Head Environmental Regulatory Affairs

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections,  where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

As the Head Environmental Regulatory Affairs, you will be a passionate and decisive leader who demonstrates energy, vision, and the drive to be at the forefront of innovative technological changes. In this role, you will be expected to demonstrate the passion for customers, radical simplification, trust and collaboration, collective leadership, and experimentation.

The Opportunity

• Lead and coordinate Diagnostics’ representation in external associations (e.g., MedTech Europe, AdvaMed, APACMed) and at European Commission meetings to set the global strategy for advocacy on environmental and sustainability topics.

• Represent Diagnostics at the Roche Group Level in cross-functional committees, including the Emerging Legislation Committee, to ensure divisional interests are integrated into corporate strategies.

• Track and monitor global environmental regulatory changes and support the implementation strategy for requirements that impact Diagnostics' right to operate.

• Accountable for the alignment and implementation of mQMS GSP01 requirements and provide expert support and guidance directly to sites and affiliates.

• Lead the team by providing strategic direction, actionable guidance, and opportunities for employee development, training, and education.

• Establish and lead appropriate Diagnostics affiliate networks while partnering closely with the Dia Regulatory Policy Team and Government Affairs to provide expert advice and coaching.

• Manage budget responsibilities and serve as an active member of the Diagnostics Product Sustainability and Compliance leadership team.

Who You Are

• You hold at least a Master of Science degree in chemistry, biology, or a related field, additional training in environmental and chemical regulations and its application is a bonus

• 10+ years of experience working on product-related environmental regulations.

• An expert communicator with the ability to influence complex internal and external stakeholders in a matrix environment and translate complex topics in a readily understandable fashion.

• Possess strong, demonstrated experience working within industry associations and direct interaction with authorities, preferably within the diagnostics and medical device sector.

• A strategic visionary with the ability to build strong relationships, work independently, and influence without authority through analytical and innovative thinking.

• Dedicated to showing a commitment to radical simplification, trust, and a leadership style that experiments and learns for the benefit of patients and the business.

Ready for the next step? We look forward to hearing from you. Apply now to discover this exciting opportunity!

Where pay transparency applies, details are provided based on the primary posting location. For this role, the primary location is Rotkreuz. If you are interested in additional locations where the role may be available, we will provide the relevant compensation details later in the hiring process.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.