Roche

GPF Business Partner

Roche$166K — $309K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; advanced degree preferred.
  • 15+ years of professional experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare.
  • Deep understanding of the healthcare landscape impacting patient access.
  • Strong executive presence with excellent storytelling and communication skills.
  • Proven track record in strategic planning and driving alignment in matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop insights into emerging patient needs through GPF engagement and market research.
  • Lead market scanning to identify opportunities for elevating GPF offerings.
  • Communicate strategic insights and patient outcomes to the GPF Board for decision-making.
  • Co-lead the GPF Board Advisory Committee, presenting impactful recommendations.
  • Manage strategic planning for product launches, line extensions, and potential product sunsetting.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the 'voice of the patient' drives decisions.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert on patient experience to senior leadership.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work model with 3 days on campus.
  • Discretionary annual bonus based on performance.
  • Access to comprehensive health and wellness benefits relevant to the role.
Full Job Description

The Opportunity

As the GPF Business Partner, you will serve as a critical strategic architect for the Genentech Patient Foundation (GPF, an independent, non-profit 501c3) leveraging deep knowledge of market dynamics to shape and evolve the patient experience. You will translate patient journey insights into actionable strategies and communicate strategic needs directly to the GPF Board of Directors. In this role, you will:

  • Develop a deep understanding of new and emerging patient needs through frontline GPF engagement and market research.

  • Lead ongoing market scanning to identify opportunities to expand, adapt, or elevate GPF offerings through focus on GPF Strategic Planning.

  • Communicate patient outcomes and strategic insights to the GPF Board to guide executive decision-making.

  • Co-lead the GPF Board Advisory Committee, developing and presenting high-impact recommendations to senior leadership.

  • Manage GPF strategic planning for new product launches, line extensions, and potential product sunsetting.

  • Partner cross-functionally with Experience Design, PAA departments such as External Affairs and Corporate Communications, Population Health, and other Patient Experience teams to ensure the "voice of the patient"and health impact goals drive long-term roadmaps.

  • Serve as a primary subject matter expert on the GPF patient experience to senior leadership across Roche and Genentech.

Who you are

  • Hold a Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline (advanced degree preferred).

  • Possess 15+ years of professional industry experience within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare.

  • Bring a deep understanding of the healthcare landscape and entities impacting the patient access journey.

  • Demonstrate strong executive presence, storytelling, and communication skills with the proven ability to lead without authority.

  • Have a proven track record of strategic planning, trade-off decision-making, and driving alignment across matrixed organizations.

Preferred

  • Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, or relevant MS/PhD).

  • Experience designing patient experiences and navigating complex patient access or Foundation structures.

  • Familiarity with leveraging data and digital technology platforms to optimize patient outcomes and work flow.

  • Demonstrated capability in leading effectively through highly ambiguous, evolving environments.

Location

  • This role is based in South San Francisco and offers a hybrid schedule working 3 days per week on campus.

  • No relocation benefits are available for this posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of CA is $166,400 - 309,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

About Roche

Roche Holding AG is a Swiss multinational healthcare company that operates worldwide under two divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics. Its holding company, Roche Holding AG, has bearer shares listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The company headquarters are located in Basel. Roche is the largest pharmaceutical company in the world, and the leading provider of cancer treatments globally. The company also produces a range of diagnostic tests for medical professionals and patients. Roche was one of the first companies to bring targeted treatments to patients. In 2019, Roche had over 100,000 employees worldwide, and generated revenue of CHF 61.5 billion.
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