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  • Policy Lead Diagnostics Africa

    Policy Lead Diagnostics Africa

    The Policy Lead, Diagnostics Africa delivers value to Roche Diagnostics in Africa by taking the lead in the Roche policy and government affairs for Africa, including:

    Defining and implementing policy, advocacy and engagement priorities for Diagnostics within the African Network and in collaboration with Access & Policy EMEA-LATAM Regional functions and Global Access & Policy functions including Health Policy Leads (Geneva and U.S.). This would include collaboration with Roche Pharma Africa where applicable
    Articulating a bold, shared Pan-African diagnostic vision for policy and government affairs aligned within the broader Africa Diagnostics Strategy that is centered on the patient and delivering towards the realization of UHC
    Identifying opportunities for policy ecosystem shaping to facilitate patient / people access to innovative diagnostics, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders with a Pan-African approach
    Develop and maintain relationships with key African stakeholders ensuring appropriate company participation in regional forums, conference and key policy meetings including preparation of policy briefings
    Working closely with access teams to link policy activities to and in support of implementation of access priorities for diagnostics in Africa such as reimbursement pathways, health technology assessment, value based procurement and other funding pathways and supporting the commercial organization in this regard
    Ensuring that the value of IVD and its funding & reimbursement is in the agenda of governments and health authorities across Africa
    Engaging with healthcare organizations across Africa in order to shape public policy for diagnostics as part of a broader healthsystem ecosystem shaping and with Roche Pharma as applicable
    Engaging as a player in the Roche Africa network to shape structures, processes and behaviors; engages externally side by side with GM/CMs and other business functions to advance healthcare and continuously improve the patient journey

    Requirements for the position/ Candidate profile:

    Professional and Technical Requirements:

    University degree level qualification in a relevant discipline, typically 5-10 years experience in a Policy & Gov. Affairs environment
    Strong line-leadership experience, preferably with extensive experience of creating and leading diverse, regional teams, and/or matrix leadership
    Broad business acumen of the diagnostics / healthcare market and its activities
    Experience in policy and governmental affairs (eg public policy background, agency experience)
    A relevant post-graduate qualification (e.g. MSc; MBA; or higher degree qualification in a relevant area would be desirable

    Experience, Skills, Knowledge:

    Experience working in an international, multi-cultural and matrix environment
    Strategic and system thinking skills and proven track record of developing and delivering business strategies
    Solid experience of leading change, negotiating and managing conflict
    Strong interpersonal skills with experience in building, leading and coaching teams, and an ability to communicate complex topics simply and articulately to various audiences
    Fluency in English and (ideally also other languages) is a must
    Strong organizational, communication, and networking skills, along with excellent relationships with policy makers and self-government
    Solid understanding of the industry’s complex policy, regulatory, market access requirements with an absolute commitment to competing on the highest ethical level are essential
    Proven track record of developing and implementing programs that delivered strong and identifiable business impact
    Proven ability to integrate their work in the context of wider strategic frameworks and in the context of a fast-moving and agile environment

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  • Global Access Program Co-Ordinator – SADC

    Global Access Program Co-Ordinator – SADC

    Key Responsibilities
    Programme Planning & Implementation

    Develop the Roche GAP Expanded program (HIV, HBV, HCV, HPV, MTB, PSC, etc) implementation plan by understanding all the needs of the stakeholders, drafting the plan and securing approval.
    Develop the GAP program plans by gathering input from partners, understanding Roche expectations and targets, allocating dates against targets, drafting program plan and receiving approval annually by deadline
    Participates in the GAP Network of Excellence within the Tactics and Implementation squad
    Develop and implement Objectives & Key results, KPI monitoring and pricing
    Review and manage progress against program plan by receiving feedback from partners, evaluating against targets, understanding challenges and amending plans in line with approved actions and standards as scheduled
    Manage and optimize company resource utilization by evaluating and coordinating that Roche resources are secured, training partners so that consumables are utilized correctly and tracking and monitoring utilization against KPI’s and addressing discrepancies at all times
    Quality manage program implementation by defining quality standards (KPI’s), measuring, identifying and addressing issues, improving workflow, improving TAT and implementing solutions as required and agreed

