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Roche

Global pharmaceuticals and diagnostics company

Head of Pricing - Access & Patients

Business & StrategyPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeMadrid, SpainNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university degree in Health Sciences (Pharmacy, Medicine, or Biology) or Economics/Business Administration is required.
  • At least 10–12 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including at least 5 years in senior leadership positions in Market Access, Pricing, or Institutional Relations in the Spanish market, with demonstrated experience in high-impact negotiations with health administrations.
  • Deep understanding of Spain's National Health System, public financing mechanisms, administration committee evaluations, and decentralized regional dynamics.
  • Fluent English at C1–C2 level.
  • Specialized postgraduate training in Business Management (MBA), Health Economics (HEOR), or Health Institution Management is valued.

Responsibilities

  • Design, lead, and execute an integrated value strategy linking Pricing, Market Access, and Patient Access to accelerate delivery of therapies to patients.
  • Coordinate structured, two-way engagement with the Head of Government Affairs, Policy & Communications to align regulatory conditions, public health policy, institutional messaging, pricing, and access strategy.
  • Represent Roche before senior healthcare-system institutions, particularly Spain's General State Administration on medicine-access matters.
  • Lead pricing and reimbursement negotiations at the Interministerial Commission on Medicine Prices (CIPM) for Roche's product portfolio and indications, in collaboration with business areas and the global team.
  • Promote high-value Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) evidence generation to demonstrate portfolio efficiency and sustainability.
  • Design and implement innovative access models, including risk-sharing agreements, outcome-based payments, and flexible financing schemes adapted to Spain's regulatory framework.
  • Lead regional and hospital-level market-access strategy, promoting equitable territorial access to pharmaceutical innovation.
  • Ensure effective field implementation through close coordination with Healthcare System Partners.
  • Lead corporate Patient Access strategy and incorporate patient needs from early stages of drug development.
  • Develop joint patient-group empowerment initiatives with international, national, and regional associations in collaboration with field teams.
  • Ensure transparency and strict compliance with the industry ethical code in interactions with patient groups and the medical community.

Desired Qualifications

  • Postgraduate specialization in Business Management (MBA), Health Economics (HEOR), or Health Institution Management.

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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