Finance Perspectives Program (rotational development program)
Roche
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**
Roche is a global pioneer and leader in Personalized Healthcare. We provide breakthrough differentiated medicines and diagnostic tests using expertise in Science, Technology, and Data so that people can live better lives and patients receive what they need.
We believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. The rapid digitalization of healthcare fuels an accelerated transformation in our industry.
This change requires entrepreneurial talents who foster innovation and inspire teams to take risks, learn and progress quickly.
**Your Opportunity**
+ The Finance Perspectives Program offers dedicated professionals at an early stage in their careers a unique opportunity to gain a breadth of experience across Roche.
+ This program serves as a springboard for aspiring leaders to shape the future of our company and make significant contributions to our purpose of "Doing now what patients need next".
+ Experiential learning and development is the foundation of the Finance Perspectives Program, enabling you to gain experience in different areas of our business in a condensed time.
+ The rotations throughout the program are personalised to your experiences and interests.
+ This Program identifies top talent at the early stages of their career and accelerates their development across geographies and functions.
+ It empowers participants to shape the future of Roche as aspiring leaders, enabling them to be a key contributor to our company's purpose of addressing patients' needs.
**Who you are**
You bring a diverse perspective and you are ready to collaborate for impact. You are intrigued to work at the confluence of Finance, Science, and Technology. As a fast learner, you proactively drive outcomes and integrate well into different cultures, teams and business settings. You are keen to build capabilities as a Finance professional to generate business outcomes.
We are looking for individuals with a strong strategic and entrepreneurial mindset, who can think analytically and innovatively. The ability to adapt and operate in ambiguous environments is crucial.
We are seeking agile learners who are passionate about making things happen and can inspire, motivate, and engage others beyond their line-management responsibility. Demonstrated commitment to culture, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace is "vital".
For this opportunity, we are seeking individuals who have:
+ Strong interest and willingness to develop a career in Finance in the Healthcare industry
+ Excellent academic profile: MBA or Master’s degree in Finance
+ Working experience from a role in Finance, Healthcare Industry, Tech or Consulting, ideally around 3 to 5 years
+ You lived in an emerging market and/or have experience abroad for at least one year in the form of working or studying outside of your home country
+ Global mobility throughout the 2-year rotational program and afterwards.
+ Full English proficiency; any other language is a plus.
We are looking for someone who thinks beyond the entry point offered by this program - someone who knows that this can be a rare springboard to many other opportunities at Roche. When applying for the Finance Perspectives program, already project yourself in the future. Think about what could come next and how you would like to build your future.
**What we offer you**
During the 2-year program, you will have the opportunity to build skills and capabilities across our operating businesses in various finance functions, projects and locations. Whether it's working at a global, regional, or affiliate level, in Group Functions, Pharmaceuticals or Diagnostics, focusing on core finance processes to conceptual strategy work, from process digitisation to data management, you will have the chance to explore different areas of our company. We provide mobility support during the program.
We believe in ownership over your career, recognising that career journeys are personalised. You will have the opportunity to design your rotations and path within the program, aligning with business priorities. Throughout the program, you will be surrounded by inspiring peers, thought leaders, and a strong support system. Your Program Manager, Rotation Managers, Alumni Buddy, and Senior Leader Mentor will provide personal support and guidance. We believe in lifelong learning and will provide you with on-the-job training, self-directed learning, targeted mentoring and coaching, as well as other networking resources.
After completing the program, you will be fully empowered to assess opportunities and decide on your future career with Roche.
**Selection Process:**
The next program start date is planned for **1st September 2026** and we will accept your application **until Monday, 2nd March at 23:59 (CET)** .
After the initial pre-screening round, the selection process includes a video assessment (March), then one virtual panel interview (March-April), while the final candidates will be invited to a virtual assessment center taking place early to mid-May, followed by a final interview with an executive leader.
If you want to learn more about Finance Perspectives and the recruitment process, **visit our Career page (https://careers.roche.com/global/en/finance-perspectives-programme) , which includes all the details you need to know** .
**As part of the application, you will need to prepare a maximum 4-slide presentation answering the following questions and Business Case.**
+ Why is the Roche Finance Perspectives Program the logical next step to accelerate your career as a future leader?
+ Briefly outline how your specific background (skills/experience) prepares you to navigate the program and how you would contribute to the Finance community at Roche?
**Business case:**
Your country’s healthcare system is under pressure. While scientific breakthroughs in Precision Medicine (targeted therapies, gene therapies, and immunotherapies) offer the potential to cure previously unmanageable diseases, they come with high upfront costs. Simultaneously, the post-pandemic economic reality has left public health budgets deeply in deficit.
To manage these deficits, government payers are reverting to short-term cost-containment measures—such as strict price referencing, delayed reimbursement, and flat budget cuts—rather than investing in long-term value.
You are seeing a trend where "Value-Based Healthcare" is praised in policy papers but abandoned in practice because the system is too fragmented to measure results.
Based on the dynamics above and your understanding of the current market:
+ **Risks & Opportunities** : What are the biggest commercial risks for a company launching high-value precision medicines in this cost-constrained environment? Conversely, where does the "data gap" in healthcare systems present a unique opportunity for a partner like Roche?
+ **Strategic Proposal** : Present one concrete proposal for a creative partnership model (beyond simple drug discounting) that would allow the healthcare system to adopt a new Roche innovation while minimizing their financial risk.
+ **Operational Considerations** : What internal shifts (e.g., in structure, digital capabilities, or talent mindset) must Roche make to successfully execute this proposal?
Ready to take the next step? We'd love to hear from you. Apply now to explore this exciting opportunity!
**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.**
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