Operations & Internal Communications Coordinator

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche seeks an internal communications and operations specialist to bridge Access, Finance, and Portfolio with Corporate Communications, driving cross-functional workflows and compliance. You’ll craft bilingual communications and manage key channels across the organization.

The role involves translating announcements, coordinating events, overseeing contracts, and supporting financial tracking. A bachelor’s in business/communications/HR plus 2–4 years of relevant experience is ideal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, English Literature, HR, or related field.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in business operations, corporate administration, or internal communications.
• Fluent in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 / Google Workspace, SharePoint, DocuSign, or basic ERP/procurement tools.
• Organized, detail-oriented with proactive collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Draft, refine, and translate internal announcements in Arabic and English.
• Manage internal communications calendar and intranet portals.
• Plan and execute town halls and internal events.
• Draft standard contracts and vendor agreements; manage digital signature routing.
• Coordinate purchase requests/orders and maintain contract dashboards.
• Organize and structure digital file systems (SharePoint, Confluence).
• Provide executive and meeting support; capture action items and follow-ups.

Skills

Bilingual Arabic-English

Organized & detail-oriented

Cross-functional teamwork

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

Bachelor’s degree in English Literature

Bachelor’s degree in HR

Related field

Tools

MS Office 365

Google Workspace

SharePoint

DocuSign

ERP/Procurement 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

In this role, you will operate at the vibrant intersection of business execution and internal messaging. Serving as a central bridge between core operational functions—Access, Finance, and Portfolio—and Corporate Communications, you will ensure seamless cross-functional workflows, administrative compliance, and engaging bilingual workplace communications. You will join a collaborative and high-performing team environment dedicated to driving operational excellence and meaningful connections.

Your Responsibilities

• Craft & Translate Engagement: Draft, refine, and translate internal announcements, updates, and communications in both Arabic and English to keep our teams connected.
• Manage Communications Channels: Own the internal communications calendar and maintain active intranet portals, SharePoint hubs, and MS Teams channels for timely information flow.
• Deliver Team Events: Plan and execute end-to-end logistics for company-wide town halls, team-building activities, and internal events.
• Oversee Agreement & Signature Workflows: Draft standard contracts and vendor agreements using established templates, coordinate feedback, and manage digital signature routing.
• Support Financial & Operational Tracking: Coordinate purchase requests/orders, maintain contract dashboards, and support administrative compliance for healthcare engagements and payment processing.
• Maintain Digital Knowledge Systems: Organize and structure digital file systems (SharePoint, Confluence) to ensure reference materials are accessible and up-to-date.
• Provide Executive & Meeting Support: Schedule complex meetings, capture action-oriented minutes, and track follow-up deliverables to resolution.

Who You Are

You are an organized, detail-oriented professional with a passion for clear communication and proactive problem-solving. You thrive in cross-functional environments, bring high integrity to handling sensitive information, and enjoy bringing people together through clear messages and smooth operations.

• Educational Foundation: Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, English Literature, HR, or a related field.
• Core Experience: Bring 2 to 4 years of experience in business operations, corporate administration, or internal communications.
• Bilingual Communication: Demonstrate professional fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English.
• Technical Skills: Possess strong proficiency in MS Office 365 / Google Workspace, alongside practical experience with SharePoint, digital signatures (DocuSign), or basic ERP/procurement tools.
• Proactive & Collaborative Mindset: Exhibit strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to build trust across diverse team functions.

At Roche, you’ll thrive in a culture that values different perspectives and creates a place of belonging, where we challenge ourselves to excel and achieve strong results, together.

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. 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.