Director of Access and Innovation

Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people's varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The Position Join Us in Shaping the Future of Healthcare At Roche, our mission is to create a healthier future by delivering innovative solutions that improve lives. As a Director of Healthcare Development, you'll play a pivotal role in leading critical initiatives that bridge innovation and healthcare accessibility, ensuring patients receive the care they need today and tomorrow. The Opportunity This is your chance to lead the Access & Innovation Directorate, shaping its vision and driving its strategy. Reporting to the Managing Director of UK, Ireland, and MCEA, you will be responsible for a team of four direct reports and lead cross-functional collaboration across Market Access, Innovation, Business Development, Medical Affairs, and Public Affairs. Your role will focus on fostering a high-performing, inclusive organisation that thrives on ownership and accountability. By cultivating strategic partnerships and aligning with Roche's corporate strategy, you will influence healthcare digitisation, operational efficiencies, and innovative market solutions. Balancing vision with execution, you will ensure financial and operational excellence, delivering sustainable results that align with our shared mission to improve lives. Your Responsibilities

• Strategy Development: Lead the development and execution of the Access & Innovation strategy in alignment with Roche's global and regional frameworks.
• Financial Management: Oversee the financial performance of the Directorate, managing budgets, resources, and operational efficiencies.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Foster collaboration across diverse teams, including Market Access, Innovation, and Medical Affairs, to deliver integrated business solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key partners in government, healthcare, research, and industry to strengthen Roche's brand and impact.
• Talent Development: Drive talent acquisition and development to ensure the team has the skills and expertise to achieve both current and future goals.
• Ethical Leadership: Act as a role model for Roche values, promoting ethical behaviour and accountability within the team.
• Innovation: Lead the adoption and integration of innovative technologies and solutions to enhance healthcare delivery and accessibility.
• Compliance and Governance: Ensure compliance with local and global regulations, maintaining the highest standards of integrity and corporate governance.
  
  Qualifications: A university or professional medical degree or equivalent (MBA or postgraduate studies are a plus).
• Experience: Proven leadership in multi-disciplinary teams, operational excellence, and achieving measurable results in dynamic environments.
• Skills:
• Exceptional strategic and financial competence.
• Strong relationship-building abilities with partners across clinical, political, and financial sectors.
• A track record of driving innovation and embracing new technologies to enhance healthcare workflows.
  
  At Roche, more than 100,000 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.
Our UK Diagnostics business, headquartered in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, employs approximately 560 highly skilled individuals. We provide the industry's broadest range of diagnostics and monitoring products & services, spanning all sectors of the market: from small hand held devices used directly by patients or healthcare professionals, to large diagnostic instruments found in hospital laboratories. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants' requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Roche