Lifecycle Leader

Who we are

At Roche, we are passionate about transforming patients' lives, and we are bold in both decision and action - we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work every single 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. Roche is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to build teams that represent a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Embracing diversity enables us to create a great place to work and to innovate for patients.
 

The Opportunity

Our Global Pharma Strategy (GPS) team plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare by driving the strategic direction of our innovative product portfolio. As a member of the GPS team, you will be at the forefront of transforming groundbreaking scientific discoveries into accessible and impactful healthcare solutions for patients worldwide. We are seeking a dynamic and visionary professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about making a difference.

About The Position

As a Lifecycle Leader you will oversee the assets strategy and portfolio from research through to the patient. You will play a critical role acting as single accountable to LSPC maximizing the value of a product for patients, society, and the company by leading an integrated, global and cross-functional strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lifecycle excellence: ability to extend the assets potential by evaluating and triggering different value levers

• Value earlier: Flex earlier in the lifecycle to create seamless transition from early to late stage (e.g. provide relevant input into the one asset team at critical time points such as piv enabling CDP)

• Lead molecule optimization within and across relevant therapeutic areas to ensure critical decisions are made which could impact value capture, including but not limited to device, diagnostics and digital ecosystem build

• Shaping the long-term vision and strategy for one or several molecule programs – which can be large and/or complex in partnership with early development, Pharma Development, Global Pharma Strategy, Pharma Development Medical Affairs leads and respective external partners

• Supporting relevant early development asset teams, licensing, and other business development activities.

• Strong collaboration with the Global Development Team and  Commercial Leadership Team to realize the potential of the asset.

• Serving as a thought partner and sounding board for the GPS teams and relevant internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that franchise and enterprise goals are met

• Serving as an inspiring leader, aligning people towards a vision while building a culture of accountability, collaboration,  inclusion, and trust.

Who You Are

• Educational Background: A Bachelor's Degree is required, preferably in a marketing, business management, or life sciences discipline. MD, PhD, or other relevant Graduate, Postgraduate Degree or MBA  (depending on the Lifecycle of the product) and TA experience are preferred.

• Substantial Experience: Demonstrable previous accomplishments should include developing and overseeing the execution of breakthrough development and/or commercial strategies that led to considerable financial results. You need extensive experience in launch planning and management, as well as an ability to quickly develop a deep understanding of global health systems, access and reimbursement challenges, and product life-cycle planning.

• Strategic & Global Leadership: The role requires outstanding leadership skills with a proven track record in building teams and the ability to influence in a cross-functional environment. You should have exceptional strategic orientation and agility, with an outstanding ability to develop a long-term vision and a deep understanding of the global pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry to create robust and innovative business strategies.

What success looks like in the role:

• Maximizing Value: Success is achieved by maximizing the product's lifecycle value to patients, society, and the company.

• Execution and Financial Targets:  Ensuring the timely, on-target, and within-budget delivery of the product strategy, including meeting key milestones and financial targets for the product.

• Leadership and Accountability: A key measure of success is the ability to effectively develop a high performing team by influencing internal and external stakeholders.

Join us in our mission to advance science and deliver hope to those who need it most.

Location

The primary location is South San Francisco with additional locations being Boston and Basel, Switzerland.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, California is $346,800/yr to $455,175/yr.  Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.  This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

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