Product Manager

at  Roche

Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people’s varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.
The Position
In the Marketing Team, reporting to the BST Lead Core Lab, you will be responsible for the commercial success of a product portfolio in the field of Central Laboratory (Automation, Immunochemistry, Clinical Chemistry, Coagulation, Urinalysis). As Product Manager you will manage the product life cycle (pre-launch, launch, maturity and phase-out), define and implement strategic direction and tactical plan for the assigned portfolio, with the right resource allocation and management. You will also represent Roche Italy in international teams and task forces.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• University degree in Life Sciences or Business Management; a Master in Marketing and/or Healthcare management is a plus
• At least 5 years’ experience in Product Management or Sales in the Diagnostics/Pharmaceutical industry; experience in Central Laboratory IVD business (Automation, Immunochemistry, Clinical Chemistry, Coagulation, Urinalysis) is a plus
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in Italian and English - ability to write and deliver training courses and materials; ability to read, understand and communicate business and technical information
• Open to and interested in the use of new digital tools and new ways of working (e.g. Agile)
• Excellent teamwork: interpersonal and group facilitation skills, ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority and negotiation capabilities
• These skills are also required: vision and innovative thinking to identify and develop new business opportunities; proactivity with a sense of urgency; a self-starting attitude, high motivation and ability to work in a fast paced and always changing environment; project management, problem solving and time management skills; strong analytical skills
  Who we are
  At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

• Successfully lead in the matrix and collaborate with other colleagues in the Marketing Team, Global Business Area, and other functions (Commercial, Medical, Market Access, Service, Finance, Logistics…) in order to ensure effective/efficient business processes and commercial success
• Develop and roll-out marketing materials, events and promotional campaigns, designing and developing promotion and sales aids (printed and electronic marketing materials, product training, …) in accordance with the Commercial Strategy and execution plan, liaising with external advertising agencies
• Proactively collaborate with the Commercial team providing sales and competitive arguments and developing/conducting training activities on products, competition and strategy
• Ensure that all products are properly forecasted; manage introduction / withdrawal / changes of products in the portfolio; and solve supply issues to minimize impact on customers
• Undertake regular field visits, including key customers and opinion leaders, and give customer presentations on products in the assigned portfolio