Senior Communications Business Partner - LATAM

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 PositionThe Senior Pharma International Communications Lead, LATAM, Pharma International, is part of an international team working to enhance Roche’s reputation, advance business outcomes and inspire our people. Functioning as an upstream strategic business partner to our LATAM Area Head, General Managers, and Leadership Teams, this role will also influence, establish and leverage partnerships and platforms to meaningfully advance the public health conversation,drive patient access and healthcare system shaping (HSS), and balance immediate portfolio delivery with long-term strategy While the successful candidate will lead the Communications network for Pharma in LATAM, he/she will dedicate a meaningful portion of time to collaborate within the broader global Pharma International network, leading work on global strategic priorities, sharing best practices, and driving cross-market synergies. The Opportunity Upstream Strategic Partnering & Leadership Advisory: Acts as a trusted member of the LATAM NET team and strategic advisor to the Pharma Area Head, GMs, and Leadership Teams. Co-designs local/regional commercial and HSS strategies, forces strategic choices, and navigates key trade-offs (e.g., Visibility vs. Credibility). Ecosystem Shaping & Policy Activation: Leads multi-stakeholder engagement and policy shaping to advance public health conversations and accelerate sustainable commercial access across priority disease areas. Insight-Driven & Outcome-Based Planning: Converts raw local/regional ecosystem data into verified behavioral insights. Translates commercial goals into actionable, outcome-based plans (STO / MTO / LTO) linked to Commercialisation Excellence Leads and External Affairs frameworks. OneRoche Opportunity & Strategic Alignment: Selectively leverages and champions the OneRoche enterprise approach when clear strategic opportunities arise to showcase differential value and unique market positioning, aligning public policy, market shaping, and communications for maximum stakeholder impact. Network & Capability Building: Sets an ambitious, patient-centered vision and coaches regional and local teams. Transitions the operating model from affiliate/siloed communication to a networked model that strengthens internal strategic capacity, mentors local communicators, and prioritizes synergy opportunities. Digital & AI Integration: Adopts omnichannel approaches, manages digital channel governance, and leverages AI efficiency tools for tactical output, shifting focus toward high-value strategic execution. Internal Alignment & Culture: Drives internal engagement under the VACC framework (Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, Coach) to ensure teams across the region understand business direction and unite behind a common purpose. Issues & Risk Management: Proactively identifies, anticipates, and mitigates reputational and stakeholder risks across the LATAM ecosystem. Who you are A strong leader, strategic thinker, communicator, and influencer operating under the VACC framework (Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, Coach) who is able to: Strategic Consulting & Trade-off Navigation: Move seamlessly from tactical execution to acting as an upstream strategic partner, articulating the future of healthcare and forcing clear strategic trade-offs. Insight-Driven Outcome Framing: Convert raw market data into deep behavioral insights and map clear short-, mid-, and long-term outcomes. Agile & Growth Mindset: Embrace a learner's mindset, adopt test-and-learn approaches, leverage AI capabilities, and navigate complex environments with "playful compliance." Network Collaboration & Partnership Mentality: Transition from a "do-it-alone" approach to a true network model, connecting initiatives, sharing knowledge, and building cross-functional, cross-divisional partnerships across LATAM and global networks. Ecosystem Mastery: Understand patient pathways, political decision-making, healthcare economics, policy ecosystems and complex networks of influence. Experience & Requirements Experience: 7–10 years of work experience in public affairs, corporate communications, or strategic market shaping in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry. Proven track record as an upstream strategic partner influencing executive leadership and driving policy shaping or access outcomes. Experience leading multi-stakeholder advocacy and above-country engagement. Demonstrated ability to lead in a non-hierarchical, network-based operating model (VACC approach). Experience with omnichannel governance, digital campaign frameworks, and modern AI/data-driven tools. Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Management, Communications, International Relations, Politics or Public Policy Postgraduate degree in International Relations, Public Policy, or Healthcare Economics. Languages & Mobility: Spanish fluency and strong English fluency are essential. Some regional and international travel required. This position doesn't offer relocation benefits Where pay transparency applies, details are provided based on the primary posting location. For this role, the primary location is Buenos Aires. If you are interested in additional locations where the role may be available, we will provide the relevant compensation details later in the hiring process. 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.