Head of Global External Affairs

Roche

. Lead global teams responsible for setting, maintaining, and governing Roche Diagnostics’ official policy positions .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $349,605 - $431,865 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in global policy development and advocacy within the healthcare and regulatory domains, with a strong ability to lead and mentor high-performing teams in complex, matrixed environments. Proven track record of building partnerships and influencing key stakeholders to align policy strategies with business objectives.

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Global Policy DevelopmentExternal Affairs LeadershipStakeholder EngagementStrategic Analytical ThinkingRegulatory Affairs Expertise

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Hard Skills

Policy SettingGovernment RelationsHealthcare Trends AnalysisMulti-Stakeholder PartnershipsRegulatory ComplianceTrade Policy DevelopmentEnvironmental Policy ExpertisePublic SpeakingNegotiation SkillsC-Level Influence

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCollaborationCommunicationStrategic Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Degree in Public PolicyAdvanced Degree in Health PolicyAdvanced Degree in International RelationsAdvanced Degree in LawAdvanced Degree in Environmental AffairsAdvanced Degree in Life Sciences

Industry Keywords

In Vitro DiagnosticsMedical DevicePharmaceuticalGlobal HealthPolicy AdvocacyInternational NGOsPatient AdvocacyWHOOECDRoche Diagnostics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead global teams responsible for setting, maintaining, and governing Roche Diagnostics’ official policy positions
Define policy across trade and industry, regulatory, healthcare, and environmental domains
Develop and cascade a streamlined matrix of global policy positions
Champion awareness of healthcare trends influencing the business
Manage high-stakes relationships with global external bodies, including the WHO and OECD
Serve as primary global representative and executive connector for Roche Diagnostics across regulatory entities, multilateral organisations, external partners, and policy platforms outside the US
Align policy stances with regional and country affiliates, Genentech, Roche/Genentech Pharma, and Roche Group stakeholders
Build and leverage partnerships with industry associations, international NGOs, and patient advocacy coalitions
Direct advocacy strategies to shape the global policy agenda
Translate global policy positions into actionable local strategies
Establish global-to-local feedback networks for market insights, country trends, and policy risks
Provide visionary, architectural, catalytic, and coaching leadership
Collaborate across QR&E, Diagnostics, Pharma, Commercial, Legal, and Corporate Sustainability functions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree (Master’s, Ph.D., or JD) in Public Policy, Health Policy, International Relations, Law, Environmental Affairs, or Life Sciences
Minimum 15+ years of global or multi-regional leadership experience in External Affairs, Policy Setting, or Government Relations within the In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD), Medical Device, or Pharmaceutical sectors
Proven track record of leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing global teams
Experience building strong internal policy capabilities and fostering talent growth within a complex, matrixed organization
Proven experience leading central policy development and building multi-stakeholder partnerships across regulatory, healthcare, environmental, and trade domains
Demonstrated executive presence and media expertise
Track record of influencing C-level executives, Board members, and key external global stakeholders
Experience serving as an articulate spokesperson on complex policy matters
Exceptional strategic and analytical thinking skills with ability to simplify complex topics
Proven leadership skills in complex and matrixed environments, building coalitions and advising senior executives
Ability to distill complex regulatory, environmental, and trade issues into unified policy stances
Track record acting as principal spokesperson and negotiator with high-level external partners and public authorities
Ability to influence, align, and partner with regional and local country affiliates without direct hierarchical authority
Ability to balance long-term global policy shaping with near-term commercial needs of regional business units

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation benefits are available for this role
A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance
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