Senior Communications Business Partner – LATAM

Roche

Senior Communications Business Partner enhancing Roche’s reputation and influencing healthcare access in LATAM markets. Leading strategic communications and stakeholder engagement to shape policy outcomes.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeBuenos Aires • 🇦🇷 ArgentinaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic market shaping and public affairs within the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors, leveraging omnichannel governance and AI-driven tools to enhance stakeholder engagement and policy outcomes. Proficient in leading multi-stakeholder initiatives and translating commercial goals into actionable plans while fostering a patient-centered vision.

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Strategic Market ShapingMulti-Stakeholder AdvocacyOmnichannel GovernancePublic Affairs ExperienceSpanish Fluency

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Hard Skills

Public AffairsCorporate CommunicationsPolicy ShapingDigital Campaign FrameworksData-Driven ToolsCommercialisation ExcellenceOutcome-Based PlanningBehavioral InsightsStakeholder Risk MitigationNetwork-Based Operating Model

Soft Skills

CoachingEngagementVision SettingStrategic AdvisingAnticipation of Risks

Tools & Technologies

AI Efficiency ToolsDigital ChannelsOmnichannel Approaches

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreePostgraduate Degree

Industry Keywords

BiotechPharmaceuticalHealthcare EconomicsInternational RelationsPublic Policy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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).
Leads multi-stakeholder engagement and policy shaping to advance public health conversations and accelerate sustainable commercial access across priority disease areas.
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.
Selectively leverages and champions the OneRoche enterprise approach when clear strategic opportunities arise.
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.
Adopts omnichannel approaches, manages digital channel governance, and leverages AI efficiency tools for tactical output.
Drives internal engagement under the VACC framework (Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, Coach).
Proactively identifies, anticipates, and mitigates reputational and stakeholder risks across the LATAM ecosystem.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Management, Communications, International Relations, Politics or Public Policy
Postgraduate degree in International Relations, Public Policy, or Healthcare Economics.
Spanish fluency and strong English fluency are essential.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer