Corporate Strategy Lead

The Position

You will be part of a high-performing team within the Corporate Strategy unit, building up strategic expertise and excellence across the organization. This team collaborates with strategy teams across different functions and units at Roche to ensure aligned priorities, an integrated strategic roadmap, and consistent implementation thereof. Ultimately, the team plays a pivotal role in maximizing overall value delivery, unlocking the power of the whole organization, and setting Roche up for long-term success.

As the Corporate Strategy Lead, you will report to the Head of Corporate Strategy and have a direct influence on the company’s overall strategic, financial, and operational performance. In this role you will lead high-impact strategic initiatives and contribute to shaping the continuous development and implementation of the strategy for the Roche Group and its operating model.

• Shape Corporate Strategy:
  Provide expertise in current and future healthcare market trends, thought leadership, and direction with implications for our Corporate Strategy
• Drive Key Initiatives:
  Develop and align strategic priorities and objectives while leading key initiatives and programs linked to these priorities
• Build Enterprise Networks:
  Build a strong network across different strategy groups and key stakeholders across the organization to create a platform to share, learn, and maximize impact
• Refine Operating Models:
  Further develop and refine aspects of our overarching operating model and prioritize operating model aspects to be tackled in close collaboration with key stakeholders
• Foster Strategic Excellence:
  Guide and support different units and functions of Roche upon request in their strategy development and implementation
• Travel Internationally:
  Maintain flexibility to undertake international business travel up to 25% of the time, depending on ongoing business activities

• Experienced Senior Strategist: A visionary and seasoned senior strategist with 5‑8+ years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or business leadership roles within a global, large-scale organization (specifically 5+ years in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or diagnostics), backed by a relevant University degree
• Healthcare Sector Expert:
  Possess a mandatory, in-depth understanding of the healthcare sector, including healthcare systems/trends, the market and competitor landscape, associated business models, and new customer groups (including providers and patients)
• Proven Enterprise Leader & Planner:
  Bring strong experience in strategy development, roll‑out, planning, and methodologies at a global level, alongside practical matrix leadership experience structuring large programs and coordinating diverse, global teams
• Systematic Problem Solver:
  Demonstrate systematic thinking, proven problem‑solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast‑moving environment using agile methodologies and ways‑of‑working
• Master Communicator & Influencer:
  Highly developed stakeholder management and people‑influencing skills, with the ability to promote a culture of trust, use strong interpersonal skills, and work effectively with partners at all levels

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.