    Reporting & Forecasting

    Draft and submit reports on defined GAP reporting parameters by gathering and analyzing data; and compiling report with recommendations as agreed
    Quantify and submit forecasts for Roche GAP reagents by receiving data, evaluating input factors, evaluating quotations and drafting forecasts by deadline as required
    Report on instrument uptime and functionality by engaging with end users and receiving field engineer reports, collating and reporting as per KPI’s and with recommendations by deadline and as agreed

    Partner Engagement Management

    Coordinate and conduct stakeholder meetings by ensuring target audience attendance, drafting agenda’s, coordinating that minutes and actions are captured, agreed on and timelines are allocated to all resolutions at all times and as required and scheduled
    Conduct partner training by identifying training needs, scheduling training, coordinating attendance, facilitating training and evaluating training integration as required
    Address partner issues and non-performance by identifying concern or non-delivery, identify cause, engage with partner and develop plan to address, manage implementation of plan and measure impact as agreed and defined
    Enhance Roche market position by identifying and implementing opportunities, building mutually respectful and beneficial relationships with partners and implementing opportunities as and when required
    Build partner capability to utilize Roche instruments by providing technical support and assistance, drafting SOP’s and Job Aids, Sharing with partners and measuring instrumentation utilization improvement as required

    You, as an ideal candidate, will have the following skills, experience and education:

    Qualification: NQF 7/8 in relevant field (medical or laboratory sciences or similar)
    Experience: 3 – 5 years’ experience in the field is required.
    At least 2 years practical laboratory experience is ideal and at least 3 years in a similar role in a corporate environment is required
    The ideal candidate must have knowledge of the following: Stakeholder Management, Instrument Technical Utilisation, HIV and other Programme Logistics and Medical Regulation in SADC

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  • Regulatory and Quality Assurance Trainee

    Regulatory and Quality Assurance Trainee

    The Position
    Supporting the implementation and ongoing management of regulatory activities, regulatory submissions, and associated activities to ensure the rapid and optimal registration for new Diagnostics products and Lifecycle Management of registered products within the East African region.
    Role and Responsibilities
    Regulatory Submissions

    To support regulatory submissions and post-approval activities, to ensure timely applications to health authorities in the East Africa region
    To support regulatory activities across CPS, RTD, and RMD areas are consistently completed and executed in full compliance with Roche SOPs, legislative and regulatory requirements
    Timely, accurate and compliant regulatory documentation, systems and procedures: Update Regulatory Affairs systems with current regulatory activities, timelines and priorities. Includes electronic and hard copy filings, product information submitted to health authority websites, Roche intranet and internet sites
    Stakeholder management: Internal cross-functional teams are provided with current product registration details and other relevant information

    Regulatory Compliance

    To support the management of import/export licensing requirements.
    Ensures current regulatory certifications, licenses and other permits are in place as may be required
    To support development and maintenance of regulatory resource documents. Includes SOPs, work instructions, etc.

    Global Temperature Monitoring and Administration

    To validate inbound shipment compliance with the global temperature monitoring requirements by receiving data, analyzing information, identifying areas of non-compliance and referring areas of concern for corrective action weekly and as required
    To review consignment compliance data by receiving reports, analyze compliance with key parameters, identify anomalies, investigate reasons for anomalies, provide feedback and support implementation of corrective action as required

    Qualifications and Education Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, biological or medical sciences, industrial engineering or similar is required
    Registered with PPB/applicable Board where necessary
    Accuracy and attention to details
    Customer service skills
    Analytical and problem solving
    Communication (verbal and written)
    Organisational skills and time management
    Planning, organising and prioritising
    Cross-functional team skills
    Motivated and self-driven

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  • Country Manager Kenya & East Africa Cluster

    Country Manager Kenya & East Africa Cluster

    We are looking for someone who fully lives the primary team (i.e. the team `above` they are members of*) concept and collective leadership and ensures the whole affiliate thinks and acts to prioritize success of the Region (Division above Region above Country). In the affiliate, balances short-term and long-term accountabilities:

