Head of Communications

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections,  where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

At Roche, we believe care should start before disease takes hold. As the Head of Communications for Roche BeLux, you will serve as a strategic driver of our mission, championing a OneRoche approach by shaping our external image to ensure our groundbreaking science is understood, valued, and accessible to patients. Leading both internal and external communication strategies within the External Affairs department, you will proactively manage our corporate reputation, media relations, and crisis responses across Belgium and Luxembourg. By aligning our narratives, you will empower employees to act as authentic brand ambassadors who project our core values to the world. 

 

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute a cohesive internal and external communication strategy that proactively safeguards Roche’s social license to operate. 

• Engage proactively with health care and lay press media, acting as Roche’s primary media spokesperson.

• Cultivate deep insights into the healthcare ecosystem to optimize business communication strategies, prioritize key corporate initiatives, and deliver consultative persuasion across complex healthcare networks.

• Modernize communications by leading digital channel strategy, analyzing data analytics and engagement metrics, and proactively integrating generative AI tools into daily workflows and long-term strategic positioning.

• Navigate a changing external environment and complex matrix structure with continuous resilience, fostering a OneRoche mindset to align communication efforts across divisions, while proactively solving problems, managing issues, and influencing without authority across industry task forces.

• Partner closely with senior management on driving interactive dialogue through inspiring employee communications and town halls, and engage directly with the global Roche communications community.

Who You Are

You are a resilient, forward-thinking, and strategically-minded communication professional who thrives when translating complex scientific and business data into compelling storytelling. You bring an entrepreneurial, growth-oriented mindset, in line with the business priorities, and alongside a passion for navigating healthcare transformations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences, Journalism, Linguistics, Social Sciences, or a related field.

• 8+ years of corporate communications, public affairs, or journalism experience within a strongly regulated industry (ideally life sciences or healthcare) with a proven track record in high-stakes crisis and reputation management.

• Trilingual proficiency with native or near-native command of Dutch, French, and English to effectively engage stakeholders across Belgium and Luxembourg.

• Deep knowledge of the BeLux healthcare environment and media landscape, coupled with proficiency in media monitoring and the ability to drive unified "OneRoche" narrative strategies across diverse business functions.

• Demonstrated proficiency in integrating AI solutions into corporate communication practices and strategy design.

Together, we’ll create a healthier, brighter future for all.
 

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.