Head of Corporate Affairs, Corporate Affairs and Communications — Roche

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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 Primary Purpose of Job (Job Summary)

Working under the direction of the VP, Corporate Affairs and Comms, and supporting the Roche Pharma China Leadership team, this role will lead the design, development, and execution of the overarching Corporate Affairs strategy for Roche in China. This includes ensuring alignment with global corporate objectives and local business priorities, building and maintaining positive relationships at all levels of government and with related authorities & stakeholders, fostering a pro-innovation policy environment, and shaping favorable conditions to support long-term business objectives.

You will have the following tasks and be responsible/ accountable for:

I. Strategic Leadership & Policy Advocacy

• Corporate Affairs Strategy: Lead the end-to-end design, development, and execution of the overarching Corporate Affairs strategy and resource plan in China. Work closely with cross functional team to ensure all external affairs initiatives are fully aligned with global corporate objectives and actively support local business priorities.
• Advocacy Direction: Define the strategic direction for policy advocacy. Steer the company’s positioning on macro policies to shape a favorable, pro-innovation business environment for the biopharma industry.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Drive and coordinate collaboration across divisions (Market Access/commercial/R&D/Manufacturing etc on corporate affairs initiatives, ensuring corporate affairs strategies directly support and resolve critical business bottlenecks.

II. External Engagement & Strategic Platform Management

• Stakeholder Networking: Proactively establish, cultivate, and deepen a robust network of strategic relationships with key central and local government stakeholders and industrial associations.
• Strategic Channel & Platform Management: Innovate and build new partnership programs and dialogue channels for Roche Pharma China and global executives to communicate long-term commitments and strategies with senior leaders in Chinese government, while effectively managing the company’s strategic presence at existing top-tier flagship platforms (e.g., CDF, IBLAC, and CIIE) to maximize Roche's industry voice.
• Executive Hosting: Organize and lead global executives' visits to China, particularly their strategic engagements with senior government officials, as well as government officials' visits to HQ.

III. Risk & Reputation Management

• Risk Mitigation: Proactively anticipate, identify, and manage risks that could affect Roche China’s image, reputation, and market position in China.
• Crisis Support: Leverage strong government relations resources and networks to support crisis management when needed.

Who You Are

Education/Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or MPA/MBA is a plus.
• 15+ years’ experience working in a corporate affairs, government affairs, or public policy position in China for an international company or organization.
• Deep-rooted network within the Chinese central government and relevant healthcare authorities. Working experience in government is highly desirable.

Leadership Competencies

• Team Leadership: Strong leadership capability to build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Corporate Affairs team.
• Business Acumen: Strong leadership and business acumen, extreme discretion, and the ability to think proactively, strategically, and work collaboratively.
• Influence & Networking: Strong capability and confidenc