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

The Country Therapeutic Area Leader (cTAL) is a senior leadership role providing local leadership, driving both country and therapeutic area objectives. This role involves contributing to the Country Leadership Team,, partnering on process improvement and innovation, and leading a high-performing team. The cTAL is accountable for developing and executing the country TA strategy in alignment with global priorities, ensuring effective country delivery of studies, and performing country landscaping to support the pipeline. Effective stakeholder collaboration is critical, with a focus on proactive engagement with internal and external partners. In hub countries, the cTAL collaborates with the CH of the affiliated countries on TA strategy and study delivery.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Our talent development strategy and processes have, however, pre-identified potential candidates for this position.

The Opportunity:

Country Strategy and Leadership:

• Collaborate with the Country Leadership Team and key leaders to design and implement strategies improving operational efficiency.

• Lead a high-performing team through collective leadership to execute the country strategy.

Therapeutic Area (TA) Strategy and Delivery:

• Develop and execute the country's TA strategy aligned with global goals.

• Analyze performance metrics, adapt global priorities to local plans, and oversee clinical study delivery within therapeutic areas.

• Conduct market analyses to support pipeline development and strategic planning.

Stakeholder Communication and Collaboration:

• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders (regional/global leaders, study teams) and external ones (clinical sites, investigator networks, advocacy groups).

• Partner with teams to address challenges and strengthen collaboration.

People Leadership and Development:

• Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and high performance while encouraging individual growth and leadership development.

• Manage performance cycles, provide feedback, and champion talent development while handling people management activities.

Hub Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Country Heads of affiliated hub nations to craft and execute TA strategies.

• Share accountability for delivering studies efficiently across therapeutic areas within the hub.

Who you are:

• Degree (MD, PhD, MA/MS, BA/BS) in life sciences or equivalent. Postgraduate degree or
• A master's degree is highly desirable.
• Significant experience in the pharmaceutical or related industry.
• Experience in product development is essential.
• Knowledge of end-to-end clinical trial processes, and strong knowledge of clinical trial regulations and guidelines.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory.

Relocation benefits are not available for this position.

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.