Roche

Squad Business Partner

Roche$161K — $299K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Education, or related field; MBA preferred
  • 5+ years in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry with facilitation experience
  • 3+ years leading deliverables across a remote team
  • 5+ years delivering highly technical/scientific data to diverse audiences
  • Deep understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design models
  • Exceptional presentation and communication skills for various audience sizes
  • High proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace and training platforms

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver onboarding programs for new Customer Engagement hires
  • Develop interactive training modules on product launches and regulatory updates
  • Act as a facilitator for national training events and strategic sessions
  • Execute compliant certification strategies for commercial field roles
  • Conduct field visits to offer coaching and identify performance gaps
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert connecting field teams and Therapeutic Area Squads
  • Utilize modern learning technologies to measure training effectiveness

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
  • Paid time off, including holidays and vacations
  • Access to employee wellness programs and resources
  • Opportunities for continuous professional development and training
Full Job Description

The Opportunity

The Squad Business Partner is a critical, high-impact role responsible for developing, delivering, and managing training and continuous education for our field-based Customer Engagement teams on dedicated squad strategies. This home office position serves as the primary training and performance enablement link between the home office, the field, and squads, ensuring consistent messaging, skill development, and execution of company strategy. 

  • Onboarding & Capability Building: Design and deliver comprehensive remote and in-person onboarding programs for Customer Engagement hires, driving proficiency in scientific/clinical product knowledge and engagement standards.

  • Continuous Education & Curriculum Management: Develop and deliver interactive training modules (webinars, e-learning, workshops) on product launches, regulatory updates, and on-label clinical data in compliance with FDA guidelines.

  • Dynamic Facilitation: Act as an energetic, credible facilitator across national training events, regional squad meetings, and director-level strategic sessions.

  • Certification & Governance: Develop and execute compliant certification strategies across commercial field roles while integrating diverse perspectives and modern adult learning frameworks.

  • Field Coaching & Performance Support: Conduct regular field visits and ride-alongs to observe engagement behaviors, offer real-time coaching, and partner with leadership to address performance gaps.

  • Cross-Functional Partnership: Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) liaison connecting field teams, Squad Learning Business Partners, and Therapeutic Area Squads to translate complex science into actionable learning tools.

  • Learning Innovation & Analytics: Leverage modern learning technologies (AI tools, LMS) and analytics to measure training effectiveness and tie skill development directly to business impact.

Who You Are

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Education, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience); MBA or other related graduate degree preferred

  • 5+ years in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry with facilitation experience.

  • 3+ years demonstrated experience leading deliverables across a remote team, and can quickly organize functional teams to design and develop learning projects. 

  • 5+ years of proven background in delivering highly technical/scientific data to small and large groups.

  • Deep understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM).

  • Exceptionalpresentation, communication, and virtual/in-person facilitation skills to be used in national meetings, main stage, external events, and director-level meetings with the ability to engage diverse audiences.

  • High proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and virtual training platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proven ability to manage a demanding schedule, prioritize tasks, and work independently with minimal supervision in a remote environment. Proven track record for consistently meeting or exceeding goals and objectives. 

  • Ability to interpret sales and performance data to inform training strategies. Previous experience in completing & implementing attainable business plans. 

  • Strong relationship-builder capable of earning trust and credibility with both field teams and home office stakeholders.

  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and quickly adapting training content and delivery methods based on changing business needs.

This position is based out of our South San Francisco Genentech Campus. 

Relocation benefits are NOT available on this posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, CA is $161,400 - $299,700.  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.

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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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