Roche

StartUp Trainee_Marketing - LS

Roche Shanghai, VA

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

Job Description
We are looking for High3 talents: High Personel Drive, High Potential & High Mobility with 1-3 years of professional working experience in the healthcare industry to join the Roche Diagnostics China StartUp Program.

As a Trainee of this talent development program, you will have an unparalleled opportunity to gain a global view of Roche business landscape, breadth of experience across the value chain in Roche Diagnostics China, and depth of knowledge in the specific function given China In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) market dynamics. You will be on an accelerated career path to becoming future leaders who will shape the company by making significant contributions to our ambitions and purpose: “Doing now what patients need next”.

The StartUp Program trainee will experience a dedicated development journey, which empowers the trainee to accelerate the development via 4 rotations with both China & international experience & exposure. Candidates need to apply for the specific department in the application process, based on their career interests and educational background.

Departments Open for 2024 Cohort:

  • Marketing (for 3 business areas - CPS&MD, LS, TD)
  • China Strategy
  • Supply Chain
  • Instrument Operations

Department Introduction

LS - Life Sciences

As the innovation engine of Roche Diagnostics, the Life Sciences Division is committed to providing leading molecular biology technologies such as fully automated PCR, high-throughput sequencing product solutions and industrial raw materials, serving the life science and medical fields such as medicine, scientific research, government, industry, and biopharmaceuticals; leading scientific research, enhancing medical value, and helping translational medicine benefit more Chinese patients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Follow program rotation assignments to complete relevant working tasks and learning objectives in each rotation, which are identified by the StartUp Program framework
  • Proactively contribute to the business to drive patient and customer-centric outcomes through your expertise and business knowledge
  • Connect the dots as intrapreneurs to generate value, prioritize investments and make trade-off decisions
  • Own your development to ensure you are continuously growing skills and capabilities in line with your passion and the needs of the Organization
  • Deliver projects and other tasks assigned by your rotation manager
  • Have a certain level of flexibility on relocation assignments and business travel


Requirements (Marketing - LS)
  • 1-3 years of working experience in industries such as healthcare or consulting, with a track record of professional contributions
  • Master’s degree or above in medical or life sciences field
  • Experience in new product launching, market research, and intelligence projects is preferred
  • Sales experience is a plus
  • Strong learning agility, strategic thinking, and system thinking abilities
  • Excellent oral and written proficiency in English and Chinese

If you are interested in the program, please prepare a 1-page slide to be attached to your CV that includes the following information:

  • Your work experience summary
  • Your motivation for applying to the program and your expectations
  • Your English language proficiency level (Basic, Good, Proficiency, Native speaker)

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.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
  • Seniority level

    Associate
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Training and Education
  • Industries

    Medical Equipment Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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