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Roche

Global pharmaceuticals and diagnostics company

Director Health Policy

Growth & MarketingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBerlin, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed Master’s or Diploma degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, or a comparable field.
  • Several years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, especially in health technology assessment and benefit assessment, pricing and reimbursement, policy or government affairs, or marketing and sales, or experience in health-policy institutions.
  • A thorough understanding of the German pharmaceutical market, statutory regulatory frameworks—especially AMNOG, benefit assessment and reimbursement—and product development strategies.
  • Demonstrated experience in political networking and building partnerships at expert and leadership levels.
  • Business-fluent German and English.
  • Willingness to travel for business and attend evening events.

Responsibilities

  • Lead overall strategy for a unified Roche health-policy position in Germany for medicines.
  • Continuously scan the political environment to assess legislative initiatives early, identify action needs, and minimize launch risks for the pharmaceutical business.
  • Serve as a subject-matter sparring partner for the policy team and pharmaceutical core business, supporting development of disease- and product-specific policy and advocacy strategies.
  • Build strategic partnerships to foster sustainable impact, aligned with Roche’s strategy in Germany and globally.
  • Develop aligned policy positions with Market Access, pipeline teams, Roche Diagnostics, and global functions.
  • Maintain active dialogue with political decision-makers, parliaments, and ministries at federal and state levels, and establish Roche’s representation as a reliable healthcare partner.

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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