    Accountable for the affiliate’s profit and loss; ensures the affiliate consistently achieves or exceeds annual revenue, profitability, market share and other relevant goals and targets;
    Ensures affiliate compliance with all statutory regulations and Roche corporate standards;
    Leads and oversees the multidisciplinary affiliate functions and teams, as well as the development and execution of cross-functional affiliate business strategies, plans and tactics for all divisional pipeline and marketed products across all areas;
    Leads cross-functional brand and business planning across the portfolio ensuring affiliate alignment with regional and global direction
    Accountable for integrating and aligning cross-functional strategies and plans into a cohesive, actionable and elevating affiliate vision and direction; identifies strategic opportunities and adapts affiliate to long term dynamics in the market;
    Represents Roche in external forums and build trustful relationship with a broad range of stakeholders, including customers, to shape the local healthcare environment; helps position Roche as the market leader and an employer of choice;
    Bring to life 10 years Africa strategy ambitions while building a dynamic teams of professionals;
    Builds a sustainable and robust talent pipeline by identifying talents, accelerating development and retaining employees;

    What does success look like in this position?
    Driving measurable progress in all pillars of the Africa 10 year Vision and Strategy as well as driving impact beyond the affiliate and contributing to the Sub-Region’s overall success:

    Building stronger and empowered local teams
    Ensuring business sustainability (e.g. meeting ambition on customer satisfaction, sales and profitability, and sustaining these achievements over time)
    Enabling Healthcare Transformation & New Business Models (e.g. driving agility with focus on structure, methodology and mindset)
    Inspiring and engaging people – Collective Leadership & Learning (e.g. accelerating talent pipeline, demonstrating significant personal growth on desired leadership and mindset )
    Communicating with One Voice (e.g. engaging systematically, linking to divisional and regional strategy, creating an environment of trust that enables safe participation)

    Who you are:

    Acts and leads according to Roche Values, Leadership Commitments and Creative Leadership principles
    Experience working in an international, multi-cultural and matrix environment
    Strong business acumen and good knowledge of the Healthcare market
    Strategic thinking skills and proven track record of developing and delivering business strategies
    Solid experience of leading change, negotiating and managing conflict
    Demonstrated ability to confidently lead internally and externally in times of crises
    Strong interpersonal skills with experience in building, leading and coaching teams, and an ability to communicate complex topics simply and articulately to various audiences
    Higher education degree (MA, MS, MBA, PhD) preferred
    Fluency in English

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  • Patient Journey Partner – Oncology

    Patient Journey Partner – Oncology

    The Patient Journey Partner (PJP) is at the center of the new Roche organization, turning upside down the role we play in society – from mostly offering world-class medicines towards much more partnering, innovating and leading generative disruption. By doing so the PJP will be directly accountable to deliver better outcomes for patients, their community, the ecosystem and the organisation, faster.
    The PJP is an empowered leader and the local face of Roche. She or he partners closely with all stakeholders directly touching the patient journey (in a given therapeutic or disease area), gaining a deep understanding of their needs in order to connect Roche’s capabilities to co-create meaningful solutions.
    This role is locally embedded in the ecosystem, it is an integrated role, functionally agnostic, (i.e. it does not fit into the traditional concepts of Commercial/Sales or Medical Affairs). It has no profitability, sales objectives or incentives.
    Key Responsibilities:
    The PJP is a customer facing role within the affiliate, who has decision making authority to request resources of Roche (both within the affiliate and broader network) in order to have improved impact on the patient journey, 

    The PJP focuses on the importance of bringing the outside in, working with partners to uncover all potential opportunities to transform outcomes for patients, faster. They also bring the inside out, to bring Roche expertise, science and knowledge to the ecosystem.
    Acts as trusted partner and is the primary (but non-exclusive) point of contact between stakeholders and Roche; the PJP shares the patient and stakeholder community needs internally, prioritizes and secures resources, and drives solutions that deliver outcomes faster.
    Partners with patient journey stakeholders to remove roadblocks and unlock possibilities to deliver value for patients and the community.
    Stewards Roche’s products through their lifecycle and supports their appropriate use, which includes sharing their merits with HCPs in a truthful and balanced manner.
    By overseeing the patient journey in its entirety, the PJP acts as a system thinker with the ability to identify shared purpose among stakeholders and leverages this to co-create solutions with stakeholders in the ecosystem.
    The role is empowered to pull in expertise and resources locally and from the network as needed, including in collaboration with other PJPs and Health System Partners.
    Ensuring great experiences whenever stakeholders in the ecosystem engage with Roche employees, products and services.

