Healthcare System Partner - Policy & Access

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The Position

As a Healthcare System Partner (HSP) at Roche (Pharmaceuticals) Bangladesh, you are an empowered leader acting as the primary local face of Roche to shape healthcare systems and drive innovation. Reporting to the Head of Policy & Access, you will identify shared value, co-create sustainable health solutions, and bridge the gap between patient needs and Roche’s commercial objectives to ensure faster access to innovative treatments across Bangladesh.

• Location & Mode: Dhaka, Bangladesh (with required national and occasional international travel).
• Coverage: Public and private healthcare ecosystems, focusing heavily on government bodies including the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) and DGHS.
• Key Requirements: Proven commercial health background, deep understanding of government fiscal cycles, and a strong network to build evidence-based value propositions.

What you will be working on:

As a Healthcare System Partner (HSP) , you will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Identifying, mapping, and managing key healthcare ecosystem stakeholders across Bangladesh to build trusted, long-term strategic partnerships.
• Translating complex clinical data into robust economic and societal value propositions, including Health Technology Assessment (HTA) elements and cost-effectiveness arguments.
• Partnering with government bodies such as the MoHFW, DGHS, and public institutions to unlock sustainable funding and access pathways for innovative treatments.
• Navigating and aligning initiatives with the Bangladeshi government’s fiscal calendar, procurement guidelines, national health planning frameworks, and the Annual Development Programme (ADP).
• Co-creating and executing policy proposals, funding strategies (public/private), and Patient Advocacy Group (PAG) collaborations for designated disease areas.
• Gathering and integrating local external insights into Roche’s strategy while sharing internal scientific knowledge and expertise out with the healthcare ecosystem.
• Mobilizing and prioritizing resources from both the local affiliate and the global Roche network to address critical system-level challenges.
• Leading cross-functional projects with internal partners, including Patient Journey Partners, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Finance, and Regulatory teams.
• Developing and presenting evidence-based funding cases directly to institutional decision-makers, policymakers, and government officials.
• Leveraging digital tools and innovative methodologies to enhance stakeholder engagement and maximize impact across healthcare ecosystems.
• Evaluating shared value initiatives and displaying the accountability to prioritize high-impact opportunities while stopping activities that do not deliver clear outcomes.

Who you are:

You are an entrepreneurial, strategic thinker who thrives on making a tangible difference in patients' lives. You possess strong emotional intelligence, a growth mindset, and the unique ability to align business goals with ecosystem needs.

• Commercial & Strategic Experience: Demonstrated track record in healthcare commercial strategy, market access, or strategic stakeholder management within Bangladesh.
• Government Sector Expertise: Deep operational understanding of Bangladesh’s government health systems, regulatory frameworks, fiscal processes, and health policy channels.
• Health Economics Knowledge: Strong proficiency in translating clinical evidence into economic value propositions (cost-effectiveness, budget impact analysis, HTA).
• Network & Relationship Management: Established network and exceptional engagement skills with MoHFW, DGHS, HCPs, and public sector leadership.
• Education: University degree in Biological Science, Health Economics, Public Health, or Business (Advanced degree in Life Sciences and/or MBA is a plus).
• Leadership & Soft Skills: Highly collaborative team player with excellent listening skills, high integrity, agility, and fluency in English.
• Mindset: Self-directed enterprise leader who acts with purpose, accountability, and a drive to experiment and innovate.

Additional requirements:

• Eligibility: This role is only open to candidates who have full eligibility to live and work in Bangladesh.
• Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time.
• Immigration Support: Immigration and relocation support are not available for this position.

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes or enquiries from recruitment agencies. Roche has a dedicated in-house Talent Acquisition team.

What we offer

Roche offers rewarding growth opportunities, a competitive remuneration package and a collaborative culture where people are united in purpose and will stretch you to be brave, speak up and think differently. Feel empowered to deliver meaningful outcomes, supported by accessible and inspiring leaders. 

Roche encourages a high-performance culture where you are empowered and trusted to make decisions. We strive for excellence and extraordinary results and take a genuine interest in our people and their well-being, and our patients.

Take pride in knowing you can make a difference to millions of patients worldwide in developing diagnostics and treatments for oncology, neuroscience, inflammation, immunology, ophthalmology, rare diseases, respiratory disease and diabetes.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, safe, secure and healthy workplace, and to minimise any such impacts to our employees, customers and the community. We welcome applications from all people and encourage you to advise of any individual circumstances that may require consideration.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.