StartUp China - Pharma Market Access (National Market Access NMA)

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The Position

We are looking for highly motivated and exceptional university graduates at the start of their careers to join the StartUp Roche Pharma China Development Program. This program is designed to accelerate your development into a future leader who will shape the company and advance its purpose: "Doing now what patients need next."

To support your accelerated career path, the program provides extensive resources for your success. You will benefit from rotations, mentorship, direct engagement with senior leaders in China and global teams, and a systematic capability-building program to fast-track your professional development.

The program includes the following development journeys within Roche Pharma China’s key functions: 1) Customer Engagement - Marketing, 2) Medical, and 3) Market Access (National Market Access NMA, Multi-Channel & Ecosystem Partnering MCE, Hospital Strategic Alliance HSA). Each journey has distinct development goals and rotation plans. Candidates should apply for the specific development journey that aligns with their career interests and educational background.

As a Management Trainee of the program, you will be expected to:

• Actively engage in program rotations, completing assigned tasks and meeting learning objectives set by your rotation managers.

• Proactively leverage your expertise and business knowledge to contribute to patient-centric and customer-focused outcomes.

• Think like an entrepreneur, connecting insights to create value, prioritize key investments, and make informed business decisions.

• Take charge of your own development, continuously building skills and capabilities that align with your career goals and organizational needs.

• Demonstrate flexibility regarding relocation assignments and business travel as required by the program.

• Actively contribute to the development and growth of the MT community.

In the Market Access - National Market Access (NMA) development journey, you are expected to:

• Understand the full picture of market access with availability, affordability and accessibility perspectives.

• Navigate the healthcare system from both public and private sector perspectives.

• Develop innovative access pathways to foster synergy between healthcare providers and commercial health insurance.

• Assist in setting up central strategy on market access including public and private sectors, public health etc. with profound knowledge about policy trends and market data insights.

• Design and develop economic and other relevant value evidence to demonstrate the product value proposition, and support access and commercial needs, e.g. public and private reimbursement or hospital operation optimization.

• Plan relevant projects and activities or build up effective management systems and operation procedures according to business needs.

• Collaborate with highly matrixed cross-functional teams.

Requirements (NMA)

•  Master’s graduates, majoring in Public Health, Public Policy, Pharmacy, Insurance or Actuary, Pharmacoeconomics, or Epidemiology are preferred

• Be in the early stage of your career; you are expected to  graduate between July 1st, 2026 and June 30th, 2027, with no prior full-time work experience

• Embodies Roche's core values of Integrity, Passion, and Courage

• Resonates deeply with Roche's purpose: "Doing now what patients need next"

• Sets clear goals, follows through on tasks, and takes responsibility for outcomes

• Curious and analytical; capable of identifying the root cause of a problem and connecting it to the broader context

• Communicates ideas clearly and confidently voices unique opinions and perspectives

• Possesses a growth mindset; learns new skills quickly and adapts effectively when facing ambiguity or change

• Thrives in team environments, values diverse perspectives, and consistently acts with integrity

• Demonstrates strong digital and AI literacy, with a proactive approach to leveraging AI tools and innovative technologies to drive efficiency and continuous learning

• Fluent in written and spoken English 

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.