Strategic Planning & Translation Subchapter Lead, Africa Subregion at Roche

The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come.

Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.

That’s what makes us Roche.

Roche Diagnostics Africa is dedicated to expanding access to In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) tenfold over the next decade across the African continent. The Subchapter Lead for Strategy Implementation and Acceleration will be pivotal in driving this bold strategy from a Pan-African perspective, in close collaboration with the six Networks.

The Opportunity:

• The Strategic Planning and Translation Subchapter Lead establishes and leads a specialized team within the Strategic Planning and Innovation chapter.
• This role focuses on supporting Networks and Chapter organizations with strategic planning activities and translating high-level strategies into actionable and tactical approaches within Networks, countries, or markets.
• The role reports to the Chapter Lead for Strategic Planning & Innovation and manages a small team.

Key Challenges:

• Subchapter Creation and Team Development: Establish and develop the subchapter team to deliver on its mandate effectively
• Strategic Planning & Translation: Develop standardized strategic planning and translation approaches, ensuring alignment with the Africa strategic goals
• Annual Planning Cycles: Support and facilitate annual strategic planning cycles across Networks and markets
• Project Management: Source and curate relevant data sets, develop resources to better understand markets, and monitor the implementation of strategic planning tools
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (GM/CMs, Marketing Leaders, Sales Teams) and external entities (data providers, IVD stakeholders, customers)

Responsibilities Include:

• Budget Management: Oversee the subchapter budget, including Team expenses, and external data procurement
• Market Research: Manage market research projects and contracts to gather credible information for strategic planning
• Communication: Ensure clear and effective communication of subchapter outputs to all relevant stakeholders
• Tool Proficiency: Utilize tools such as Excel, databases, G-slides, and Lucid charts for data analysis and strategic planning activities
• Deployment of Strategic Planning & Translation: Deployment of planning and translation skill sets and activities, either independently or with other team members, for high-value or in-focus opportunities within Africa (approximately 50% of the role’s time)

Who you are as our ideal candidate:

• You hold a completed degree in a relevant field and have extensive experience in Sales, Marketing or Business Development within the Medical industry.
• Experience in Market Research, Analytics and Strategic Planning and Execution is a distinct advantage
• Strategic Planning and Data Analysis: Strong skills in strategic planning, data analysis, and research (both online and in-person)
• Experience and Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the IVD industry, experience in strategic planning, strategy implementation, and team management
• Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail
• Communication and Influence: Exceptional communication and influencing skills to manage stakeholder relationships effectively
• Leadership: Proven leadership abilities with a track record of driving impact and managing teams
• Willingness to Experiment: Willingness to experiment, learn, and drive transformation across the subregion
• Strategic Agility: Demonstrated strategic agility, including creating broad conceptual plans addressing major topics and translating them into simplified key messages and actions
• Managing Complex Initiatives: Proven success in managing complex strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects
• Inspiring Leadership: Excellent leadership qualities, including inspiring and motivating others, leading and coaching, team-building, and a high level of cultural awareness
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to build, manage, and foster relationships and networks with excellent interpersonal skills
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to break down complex information into manageable parts and draw insightful conclusions
• Change Management: Experience in leading and managing change within an organization
• Customer-Centric Focus: Ability to maintain a strong focus on customer needs and experiences
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments and work priorities