Head - Market Access & Policy

Job Description 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 Position - Head Market Access & Policy Your Opportunity You shall lead market access, pricing, reimbursement, tenders, patient access solutions, patient group engagement, and policy initiatives to expand access and optimize market/business conditions for Roche India. Manage internal teams to deliver on these objectives while building external partnerships to co-create solutions for faster and broader access to medicines. Drive government and access policy development, aligned with Roche's bold ambitions and India strategy. In this role you will expand and accelerate access to healthcare and our innovative medicines - for the patients in India. You will be based out of Delhi & report to General Manager - India Key Responsibilities - Access strategy development and execution - Guide teams with vision and coaching to achieve outcomes - Collaborate with global access and pricing teams to secure effective access and pricing in India - Build Roche's reputation with policymakers as an innovative, patient-focused organization / partner they can rely on to strengthen the nation - Represent Roche in industry forums, government committees, and advocacy platforms to shape access policies ethically - Develop and implement affordable, risk-sharing, or early access programs aligned with local healthcare needs - Engage decision-makers in national and state health systems to strengthen healthcare systems - Foster partnerships and alliances to enhance access - Share best practices and innovative solutions across Clusters for improved outcomes - Contribute to IES by supporting development and realization of affiliate and IES objectives - Collaborate with internal stakeholders like Cluster Heads, Head of reimbursed accounts, HSPs, License To Operate functions (eg Compliance, Legal, PV, MAP, Pricing etc), Access CoE, Global Access Team, Access Heads and Teams in other affiliates etc & external stakeholders like Strategic alliance partners, Policy makers, Government officials, HCPs, Clinical sites, Business partners, Service providers, Regulatory Bodies, Hospitals, Doctors, Patients Groups, NGOs, Industry Bodies Who You Are - Strong VACC Leader with a collaborative, enterprise-focused mindset, high performance, and exceptional people management skills - Expertise in pricing models, reimbursement strategies, and managing access timelines aligned with brand and corporate goals - Skilled in developing and executing access strategies for product lifecycle, launch excellence, and market sustainability - In-depth knowledge of India's complex healthcare system, including public/private sectors, Ayushman Bharat, NLEM, NPPA, and state-level access challenges - Proficient in health economics, cost-effectiveness analyses, budget impact models, and creating payer-relevant value propositions - Comprehensive understanding of healthcare policies, HTA processes, and reimbursement frameworks, with a strong focus on compliance Qualification - Post Graduate degree from a premier institute - 8+ years of experience working with MNC & global stakeholders - 5+ years of experience in public health, healthcare development, access 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.