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Public Policy Manager

0-2 years
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10 Feb. 13, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Public Policy Manager

Location: Available in 2 locations

  • Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Category: Regulatory Affairs
Job ID: 202501-102522


Position Overview

Roche is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that these values guide our approach to healthcare worldwide. As a Public Policy Manager, you will play a vital role in shaping healthcare policy within the Saudi Arabian ecosystem by closely engaging with payers, senior decision-makers, and policy influencers. This role focuses on bringing global policy perspectives to local contexts, contributing to Roche’s long-term vision, and enhancing access to healthcare for patients.


Key Responsibilities

  • Policy Agenda Development:

    • Gain an in-depth understanding of the healthcare ecosystem in Saudi Arabia, including the political, institutional, and environmental factors.
    • Set and prioritize policy agenda issues in alignment with Roche’s Policy and Partnership strategy.
  • Stakeholder Engagement:

    • Build and nurture relationships with political stakeholders, key influencers, and decision-makers involved in shaping health policy at both the national and local levels.
    • Actively work with payers and public/private sector leaders to overcome barriers to access and drive health system strengthening initiatives.
  • Strategic Partnerships:

    • Develop long-term, strategic partnerships with advocates, special interest groups, and policy influencers to influence policy agendas effectively.
    • Collaborate with Global Access teams to engage with regional and global decision-makers, including organizations like the UICC, WHO, World Bank, and UN.
  • Strategic Counsel:

    • Provide strategic policy guidance to affiliate leadership teams and advise on key trends and opportunities that could inform country strategies.
  • Cross-Country Collaboration:

    • Liaise with the broader health system shaping network, ensuring collaboration and identification of scalable solutions that can be applied across different countries in the region.
  • Policy Messaging:

    • Work with the Public Affairs and Communications teams to ensure clear, consistent health policy messaging both internally and externally.

What You Bring

  • Experience:

    • Extensive experience in public policy, with a focus on healthcare policy and regulatory affairs. Ideally, you have experience working in or with Saudi Arabia's healthcare ecosystem or similar markets.
  • Skills:

    • Strong network of political stakeholders and policy influencers within the healthcare sector.
    • Proven track record of building strategic partnerships and influencing healthcare policies at the national or regional level.
    • Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Strategic Thinking:

    • Ability to develop long-term policy strategies, guide affiliate teams on policy trends, and align with global priorities.
  • Collaboration:

    • Team-oriented and able to work cross-functionally with Global Access, PA/Communications, and other internal teams.

Why Roche?

At Roche, we are dedicated to improving lives by fostering an environment where diversity and inclusion are paramount. We recognize that the healthcare industry is rapidly evolving and offer an inclusive and dynamic environment where every individual can contribute to shaping better patient outcomes.


How to Apply

If you are passionate about public policy and healthcare access, and are excited by the opportunity to work on meaningful initiatives in the Saudi Arabian healthcare ecosystem, apply today.

We look forward to hearing from you!