Public Policy & Patient Advocacy Specialist

At Roche, 94,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity. We do this today to build a better tomorrow. We are many, working as one across functions, across companies, and across the world.

We are currently looking for:

 

You will be responsible for developing and overseeing local adoption and implementation of health public policies. You will work with subject matter experts to develop advocacy, policy and related strategies and tactics and facilitate engagement with regulators and other external stakeholders and influencers on key topics of interest. You will serve as a liaison with trade associations, think tanks, advocacy organizations, NGOs and health authorities; managing the strategy and execution of these interactions in order to facilitate a multi-stakeholder public affairs approach.

Education/Qualifications:

• University degree in Medicine, Dental medicine or Pharmacy required. A Master degree in public health, public policy, health economics, health management or a related discipline is an advantage.

Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to manage overlapping tasks, balance priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate, identify, organize, and analyze public policy opportunities.
• Strong social skills: the ability to develop important relationships with others internally and externally.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills: influences others without authority.
• Strong communication and presentation skills: exhibits professional maturity, confidence and competence. Knows how to summarize and communicate the key points and business case for others to effectively and expeditiously make important business decisions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong project and process management skills: effectively and efficiently handles multiple priorities, goals, objectives and tasks through to successful conclusion
• Fluent written and verbal English

Job Required Competencies:

• At least 3 years in health sector and/or pharmaceutical industry.Access and/or health policy experience is an asset.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer.

If you have the necessary skills and experience, please send your CV and motivational letter in English using the Apply option, and indicate the reference position in the subject field, otherwise your application will not be considered. 
Closing date for applications: 30 October 2018