    You, as an ideal candidate, will have the following skills, experience and education:

    Required Qualification: University degree (scientific, economic, or business degree). An advanced degree in Life science and/or MBA is a plus.
    Required Experience: Experience in leading cross-functional teams is highly desired and experience in both formulating cross-functional strategies and orchestrating cross-functional teams is highly desired. Strong business acumen with desired expertise in commercialization, medical and customer experience excellence. Ability to understand and leverage digital means and tools is desired.
    Other Requirements: Practical understanding of digital innovation methodologies, education in health policy.
    Essential Knowledge: Good knowledge of English, both written and spoken.

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  • Product Manager – Blood Safety Solutions

    Product Manager – Blood Safety Solutions

    The Position
    Roche Diagnostics is seeking a Product Manager in Kenya to communicate and implement the ideal product strategy for the allocated product portfolio taking into account market intelligence and trends, in order to ensure optimum positioning, profitability and growth.  The role involves working with external partners and stakeholders to form strategic alliances for maximum market penetration.
    Key Responsibilities
    Product Strategy

    Contribute to the development of the product marketing plan for the specific products, by managing the product life cycle, collaborating with relevant departments, gathering information, aligning with corporate objectives and implementing as required.
    Generate and implement new business concepts aimed at supporting and growing specific product sales by gathering information, analyzing data and submitting for approval. 
    Respond timeously to market dynamics by tracking trends, identifying risks and opportunities, developing proactive solutions and implementing in time to minimize risks and optimize opportunities.

    Product Communication and Implementation

    Disperse product specific information to the relevant internal and external stakeholders in order to support the various business processes (promotional materials and communication) by identifying appropriate platforms, aligning with internal team and distributing as agreed.
    Implement training on product specific information by preparing the materials, conducting the training with the sales team, providing oversight and support to the sales team for training roll out and to track roll out of the training and feedback.
    Coordinate the internal knowledge sharing and notification on any product issues or developments identified by gathering information, drafting and distributing communication and distributing.
    Manage all marketing, promotional (including budget) and pricing related issues for each product by receiving information, aligning with relevant teams, providing inputs and implementing when approved.
    Provide marketing support (promotional materials, strategy, etc.) and advice to the Sales department in order to achieve the specific sales targets set for the various products by receiving requests and providing information/detail aids.
    Maintain accurate understanding and knowledge of market trends and competitor activities by sharing and receiving information from various internal and external stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
    Monitor the effectiveness and appropriateness of the marketing plan and on-going achievement of the set sales targets by interacting and liaising with the Sales Manager and Sales Representatives, gathering feedback, interpreting and amending plan.
    Implement product tactics (such as workshops, conferences, marketing events etc.) in conjunction with the Sales teams by participating in brainstorming, leading the planning and managing the roll out of the product tactics activities.
    Manage the Advertising Agency or similar by providing latest product information, briefing updates and enhancements, defining delivery deadlines and coordinating that deliverables are received as budgeted, specified and within deadline.
    Track the effectiveness of marketing plan implementation by conducting regular customer feedback evaluations on product applications, evaluating the feedback and providing information to the relevant internal, global structures and / or customers.
    Draft reports by collecting required information, drafting the inputs and submitting for discussion monthly.
    Develop awareness and knowledge of Roche products and service offerings with potential customers for the allocated product portfolio through direct engagements and customer presentations. 

    Demand Planning

    Complete ongoing life cycle product management (e.g. forecasting of launch products, phase in / phase out, evaluations etc.) by coordinating and liaising with Medical, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Finance and Technical departments to understand needs and priorities.
    Work with Demand Planners to manage demand planning for products by completing stock level reviews, preparing forecasts and communicating with the relevant stakeholders monthly and quarterly.
    Manage bottlenecks and stock-outs by reviewing marketing notifications and engaging with Global, identifying solutions and managing the implementation of the solutions with the relevant stakeholders.

