakeholder management across cross-functional teams.
• Experience with market analysis, campaign ROI tracking, and pricing strategies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive marketing strategy for Molecular and Infectious Diagnostics portfolios.
• Develop yearly marketing plans and coordinate cross-functional activities.
• Manage KOL relationships and partnerships with vendors and medical associations.
• Support product campaigns, events, digital marketing, and selling tools.
• Provide technical support for evaluations and field-facing materials.
• Monitor market trends and competitive intelligence for actionable insights.

Skills

4+ years marketing

IVD/Diagnostics experience

Life Sciences

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Health/Biomedical/Science/Business/Marketing

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.

Position Marketing Partner Role Purpose

As the Marketing Partner, you are the strategic commercial force driving our Molecular and Infectious Diagnostics portfolio. You will be required to have deep understanding and experience with In-Vitro Diagnostics Solutions and technology trends in the Healthcare industry. Heavily focused on strategic products marketing and identifying qualified opportunities for Roche Diagnostics product lines. Work closely with cross functional team to identify market opportunities, drive sales, and maintain relationships in key accounts.

Core Responsibilities

• Laboratory Marketing: Analyses the evolving market environment, develops the strategy such as customer segmentations, positioning, branding, messaging, PR/communications, pricing strategy and ensures effective rollout of strategy to the marketplace.
• Assist in the development of a yearly Marketing Plan which outlines marketing strategies and initiatives for the products responsible.
• Laboratory KOL management and development.
• Strategic partnership with 3rd party vendors and medical associations.
• Product Management: Portfolio Management including inventory and product lifecycle management of instrument and reagents.
• Support in product quality issues and implementation.
• Support in the planning and execution of marketing activities, i.e., Product campaigns/promotions, Exhibition booth, Digital marketing initiatives, etc.
• Product Training and development of selling aids and value stories.
• Provide 2nd line technical support for complex evaluations and projects.
• Support field force with Customer presentation/CMEs, Market intelligence, Formulation of sales arguments, Product information updates.
• Market Access & Intelligence: Track market trends and competitor movements to deliver actionable insights internally, drive cross-Business Area opportunities, and secure sustainable market position.
• Any other tasks or projects as assigned from time to time.

Who You Are

You are an agile, strategic marketer with strong entrepreneurial drive, outstanding partnering skills, and a genuine commitment to elevating patient care.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: More than 4 years of progressive experience in marketing, product management, or commercial strategy within In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVD), Clinical Diagnostics, or Life Sciences.
• Domain Focus: Expertise in Molecular Diagnostics (e.g., PCR, NGS) is essential; familiarity with Microbiology and Tissue Diagnostics is strongly preferred.
• Communication & Presentation: Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills—capable of engaging clinicians, pathologists, and executive leadership with confidence.
• Execution & Project Management: Track record of driving complex, high-pressure projects with ambitious milestones, supported by strong cross-functional collaboration and strategic problem-solving.
• Strategic & Analytical Mindset: Demonstrated success in market analysis, campaign ROI tracking, pricing strategy, and competitive intelligence gathering.
• Education: Bachelors or Masters in Health/Biomedical/Science/Business/Marketing or equivalent experience.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are courageous in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow. We are proud of who we are, what we do, and how we do it. We are many, working as one across functions, across companies, and across the world. We are Roche.