Roche

Patient Experience Vendor Management Lead

Roche$127K — $236K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 5–8 years of experience in vendor management, operations, or customer support in healthcare or related fields
  • Understanding of access, reimbursement, and healthcare environments
  • Experience managing third-party operational vendors, focusing on SLAs and contract adherence
  • Track record of navigating regulated compliance environments and issue resolution

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily vendor performance and financial tracking according to contracts
  • Monitor performance against SLAs and implement corrective action plans
  • Establish vendor governance processes for risk visibility and performance metrics
  • Collaborate with internal teams to align vendor practices and maximize efficiencies
  • Lead resolution of issues and vendor escalations to ensure service continuity
  • Ensure compliance with contractual terms and regulatory standards
  • Integrate third-party vendors into existing operational workflows

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with three days on campus
  • Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance
  • Comprehensive benefits package as detailed in the linked document
Full Job Description

This role is an essential part of our Public Affairs & Access (PAA) organization, specifically within Patient Experience (PX). Patient Experience is dedicated to optimizing every touchpoint along the patient journey to ensure seamless access, navigation, and support across our drug portfolio. As a member of this team, you will collaborate closely with key stakeholders across Squads, Commercial functions, Quality, Compliance, and external partners to design and deliver high-impact patient solutions. Together, we aim to deliver exceptional support, commercial affordability, and end-to-end program management that directly impacts the lives of the patients we serve.


The Opportunity

As the Patient Experience (PX) Vendor Management Lead within PX Delivery, you will lead the day-to-day operational performance of third-party vendorsincluding telephony, call center, and other service partnersto ensure high-quality patient support. You will drive accountability, resolve escalations, and align operations across the organization. Key responsibilities include:

  • Operational Management: Own the day-to-day performance, financial tracking (per contract/Statement of Work), and operational management of vendors supporting PX Delivery to meet service, quality, and cost expectations.
  • Performance Monitoring: Track vendor performance using SLAs (Service Level Agreements) and scorecards; identify gaps, drive corrective action plans, and lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
  • Governance & Visibility: Establish and execute vendor governance processes, providing leadership with clear visibility into risks, dependencies, and performance metrics.
  • Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with internal teamsincluding Delivery, Genentech Patient Foundation (GPF), and Strategy & Experienceto align vendor practices, maximize efficiencies, and support vendor selection.
  • Escalation & Issue Resolution: Lead end-to-end issue resolution and vendor escalations to minimize operational disruptions to patient and customer support.
  • Compliance & Contracting: Ensure strict adherence to contractual terms, SLAs, compliance, and regulatory requirements in partnership with Legal, Healthcare Compliance (HCO), and Procurement teams.
  • Process Integration: Seamlessly integrate third-party vendors into existing PX workflows, platforms, and operational models.

Who You Are

  • Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience: 5 6 years of experience in vendor management, operations, or customer support within the healthcare, pharmaceutical, or related industries.
  • Domain Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of patient access, reimbursement, and healthcare environments.
  • Vendor Oversight: Proven track record of managing third-party operational vendors, owning SLAs, tracking performance scorecards, and ensuring contract adherence.
  • Problem-Solving & Compliance: Experience driving issue resolution, managing escalations, and navigating highly regulated compliance environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong business fundamentals with experience preparing for and leading business reviews with executive stakeholders.
  • Strong negotiation skills with direct experience negotiating vendor contracts.
  • Cross-functional collaboration experience within complex, matrixed patient services or public affairs structures.

Location

  • This role is based in South San Francisco and offers a hybrid schedule working 3 days per week on campus.
  • Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $127,500 - $236,900. 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 in this .

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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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