    Stakeholder Management

    Be the commercial contact and/or liaison for Roche Diagnostics with the international Roche group relating to any product specific aspects and market/competitor trends by receiving questions and providing answers.
    Resolve stakeholder queries and complaints related to the specific products by receiving query, referring to relevant departments for input, resolving (when applicable) and providing feedback timeously.
    Build and maintain a strong network of brand advocates by identifying, developing, educating, conducting discussion groups and building mutually supportive relationships.
    Build a strong network and support structure to meet the overall product objectives by maintaining internal relationships with relevant departments at all times.

    Legal Compliance

    To manage full compliance and support of the corporate culture and ethics of all product management activities by maintaining expertise, abiding with compliance requirements, managing compliance and communicating legal and compliance requirements at all times.

    You, as an ideal candidate, will have the following skills, experience and education:

    Qualifications: Degree in a relevant field (Pharma, Life Sciences etc.)
    Experience: At least 4 years product management / sales / marketing experience in the Pharmaceutical or Diagnostics industry, ideally in the IVD space.

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  • Head of Sales Kenya & Business Development East Africa – Diagnostics

    Head of Sales Kenya & Business Development East Africa – Diagnostics

    The Position
    Roche Diagnostics is seeking a Head of Sales Kenya and Business Development Lead for East Africa, to be based in Nairobi. The successful incumbent will lead the strategic and operational delivery of the East Africa Roche Diagnostics business.
    Key Responsibilities
    Among other duties the role will entail:
    Business Development and Operational Management

    Contribute to the organisational strategic plan by understanding the organisational vision, identifying, developing and drafting the key commercial strategic inputs and providing these inputs to the organisational strategic plan annually.
    Develop the Roche Diagnostics East Africa long term plan(country plans) in alignment with the Strategic Planning (e.g. ISPs), Business Plan and Pan-Africa strategy by undertaking research and drafting the country plans, aligning with the overall long-term organisational strategy and vision annually,
    Ensure business development alignment with the other Roche divisions present in the East Africa region to achieve the OneRoche goals.
    Prepare “what-if” scenarios for implementation in the country by reviewing the country policy and legislation, monitoring the country political and financial situation and stability and drafting the scenarios to address any possible outcome as required.
    Contribute to the integrated strategic plan by identifying key projects, activities and inputs, prioritising the projects, setting targets, managing the country inputs and reviewing the overall integrated brand plans annually.
    Develop the East Africa operational plans (e.g. country plans) by identifying key projects, activities and inputs, prioritising the projects, setting targets, managing the country inputs and compiling the operational plans annually.
    Define and develop new business models in support of the delivery of the strategic targets by undertaking research, developing the models, testing and implementing as required.
    Co-lead, along with senior management and local counter-parts (i.e. technical services, access, marketing, medical, regulatory & quality, legal & compliance, etc.) any transformation process by identifying transformation targets, communicating targets to the East Africa team, monitoring progress of implementation against transformation targets and addressing any areas of concern as required.
    Report on performance by tracking East Africa performance against targets, identifying progress and areas of concern, drafting reports and submitting monthly and as required.
    Manage operational performance by tracking performance against targets, identifying anomalies and implementing corrective action monthly and as required.
    Ensure full alignment of strategy and operations with the technical services peers and counterparts in the region.
    Lead the knowledge and communication sharing process for East Africa with other / international Roche product teams and other relevant stakeholders by developing inputs, preparing communications and participating in discussion forums as required.
    Lead the client engagement philosophy by managing the key opinion leaders and key decisions makers relationships, attending meetings and presenting at executive level as required.

    Country Advocacy

    Lead the Regional Managers of the East Africa countries in scope in the business development efforts to achieve sustainable business growth.
    Lead the advocacy activities with prioritised country ministries to establish relationships to support the optimisation of commercial opportunities for Roche within the country as required.
    Manage the relationship with the prioritised country ministries by establishing contact with relevant stakeholders, engaging with them on their priorities, providing information and feedback as required.
    Develop the country advocacy strategic plan by reviewing the country policies and priorities, aligning with the Roche strategy, and drafting the supporting documentation and memorandum of understandings as required.
    Negotiate the commercial agreement with the country ministries by preparing the agreement, negotiating terms and conditions with the country, finalising the agreement and securing authorised signatures as required.
    Develop innovative pricing solutions in line with Global guidelines and optimal access and outcomes by reviewing the regulations, drafting and testing the pricing solutions, submitting for approval and implementing as required.

    Contract Management

    Manage contracts with key clients, distributors and wholesalers by tracking performance in line with the contract, providing feedback on performance, identifying anomalies and implementing corrective action monthly and as required.
    Manage contracts with third party distributors and marketing agreements by tracking performance, providing feedback and reporting on progress, making recommendations for improvement, identifying risks and anomalies and implementing corrective action monthly and as required.

    Stakeholder Engagement and Management

    Manage relationships with key clients and Business Partners and marketing agreements by engaging with key decision makers, monitoring the relationship and addressing any queries or concerns monthly and as required.
    Develop relationships and partnerships with new clients, distributors, wholesalers and stakeholders by scanning the market, identifying key parties, developing and structuring partnership agreements and arrangements and engaging with them monthly and as required.
    Collaborate with internal stakeholders by providing input and supporting business activities, gathering inputs and integrating into business models and reporting on progress and impact monthly and as required.
    Represent Roche at customer functions by attending the function, participating in an appropriate manner, maintain and build the customer relationship and providing feedback to the business as required.
    Respond to customer specific requirements by receiving the brief, developing the required solution and presenting within the required timeframes and to quality standards as required.

    Financial Management

    Develop the East Africa business development budget by identifying activities and costs, preparing the budget and submitting it annually and as when required.
    Manage the profitability of East Africa Roche Diagnostics by tracking profitability, identifying any issues and implementing corrective action monthly.
    Manage expenditure by tracking spend against budget allocations, approving expenditure, address any budget variances and provide feedback monthly and as required.

    Governance

    Participate in executive meetings by preparing reports, presenting reports, answering queries and implementing decisions as required.
    Manage the development and implementation of policies and procedures by reviewing policies, identifying policy gaps, drafting policies and managing implementation of policies annually and as required.
    Monitor compliance with policies and procedures including the delegation of authority, identify areas of non-compliance, address non-compliance and track improvements as required.
    Monitor legislative and regulatory changes by reviewing the landscape, identifying changes, analysing and interpreting the impact of the changes, integrating the changes into the policies and procedures and communicating these changes as required.  

    Staff Leadership & Management

    Define staff requirements, resourcing the team by retaining, recruiting, selecting and appointing staff as required, inducting new staff members, monitoring and managing performance and managing staff development.

    You, as an ideal candidate, will have the following skills, experience and education:

    Required Qualification: Degree in a relevant discipline (Business Management, Marketing, Finance or a Healthcare qualification as examples).
    Required Experience: 7-10 years commercial experience in the Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Pharma industry.

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  • Strategy Manager, Africa Business Analyst

    Strategy Manager, Africa Business Analyst

    The Position
     
    You as the successful candidate, will be part of a high-performing and high-impact team that supports the ongoing development and implementation of the Africa Strategy for Diagnostics. You will play a critical role in unlocking the power of the organization to help deliver access to IVD for the African continent. You will collaborate closely with commercial teams, business functions, strategic teams and a broad variety of external stakeholders.
    The role is location agnostic on the African continent* and reports to the Director of Strategy & Transformation, Africa.
    The Strategy Manager, Africa, delivers value to Roche Diagnostics in Africa by:

    Closely monitoring healthcare market trends with high relevance to the strategy
    Collaborating with cross-functional teams to co-create and manage strategic initiatives and work packages
    Coordinating and synchronizing strategic plans to ensure maximum impact and best resource allocation
    Coordination and provision of project management and administration for strategic initiatives and work packages
    Supporting the internal co-creation process to keep the strategy up to date, in line with evolving market trends.
    Ensuring that regular monitoring and measurement takes place within assigned implementation streams and work packages towards defined milestones
    Provide project and matrix leadership consistent with the Roche values and Operating principles
    Seek to inspire and ignite passion in others to create sustainable change and to leverage the efforts of a diverse range of people and teams
    Supporting the strategic planning process in close collaboration with the commercial teams and other stakeholders

    Requirements for the position/ Candidate profile:
    Professional and Technical Requirements:

    University degree level qualification in a relevant discipline, typically +5 years experience in Commercial, Business Development or Strategic Roles
    Broad business acumen of the diagnostics / healthcare market and its activities
    A relevant post-graduate qualification (e.g. MSc; MBA; or higher degree qualification in a relevant area would be desirable

