Head of Communications Business Partnering, Product Development (PD) - Global Pharma Communications

Roche

South San Francisco, CA

Full Time

Director

2 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

At Roche, the culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where employees are valued, accepted, and respected for who they are. The company aims to prevent, stop, and cure diseases while ensuring access to healthcare for all. The role of the Head of Communications Business Partnering, Product Development (PD) is within Group Communications, which serves as the voice of Roche at the global level, sharing the company's story, building a positive image, and inspiring the world about Roche's contribution to health. The team is passionate about storytelling, innovation, and delivering outstanding experiences to diverse audiences, fostering a workplace where people thrive, grow, and have fun while making a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

Driving and executing internal and external integrated communications programmes and business critical topics.
Working closely with teams across pharma and group to drive outcomes, goals, and vision.
Providing central messaging, assets, and engagement campaigns across the late stage portfolio and the global pharma organization that can be adapted for affiliate use.
Leading and contributing to cross-functional squads on strategic topics and projects.
Coaching and developing direct reports in the development and delivery of their communications strategies and broader support to the business.
Aligning, motivating, and inspiring the team to work in accordance with broader Pharma strategies and helping embed new ways of working through role-modeling.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and a minimum of 10 years of experience in external and internal communications, ideally within product development and pipeline.
Proven track record in developing, driving, and implementing integrated communications programmes in a healthcare environment.
Experience working with a wide range of internal stakeholders to plan, develop, and execute communication strategies and support alignment across Group Communications.
Ability to work effectively in a networked, matrix environment and drive results through influence without authority.
Experience of working in the Pharma or biotechnology (or related) industry.
Fluency in English (verbal and written).
Significant experience in strategic communications in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills and comfort working in a multicultural environment.
Proven ability to present to and coach senior company executives and influence decision-making.

Nice to Have

Experience in product development and pipeline within the pharmaceutical industry.
Experience in leading cross-functional strategic projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Benefits & Perks

Not explicitly specified in the description.

Working at Roche

Roche's culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections. The company values diversity, innovation, creativity, and ambition, fostering a workplace where employees thrive, grow, and have fun while making a meaningful impact on global health.

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