Head of Strategy and Policy, Corporate Affairs and Communications 策略与政策负责人,企业事务与传播部

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The PositionPrinciple Roles & Responsibilities / Accountabilities I. Strategic Insights & Policy Advocacy Policy Intelligence: Monitor, analyze, and predict central-level policies with macroeconomic and industry-wide implications, with a particular focus on healthcare delivery. Advocacy & Industry Voice: Execute coordinated advocacy strategies to foster a policy environment that rewards pharmaceutical innovation. Represent the company in key industry associations (e.g., AmCham China, EUCCC) to drive a unified industry voice. Internal Briefing & Translation: Translate complex macro-level political shifts and policies into actionable micro-level business impacts. Conduct internal briefings, presentations, and training sessions to educate internal stakeholders on policy trends and strategic implications. Business Support: Leverage government and policy support to help address business bottlenecks and operational issues. Content Development: Lead extensive corporate affairs content development, including drafting policy position papers, executive briefing documents, talking points, and strategic internal/external communications materials. II. Government Affairs & Stakeholder Engagement HQ & Global Liaison: Act as the primary bridge and focal point between the China team and the global External Affairs and Policy teams in Basel. Ensure seamless two-way communication, strategic alignment, and the sharing of best practices. Internal Stakeholder Collaboration: Proactively engage and communicate with various cross-functional internal stakeholders (e.g., Pharma China Policy Advocacy Task Force，and CICOR、PD、PT and Patent team etc ) to ensure Corporate Affairs strategies effectively support business bottlenecks and operational priorities. High-Level Visits & Reception: Lead the end-to-end preparation, briefing, and execution of high-level meetings between global/local executives and senior Chinese government officials, including at major policy platforms such as the China Development Forum and PhRMA-led government engagement initiatives. Support the hosting of global senior visitors, managing related internal/external engagements and government affairs receptions in China. III. Department Strategy & PMO Strategy Formulation: Lead the development and implementation of the department’s overarching strategy, with a particular focus on Corporate Affairs, ensuring alignment with the company’s broader business objectives in China. VP PMO Support: Act as the Project Management Office (PMO) lead to assist the Vice President of Corporate Affairs & Communications. Drive strategic project planning, track department KPIs, coordinate internal resources, and ensure the successful execution of key departmental initiatives. Project Leadership: Lead specific projects that leverage existing or future policies to generate tangible benefits. Research Support: Conduct desktop research to support policy monitoring and analysis, and draft various internal and external documents as required. Internal Coordination: Act as a liaison point of contact for various internal cooperation mechanisms. Education & Qualifications Minimum bachelor's degree in public administration, political science, international relations, or related disciplines. Advanced degree (Master’s degree or above) is preferred. Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in Government Affairs, Public Policy, Corporate Relations, or related areas. Minimum of 10 years of work experience in government, public policy, advocacy, and the pharmaceutical industry or related fields is preferred. Past experience in government, multinational corporations, or leading pharmaceutical/healthcare companies is a plus. Direct experience working with or within Chinese central government ministries or prominent healthcare think tanks is highly preferred. Understanding of and hands-on experience with the biopharma industry is a must. Proven track record in strategic planning, PMO, and corporate content development. Ability to connect macro-level political shifts to micro-level business impacts. Required Competencies Self-driven and proactive: Ability to navigate ambiguity and build a newly established role from the ground up. Strategic Thinker & Executor: Strong analytical skills paired with the operational discipline of a PMO. Exceptional Communication: Professional proficiency in written and spoken English and Mandarin. Outstanding ability to present complex ideas persuasively to internal global stakeholders and external government officials. Agility & Collaboration: Strong team spirit, interpersonal skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority. Attentive to details, strong work ethics, and able to act with high integrity. Proficient in various digital tools. Who we areA 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.