    Experience, Skills, Knowledge:

    Experience working in an cross-functional, multi-cultural and matrix environment
    Structured thinking, proven problem-solving skills
    Strategic planning and strategic methodologies
    Experience of leading change, negotiating and managing conflict
    Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate complex topics simply and articulately to various audiences
    Proficiency to work with senior leaders
    Fluency in English and (ideally also other languages) is a must
    Strong organizational, communication, and networking skills
    Strong facilitation skills advantageous
    Commercial experience on the African continent, preferably in multiple markets (+3 years)
    In-depth knowledge of the Public and Private healthcare systems in Africa

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  • Director of Medical Affairs & Policy, Diagnostics

    Director of Medical Affairs & Policy, Diagnostics

    Job Profile Summary
    Responsible for creating and leading the Medical, Access, Policy and Government Affairs strategy for Roche Diagnostics Africa. Responsibilities include environment shaping activities on matters impacting Roche, including developing positions to regional institutions and governments in support of Roche Diagnostics and regional business objectives. Monitors, analyses and communicates key health policy matters relevant to Roche Diagnostics in Africa, and serves as a central resource and advocate for public policy changes. Thought partner and contributor to global Roche policy ecosystem working with global and other regional policy leaders to enable a coordinated policy strategy including prioritization and policy positions. Leads a dedicated team and works in collaboration with local experts in affiliates to drive maximum impact of initiatives. Co-lead with Roche Pharma Africa policy and access teams to align as One Roche with critical stakeholders and initiatives that cross both businesses. Responsible for connecting medical value, health-economic and public health policies.
    This is a newly created role, and the jobholder will therefore have the opportunity to shape the remit of the team as it evolves, in collaboration with their stakeholders and customers. Expected areas of accountability would include, but are not necessarily limited to those outlined below:
    The Director of Medical Affairs & Policy, Diagnostics Africa delivers value to Roche Diagnostics in Africa by:

    Taking the lead in the Roche Medical, Access, Policy & Government Affairs Strategy Area, including:

    Defining and implementing the policy priorities for Diagnostics in Africa in collaboration with Roche Pharma Africa where applicable
    Articulating a bold, shared vision for medical teams across the Diagnostics Africa Network including Pan-African teams that is centered on the patient and delivering on that vision in every stakeholder engagement
    Defining and implementing the access priorities for Diagnostics in Africa with a focus on reimbursement pathways, health technology assessment, value based procurement and other funding pathways

    Identifying opportunities for ecosystem shaping to facilitate patient / people access to innovative diagnostics, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
    Supporting the Diagnostics commercial organizations within Africa to achieve Access for Roche innovations in a timely manner, ensuring alignment with Medical, Access & Policy EMEA-LATAM Regional functions and Global Healthcare Systems policy, delivering guidance and goals for reimbursement strategies in the region
    Ensuring that the value of IVD and its funding & reimbursement is in the agenda of governments and health authorities across Africa
    Engaging with healthcare organizations across Africa in order to shape public policy for diagnostics as part of a broader healthsystem ecosystem shaping with Roche Pharma
    Evolving the Medical roles, processes and empowering teams to make decisions in full compliance with our divisional standards and in alignment with the various Disease areas Leads (Onco, ID, Cardiac, etc…)
    Engaging as a player in the broader Roche network to shape structures, processes and behaviors; engages externally side by side with GM/CMs and other business functions, Communications and Head of Public Policy (Roche Pharma), to advance healthcare and continuously improve the patient journey
    Accountable for building and leading a team that provides strategic expertise in relation to Medical, Policy & Governmental Affairs. Helping and coaching everyone in the network to build the skills and mindset they need to succeed. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate the We@RD dimensions and help evolve the functions culture beliefs and bring We@RocheDiagnostics to life
    Ensuring personalized healthcare is in the agenda of governments and health authorities across Africa and maintaining alignment with our Pharma functions.

