Rare Condition Partner

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 Rare Conditions Partner, you serve as the primary point of contact and strategic bridge between Roche and the rare diseases ecosystem in Romania. Functionally agnostic and deeply customer-facing, you will co-create fit-for-purpose solutions with key stakeholders to improve patients' quality of life and accelerate access to innovative therapies. Your responsibilities Drive Ecosystem Collaboration: Build and maintain strong consultative partnerships with healthcare professionals, research institutions, patient advocacy groups (PAGs), and regulatory bodies to enable access to innovative treatments for patients in Romania. Advance Scientific Engagement: Collaborate with global and local teams to integrate medical insights into education programs, addressing unmet medical needs, improving diagnostic rates, and supporting standards of care. Shape Ecosystem Intelligence: Continuously analyze healthcare trends, scientific advancements, regulatory updates, and competitive landscapes to inform strategic decision-making. Orchestrate Cross-Functional Impact: Partner seamlessly with internal teams—including Medical, Access, Regulatory, Communications, and Commercial—to deliver sustainable, high-impact outcomes for patients, society, and Roche. Advocate for Patient-Centricity: Embed patient quality-of-life insights and perspectives into affiliate strategies and long-term business goals. Uphold Ethics and Compliance: Ensure all external and internal initiatives adhere strictly to ethical standards, regulatory guidelines, and Roche values. Who You Are You hold a University degree in a scientific, economic, or business discipline (an advanced degree in Life Sciences or an MBA is an advantage). You bring 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry within sales, marketing, medical affairs, or market access, with a strong passion for rare conditions (experience in neurodegenerative conditions is a plus). You possess a deep understanding of patient journeys, clinical practice, and healthcare systems, enabling credible engagement with specialist stakeholders. You demonstrate strong communication and active listening skills, with proven experience in stakeholder engagement and collaboration with Patient Advocacy Groups (PAGs). You bring solid business acumen and cross-functional strategy experience, along with a valid driver’s license (Category B) and willingness to travel regionally. You are fluent in both Romanian and English (written and spoken). Location: Eastern Romania (such as Iasi, Mures, Sibiu, Brasov, Tulcea, Galati) Together, we’ll advance along the whole patient journey with the aspiration to prevent, stop and cure diseases. 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.