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The Position

Roche - we advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love

A healthier future. Its what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. Thats what makes us Roche.

Global Pharma Strategy (GPS) drives Roches strategy and portfolio of products - from research and development through to patients ensuring our portfolio delivers meaningful innovation to patients worldwide. As a member of the GPS team you will be at the forefront of transforming groundbreaking scientific discoveries into accessible and impactful healthcare solutions for patients worldwide. As part of Portfolio Strategy and Insights (PSI) department within GPS the Global Competitive Intelligence (CI) team delivers high-quality competitive intelligence and actionable recommendations that shape Roches decision-making across leadership and end-to-end (E2E) molecule teams by integrating scientific clinical commercial and market insights.

As a Competitive Intelligence Leader you will lead and implement competitive intelligence strategies for both early- and late-stage pipeline assets as well as prioritized on-market products by leveraging AI-driven technologies and deep analysis of scientific clinical and commercial this role you will serve as a strategic thought partner and trusted advisor in guiding Roches product disease area pharma and corporate strategy.

Your focus will encompass specific Disease Areas (DA) within a Therapeutic Area (TA) and broader industry trends. As a catalyst for strategic collaboration you will engage with key functions including Research and Early Development (RED) Product Development (PD) PDMA GPS Partnering/Business Development US Pharma and Pharma International to drive strategic impact.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and synthesize data from multiple sources (including primary/secondary research real-world evidence AI-driven analytics) to anticipate market evolution competitor moves and emerging trends that impact Roches strategy and competitiveness.

• Shape competitive strategies informing competitive positioning TPP creation and launch plans (value proposition differentiation messaging). Lead assessment of standard-of-care evolution by synthesizing insights at pre-clinical and clinical stages including emerging trends and modalities.

• Evaluate and provide intelligence on competitor strategies industry trends and external business opportunities

• Enhance Roches commercial and launch strategies by ensuring competitive readiness across pre-launch and marketed products.

• Act as a strategic thought partner providing high-quality insights to influence disease area asset and portfolio strategies.

• Partner with key internal stakeholders (GPS R&D Product Development Medical Affairs Business Development and commercial teams) to ensure insights are embedded in strategic planning.

• Lead and execute strategic initiatives with clear objectives ensuring timely high-quality and impactful deliverables.

• Champion adoption of advanced analytics AI-driven intelligence and new methodologies to enhance insight generation and pioneer new ways of working to improve decision-making agility.

• Deliver insights and recommendations to guide decision-making at the Disease Area (DA) Therapeutic Area (TA) and enterprise levels.

Who you are

• Bachelors Degree in life sciences or related discipline; MD PharmD MBA or PhD in a life sciences technical or analytical discipline is preferred. Proven experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

• 4 years of strategic consulting or relevant experience including an emphasis on competitive intelligence and strategic analytics.

• You have worked in pharmaceuticals biotechnology or related management consulting with a strong track record in insights and/or strategy roles.

• Experience in analyzing market dynamics and emerging trends (e.g. standards of care new modalities technologies and platforms) to drive strategic implications.

• You have supported research & development and/or product launch strategy preferred.

• Exceptional ability to lead high-performing teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed multicultural environment

• Ability to synthesize insights from diverse sources (primary/secondary CI congress coverage) into clear data-driven strategic recommendations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to anticipate market trends customer needs and competitive dynamics.

• Strong interpersonal communication and storytelling skills to translate complex data into compelling insights. Proven ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams without authority.

• Bachelors Degree in life sciences or related discipline; MD PharmD MBA or PhD in life sciences technical or analytical discipline is preferred.

• Availability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Skills:

• Excellent analytical and synthesis skills with demonstrated ability to interpret data and information from various sources (primary secondary CI congress coverage) and translate insights into clear and succinct actionable business recommendations.

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills effectively communicating complex messages to diverse audiences and engaging with diverse groups of stakeholders in the global organization.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment manage ambiguity and prioritize efforts based on business needs.

• Ability to form trusting relationships and effective collaborations across a broad and diverse group of stakeholders in the global organization.

• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time

• Primary location for this position is Basel.

Join us in our mission to advance science and deliver hope to those who need it most.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together more than 100000 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.

Lets build a healthier future together.