Roche

Sr. PX Business Partner (Neuroimmunology/Neurodegeneration)

Roche$196K — $364K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline required; advanced degree preferred.
  • 15+ years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors.
  • Deep understanding of at least one Therapeutic Area and the patient access ecosystem.
  • Proven ability to secure buy-in from senior leadership in matrixed organizations.
  • Strong storytelling and communication skills with a leadership presence.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary strategic liaison within Patient Experience for high-complexity Therapeutic Areas.
  • Translate business strategies into actionable experience requirements and long-term PX roadmaps.
  • Integrate patient access barriers into the Integrated Access Plan alongside Access Business Partners.
  • Lead PX activities for new product launches, ensuring scalability for patient needs.
  • Influence senior leaders on the strategic value of PX initiatives to secure resources.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advocate for the patient journey.
  • Mentor team members and establish best practices within the PXBP organization.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with 3 days per week on campus in South San Francisco.
  • Potential for a discretionary annual bonus based on performance.
  • Opportunity to influence patient outcomes in a high-impact role.
  • Engagement in high-complexity Therapeutic Areas, fostering evolving skill sets.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

As the Senior Patient Experience Business Partner (Sr. PXBP) for high-complexity Therapeutic Areas (TAs), you will serve as the primary strategic liaison within Patient Experience (PX) to shape, triage, and elevate patient-related strategies and capabilities across Genentech. In this role, you will:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor within PX for high-complexity TAs, embedding within relevant Squads to capture, clarify, and document TA-specific patient experience needs across the product lifecycle.

  • Translate complex TA business strategies and market dynamics into actionable experience requirements, Strategy Briefs, and long-term PX roadmaps.

  • Partner closely with Access Business Partners to integrate patient access and support barriers into the Integrated Access Plan (IAP), relevant integrated patient plan, lifecycle planning, and overarching squad strategies.

  • Lead PX activities for complex new product launches and line extensions, ensuring programs scale seamlessly to support future patient needs for pipeline assets.

  • Influence and align senior leaders across CMG and Roche/GNE by effectively communicating the strategic value and ROI of PX initiatives to secure resource commitment.

  • Collaborate with Experience Design, DDA, and RDT to advocate for the patient journey and drive scalable, enterprise-wide PX solutions.

  • Provide informal mentorship and guidance to team members, establishing best practices and fostering team cohesion across the PXBP organization.

Who you are
  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with 15+ years of professional industry experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related sector.

  • Bring demonstrated deep understanding and knowledge in at least one Therapeutic Area and the ecosystem of entities impacting the patient access journey.

  • Possess a proven track record of interfacing with, presenting to, and earning buy-in from senior leadership to drive strategic alignment across matrixed organizations.

  • Demonstrate strong leadership presence, storytelling, and communication skills, with an ability to lead without authority and influence decision-making.

  • Show advanced capabilities in strategic planning, making tough trade-off decisions, and leveraging data and technology to improve patient outcomes.

Preferred
  • Advanced degree (Master's, MBA, or PharmD) in a healthcare, scientific, or business discipline.

  • Direct experience in Patient Experience, Patient Access, or Commercial Strategy supporting high-complexity or specialty TAs (e.g., Oncology, Rare Disease, Neurology).

  • Demonstrated success in coaching, mentoring, or guiding cross-functional peers within an agile or squad operating model.

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

Willingness and ability to travel, as needed up to 30%.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of CA is $196,100 - 364,200.  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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