Project Lead - Pharma CEO Office

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections,  where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

At Roche, we are driven by the vision of a healthier future. We innovate and continuously advance science to ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Our goal is to create a world where we all have more time with the people we love, and that purpose is what defines us.

The Project Lead Pharma CEO Office is a high-impact role reporting to the Chief of Staff of the Roche Pharmaceuticals CEO. In this position, you will support the Pharma CEO, the Pharma Leadership Team, and the Pharma Portfolio Team in shaping key strategic deliverables and completing vital operational duties. This role offers a broad range of development and collaboration opportunities across the entire organization, including Global Product Strategy, Technical Development, Commercial, Finance, Investor Relations, Product Development, and Roche Diagnostics.

The Opportunity

• Lead and support the preparation of concise engagements and senior management presentations for internal and external audiences, including the Board of Directors.

• Synthesize complex insights into briefing documents to support decision-making at the senior executive level.

• Support the preparation and execution of key senior leadership events, such as the PMM.

• Interact with stakeholders across different units and functions to collect input, obtain buy-in, and build a strong network.

• Lead specific projects and initiatives on behalf of the Pharma CEO to support the company’s strategic, financial, and operational performance.

• Support the positioning of the Pharma CEO to various internal and external stakeholders.

• Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that requires flexibility and the management of multiple priorities simultaneously.

Who You Are

• You hold a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, with an MBA or PhD being desirable, and have at least 5 years of experience in consulting or in-house pharmaceutical strategy.

• You possess an in-depth understanding of the healthcare industry, with familiarity with Roche Pharma’s portfolio and strategy considered a plus.

• You demonstrate systematic thinking and excellence in developing fact-based presentations with clear storylines for executive audiences.

• You have proven stakeholder management skills, high integrity, and the ability to promote a culture of trust while influencing others.

• You are proficient in executive presentation tools and have high proficiency in using AI tools like Gemini or Co-pilot in your workflow.

Ready for the next step? We look forward to hearing from you. Apply now to discover this exciting opportunity!

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.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.