International Product Manager, Molecular Workarea

Lead the global strategy for the Molecular Workarea portfolio and shape market leadership in molecular diagnostics. This role is ideal for experienced professionals in medical diagnostics with strong leadership and global exposure. At Roche, you are valued for your unique qualities and encouraged to thrive both personally and professionally, contributing to the mission of preventing, stopping, and curing diseases while ensuring access to healthcare for all.

• Lead the development and execution of the global product strategy for the Molecular Workarea portfolio, ensuring long-term market leadership and alignment with the overall Molecular Work Area vision.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Global Customer Support, Operations) to drive the full product lifecycle, from new feature development and on-market support to long-term strategic planning.
• Gather customer and business requirements from affiliates, key customers, and other Lifecycle Teams, translating them into compelling business cases and product features that differentiate systems in the market.
• Act as the product champion and central point of contact for regional and affiliate partners, ensuring they have the tools, training, and support needed to succeed commercially.
• Serve as an active and influential member of the Product Care & Quality Team (PCQT), driving the prioritization and resolution of on-market issues to ensure customer satisfaction and product quality.
• Drive the strategic marketing direction for the portfolio.
• Partner with Global Marketing Manager(s) to define positioning, messaging, and launch strategies that resonate in a competitive market.
• Own the competitive analysis, translating insights into countermeasures and high-impact campaigns.

• Bachelor's degree in a Scientific, Engineering, or Business discipline; MBA preferred.
• More than 5 years of product management, marketing, or related commercial experience within the Medical Diagnostics or Device industry.
• Fluent in English.
• Proven ability to prioritize requirements and make strategic trade-off decisions, with effective communication to diverse global stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and influencing skills, with experience working in multidisciplinary teams within a global matrix environment to develop strategy and articulate a clear investment vision.
• Direct experience with the cobas® 5800/6800/8800 systems or other automated molecular diagnostic platforms.
• Strong understanding of IVD instrument hardware, software, and overall laboratory workflows, including LIS/middleware interfacing.
• Global experience, such as working in a global role or directly with multiple country affiliate or business unit environments.
• Understanding of the fundamentals of design control processes for the development of regulated medical devices.

Roche is dedicated to advancing science and ensuring access to healthcare for everyone, with more than 100,000 employees worldwide. The company delivers life-changing healthcare solutions, with over 26 million people treated with its medicines and more than 30 billion tests conducted using its Diagnostics products. Roche empowers employees to explore new possibilities and foster creativity to make a global impact.

You will report to the International Business Leader and work closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Global Customer Support, Operations, and the Product Care & Quality Team, fostering a culture of global collaboration.