    Requirements for the position/ Candidate profile:
    Professional and Technical Requirements:

    University degree level qualification in a relevant discipline, typically +10 years experience in a Medical, Policy & Gov. Affairs environment
    Strong line-leadership experience, preferably with extensive experience of creating and leading diverse, regional teams, and/or matrix leadership
    Broad business acumen of the diagnostics / healthcare market and its activities
    Experience in policy and governmental affairs (eg public policy background, agency experience)
    A relevant post-graduate qualification (e.g. MSc; MBA; or higher degree qualification in a relevant area would be desirable

    Experience, Skills, Knowledge:

    Experience working in an international, multi-cultural and matrix environment
    Strategic and system thinking skills and proven track record of developing and delivering business strategies
    Solid experience of leading change, negotiating and managing conflict
    Strong interpersonal skills with experience in building, leading and coaching teams, and an ability to communicate complex topics simply and articulately to various audiences
    Fluency in English and (ideally also other languages) is a must
    Strong legal, organizational, communication, and networking skills, along with excellent relationships with policy makers and self-government
    Solid understanding of the industry’s complex medical affairs, regulatory, market access requirements with an absolute commitment to competing on the highest ethical level are essential
    Proven track record of developing and implementing programs that delivered strong and identifiable business impact
    Proven ability to integrate their work in the context of wider strategic frameworks and in the context of a fast-moving and agile environment

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  • Medical Affairs Catalyst & Disease Area Medical Director Oncology & Hematology – Pharma International

    Medical Affairs Catalyst & Disease Area Medical Director Oncology & Hematology – Pharma International

    Your future Position, Scope and Impact:
     
    Medical Affairs Catalyst role (50%):
     

    Advises affiliate leadership on organizational aspects of their Medical Affairs organization incl. Medical Compliance in an oversight role by means of collaborating with Area Heads, GMs, CMDs and P&C leveraging the medical networks and inspiring cross-country working and resource fluidity
    Partners with GMs & P&C on ex-US CMD identification, selection, onboarding and vacancy management
    Identifies, prioritizes and close gaps and needs to catalyze best-in-class affiliate Medical Enablement in close collaboration with PDMA and affiliates.

     
    Disease Area Medical Director Oncology & Hematology (50%):
     

    Enables medical pre-launch and launch preparation across all ex-US affiliates in one out of four respective areas in Oncology: Breast Cancer / Women`s Health, Lung Agnostic Rare Skin (LARS), GI&GU Cancers, Hematology & Hemophilia
    Coaches local medical teams to drive local organizational readiness for pivotal data-release
    Ensures quality input into medical/scientific planning, including local and regional data generation, scientific collaboration and knowledge exchange activities, in line with global strategy
    Ensures alignment and communication with all relevant internal and external stakeholders when applicable on all matters related to planning medical activities
    Contributes to establishing and implementing appropriate policies and standards
    Collaborates with respective ex-US affiliate and global partners to define regulatory and access data gaps and develop tailored market access and regulatory strategies
    Collaborates with regulatory to identify options for acceleration of approvals by co-creation
    Acts as reference for data generation activities

     
    Your Capabilities:
     

    Establishing and maintaining reliable relationships with scientific advocacy organizations in the respective Disease Area
    Broad understanding of the Oncology business context, including access evidence requirements and external value / decision-making drivers
    Profound knowledge of the overall drug development process

    You bring the following education and experiences:

    Profound experience as Country Medical Director in pharmaceutical industries
    Professional experience in the area of Oncology & Hematology, in clinical practice and/or in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in medical functions
    Profound experience in pharmaceutical medicine incl. data generation, medical communication, medical information, regulatory processes and pharmacovigilance
    University degree in life sciences (incl. MD, HCP, PhD in life sciences, Master in Public Health / Pharmaceutical Medicine), MD with relevant clinical experience (patient care decision making) at the point of care is preferred
    Further qualification (e.g. PhD or MBA) is advantageous

    You fulfill the following requirements:

    You can demonstrate the Roche Values and Role-model VACC leadership with very high self-awareness
    You have proven strategic agility and decision-making skills
    You have excellent influencing skills as well as conflict and change management skills
    You are able to work across multiple cultures and countries
    You have a strong collaborative mindset, challenge the status quo for better outcomes, facilitate new ways of working avoid silos and duplication of efforts across organizations
    You enjoy working flexibly and are able to travel
    You are agile, passionate to drive changes and work in a self-organized teams

    Apply via :

    careers.roche.com