Roche Kenya Policy Lead Diagnostics Africa Jobs in Kenya

Roche Kenya Policy Lead Diagnostics Africa Jobs in Kenya

The Policy Lead, Diagnostics Africa delivers value to Roche Diagnostics in Africa by taking the lead in the Roche policy and government affairs for Africa, including:

Defining and implementing policy, advocacy and engagement priorities for Diagnostics within the African Network and in collaboration with Access & Policy EMEA-LATAM Regional functions and Global Access & Policy functions including Health Policy Leads (Geneva and U.S.). This would include collaboration with Roche Pharma Africa where applicable

Articulating a bold, shared Pan-African diagnostic vision for policy and government affairs aligned within the broader Africa Diagnostics Strategy that is centered on the patient and delivering towards the realization of UHC

Identifying opportunities for policy ecosystem shaping to facilitate patient / people access to innovative diagnostics, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders with a Pan-African approach

Develop and maintain relationships with key African stakeholders ensuring appropriate company participation in regional forums, conference and key policy meetings including preparation of policy briefings

Working closely with access teams to link policy activities to and in support of implementation of access priorities for diagnostics in Africa such as reimbursement pathways, health technology assessment, value based procurement and other funding pathways and supporting the commercial organization in this regard

Ensuring that the value of IVD and its funding & reimbursement is in the agenda of governments and health authorities across Africa

Engaging with healthcare organizations across Africa in order to shape public policy for diagnostics as part of a broader healthsystem ecosystem shaping and with Roche Pharma as applicable

Engaging as a player in the Roche Africa network to shape structures, processes and behaviors; engages externally side by side with GM/CMs and other business functions to advance healthcare and continuously improve the patient journey

Requirements for the position/ Candidate profile:

Professional and Technical Requirements:

University degree level qualification in a relevant discipline,

typically 5-10 years experience in a Policy & Gov. Affairs environment

Strong line-leadership experience, preferably with extensive experience of creating and leading diverse, regional teams, and/or matrix leadership

Broad business acumen of the diagnostics / healthcare market and its activities

Experience in policy and governmental affairs (eg public policy background, agency experience)

A relevant post-graduate qualification (e.g. MSc; MBA; or higher degree qualification in a relevant area would be desirable

Experience, Skills, Knowledge:

Experience working in an international, multi-cultural and matrix environment

Strategic and system thinking skills and proven track record of developing and delivering business strategies

Solid experience of leading change, negotiating and managing conflict

Strong interpersonal skills with experience in building, leading and coaching teams, and an ability to communicate complex topics simply and articulately to various audiences

Fluency in English and (ideally also other languages) is a must

Strong organizational, communication, and networking skills, along with excellent relationships with policy makers and self-government

Solid understanding of the industry’s complex policy, regulatory, market access requirements with an absolute commitment to competing on the highest ethical level are essential

Proven track record of developing and implementing programs that delivered strong and identifiable business impact

Proven ability to integrate their work in the context of wider strategic frameworks and in the context of a fast-moving and agile environment

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Roche Kenya Policy Lead Diagnostics Africa Jobs in Kenya

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