Strategy Lead, Pharma Portfolio & Strategy

Roche

Leading strategy development for Roche's Pharma Division, integrating market intelligence, and driving strategic initiatives for better healthcare solutions. Collaborating across functions and providing leadership support.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeSouth San Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $180,800 - $335,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Catalyze and orchestrate the development and review of strategies in close collaboration with enterprise experts.
Provide a perspective on portfolio health and priorities, translating these into clear trade-offs.
Integrate industry context and trends to identify potential implications to Roche.
Help identify topics proactively that will require strategic decisions to be taken by senior Pharma Division leadership.
Provide the vital strategic context to finance counterparts during the development of the annual business planning exercise.
Lead and drive strategic initiatives that emerge as key priorities for the Pharma Division.
Leverage a wide range of development and collaboration opportunities across the Roche Pharma enterprise.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hold a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (required); an MBA or PhD is highly desirable.
Bring a minimum of 5 years of working experience with a clear understanding of business strategy and the Pharma industry, including required experience in consumer health.
Proven experience interacting with and developing highly effective presentation materials for Senior Management.
Possess strong interpersonal skills with proven abilities to work effectively and efficiently in cross-functional, often virtual and matrix teams while developing vital relationships across the company.
Demonstrate strong influencing skills to accomplish goals through indirect leadership, paired with excellent communication skills to transfer complex analysis, concepts, and ideas into convincing, clear communication.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance within the US
Equal opportunity employer

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Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsinfluencing skillscommunication skillspresentation skillscross-functional collaborationrelationship buildingstrategic decision-makingleadershipanalytical skillsproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMBAPhD