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Roche

Global pharmaceuticals and diagnostics company

Communications Lead

PR & CommunicationsPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeMadrid, SpainNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in Journalism, Corporate Communication, Political Science, Law, or International Relations is required.
  • A Master's or postgraduate qualification in Communications Management, Health Management, or Public Affairs is strongly valued.
  • At least 5 to 7 years of experience in communications and public policy roles, including work in political offices, public administrations, political parties, government institutions, or strategic public affairs consultancies.
  • A strong track record in the political-institutional environment is prioritized, and prior knowledge of the pharmaceutical sector is valued.
  • A strong understanding of Spain's National Health System, decision-making processes in the Ministry of Health, and the health responsibilities of the Autonomous Communities is required.
  • In-depth knowledge of the Farmaindustria Code of Good Practices and Spanish legislation on advertising prescription medicines is required.
  • Fluent Spanish and English at C1/C2 level, spoken and written, is essential.
  • Strategic and analytical thinking, teamwork, influence, and the ability to interact ethically with senior stakeholders, including key opinion leaders, public decision-makers, and executives, are required.
  • Agility, resilience, and results orientation in changing, regulated, and institutionally pressured environments are required.

Responsibilities

  • Design and directly execute the integrated communications plan for Government Affairs and Policy, translating regulatory and legislative objectives into strategic plans that increase impact with public administrations, political decision-makers, opinion leaders, and other stakeholders.
  • Continuously monitor political, legislative, and media developments at national and regional levels to anticipate reputational risks, manage high-sensitivity institutional crises in real time, and advise the executive committee and spokespersons.
  • Lead and coordinate product, internal, external, corporate, and corporate social responsibility communications specialists to ensure consistent, integrated corporate messaging.
  • Serve as a key contact for healthcare, political, and general media; manage press releases, interviews, and high-level media coverage in compliance with the Farmaindustria code of ethics.
  • Identify reputational risks in the political, legislative, and media environment and design communications contingency plans.
  • Set the framework for internal communications and supervise plans that support employee engagement, belonging, and understanding of corporate purpose and business milestones.
  • Guide and supervise product-portfolio and therapeutic-area narratives and tactics, coordinating them with business-unit objectives.
  • Validate and guide external and digital communications and corporate social responsibility activities to align objectives with execution.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior experience in the pharmaceutical sector is prioritized.
  • A Master's or postgraduate qualification in Communications Management, Health Management, or Public Affairs is highly valued.

About the Company

Roche

Global pharmaceuticals and diagnostics company

Roche is a global leader in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. It develops medicines and diagnostic tools that help detect, monitor, and treat diseases, using research and biotechnology to drive new therapies and tests. Roche combines drug development with in-house diagnostic products to support personalized medicine, where treatments are tailored to individual patients based on test results. Its approach differs from many peers by integrating drug discovery with diagnostic capabilities and by expanding its research through strategic acquisitions (like Genentech) to strengthen its biotechnology and R&D capabilities. The company’s goal is to improve patient outcomes and healthcare worldwide by delivering reliable medicines, accurate diagnostic tests, and data-driven care.

Company size
1-10
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
Founded
1896

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