Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people’s varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

Imagine working for an organisation that focuses on putting people at the heart of what they do. Where every single person within the organisation is aligned to one main motivating force, that at the centre of everything they do, and their number one priority; patients. Imagine you are at Roche.

You will be working within the Medical Affairs Chapter in the Roche UK affiliate. Medical Affairs Partners are highly strategic, dedicated experts with a deep understanding of our internal & external needs. We leverage the highest levels of medical & scientific knowledge across the product life-cycle and we collaborate closely with the healthcare system to continuously improve patient outcomes.

The Opportunity

You’ll provide medical affairs expertise to lead, contribute and deliver on initiatives across aligned therapy area(s) at both local and global levels. 

Lead the development and execution of strategic plans and deliverables within the therapy area.

Proven ability to generate, analyse and interpret clinical trial and published data.

Translating insights into actionable recommendations to drive operational excellence and improve the way we work .

Develop and cultivate relationships with therapeutic area experts and healthcare influencers.

Engage with the Roche medical affairs community, sharing your experiences and expertise to support team working and actively contribute to the learning & development of peers.

Contribute to resource planning across chapters, ensuring efficient use of resources and continuous review of how foundational and squad-prioritised work is done.

Provide medical review (and Certification if qualified) for materials and communications.

Your Profile

You have a scientific university degree, NHS experience and extensive Medical Affairs experience.

Broad and comprehensive expertise of theories, techniques and technologies within Medical Affairs. (e.g. data & insight generation, scientific partnerships, medical education, medical strategy).

Experience working with and leading cross-functional teams to deliver high impact projects.

Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach Medical Affairs peers, with a strong focus on stakeholder management.

Strong communication skills with an ability to distill complexity down to what matters externally.

Ophthalmology therapy area experience and final medical signatory status is preferred.

You continue to demonstrate the VACC (Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, Coach) leadership skills as you develop personal skills and capabilities to positively support colleagues and drive business results.

This position is based at our Welwyn (UK) office with flexible onsite working 2 days per week.

Please upload only your current compelling CV and/or Cover Letter. 

We look forward to receiving your application!

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Our UK Pharmaceutical head office is situated in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, with beautiful countryside surrounding the area. Supported by major motorways & airports as well as being a 30 minute train ride to London, access is easy. Our award-winning office, known as Hexagon Place, was opened in 2005 and provides a modern, flexible working environment with facilities that are second-to-none. Around 2,000 people work at our Welwyn office in Global Early Development (pRED), Global Product Development (PD), Commercial (Rx) and our Corporate functions.

Roche offer a competitive salary plus the excellent benefits you would expect from a blue-chip organisation. There is a fully equipped gym on-site, a library and information centre, and an active sports and social club. We also have a subsidised staff restaurant providing foods to cater for every taste throughout the day. At the heart of the building is an informal meeting area known as The Street which features a coffee shop, snack machine and cashpoint. A second building on-site, called The Hub, contains modern meeting room and conference facilities. Roche promotes personal well-being and work-life balance. Therefore, flexible working options will be considered for all roles at Roche UK. Roche is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.