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The Position

A healthier future. It’s 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.

That’s what makes us Roche.

Global Pharma Strategy (GPS) drives Roche’s strategy and portfolio of products - from research through to patients. As a member of GPS, you will be part of a truly international group that collaborates with functions and affiliates worldwide to shape the future of medicine.

As **Lifecycle Leader Ophthalmology** , you will be responsible for development, global launch and commercialization for a product within the Ophthalmology portfolio across indications and lifecycle opportunities

+ You will act as the “chief executive officer” or CEO for a product within the Ophthalmology portfolio as the single person accountable for the global strategy, budget requirements, resource allocation and its successful implementation towards financial targets

+ You will lead the cross functional LCT for a product within the Ophthalmology portfolio, deciding team composition and tenure of

+ membership based on agile principles and ensuring fit for purpose resourcing

+ You will work closely within a triad with the Global Development Leader (GDL) and the Commercial Strategy Leader (CSL) for the global development and commercialization strategy; and linked to the context of disease level strategies as applicable.

+ You will link the LCT to their external network and ensure an outside-in approach to decision making

+ You maintain and nurture a culture of transparency, collaboration (across functions) and trust

+ You will be a contributing member of the Ophthalmology TA leadership team

The Opportunity:

+ You shape the long term vision and strategy E2E across the value chain in partnership with REDs, PD , Partnering, GPS and PDMA and PI leads to delivering more innovation at lower cost to society

+ You support licensing and other business development activities and partner with GPS, pRED & gRED (Roche / Genentech, Research and Early Development), and (PD) Product Development

+ You influence molecule optimization within and across the Disease Area plus relevant therapeutic areas ensuring consideration is given to critical decisions which could impact value capture

+ You serve as a thought partner and sounding board for the GPS Teams within this Franchise and various internal partners/stakeholders; ensuring franchise goals are met

+ You inspire and aligning people towards a vision while building a culture of accountability, collaboration, diversity, inclusion and trust

+ You act from a whole system perspective, displaying an enterprise portfolio mindset and understanding the big picture of how the organization’s mission fits in the marketplace

+ You act with a sense of urgency and curiosity, take smart risks; embody a competitive & an entrepreneurial growth mindset to reach beyond boundaries, and experiments with the right balance between long term and short term outcomes

+ You role model our ways of working, mindset and behaviors in practice (VACC - Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, Coach, experimentation, learning fast, collaboration, servant leadership)

+ You are accountable to maximize the life-cycle value to patients, society and Roche through leading the global cross-functional molecule strategy from late stage development, manufacturing, commercialization, budget requirements and its successful implementation

+ You will lead a matrix team and will collaborate with functional leaders to shape team composition, membership and selection based on the needs of your program

+ You will make decisions for the molecule/s across all functions and are the single decision-maker while empowering cross functional sub-team leaders. You are accountable to ensure appropriate internal and external advice needed for decisions. You are a standing member of the respective Disease Area Team(s) and you will design molecule strategies in the context of disease level strategies where applicable

+ You will act with a portfolio view across the Ophthalmology franchise as well as wider enterprise; ensuring clarity and appropriate trade-off

Who You Are:

+ Significant experience of marketing with a commercial & scientific understanding of with an established network of external stakeholders. Late Stage Development experience would be preferable

+ Prior experience with Ophthalmic diseases, with a preference for Retinal diseases

+ Outstanding leadership skills: proven track record in building agile teams and ability to influence in a collaborative way within a cross functional environment

+ Exceptional strategic orientation and agility: outstanding ability to develop long term vision and deep understanding of the global pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry to create robust and innovative business strategies

+ Demonstrable previous accomplishments should include developing and overseeing the execution of breakthrough development and/or commercial strategies that have led to competitive results and increased the long-term, sustainable success of multiple products

+ Proven abilities to work effectively in a complex, matrix environment, across functions and departments

+ Extensive experience in launch planning and management, deep understanding of global health systems and access/reimbursement challenges, and product life-cycle planning and management

+ Strong leadership experience in global marketing in the areas of Life-cycle management, Disease Area management, Country Management, Commercial and Global Medical Affairs or related disciplines (such as Lifecycle Leader, Senior Disease Area Director, Global Medical Director or related disciplines)

+ Proven track record for consistently meeting or exceeding ambitious financial and/or other quantitative targets, as well as qualitative goals, for large departments/teams in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related industry

+ Strong communication and presentation skills at c-suite level and ability to perform under pressure

Ready to take the next step? We'd love to hear from you. Apply now to explore this exciting opportunity!

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 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.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.