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StartUp China - Pharma Customer Engagement (Marketing)

Roche roche.com Open · verified Sep 24, 2026
Shanghai Full-time Mid-level General Marketing

At a glance

Mid-level General Marketing role at Roche. Shanghai · full-time.

Pay not stated General Marketing salary

RoleGeneral Marketing
SeniorityMid-level
LocationShanghai
EmploymentFull-time
PostedSep 9, 2026 · 2w ago
Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Rotate through assigned marketing work, complete tasks, and meet learning goals set by rotation managers
  • Build lifecycle brand strategies from internal and external insights and data
  • Plan and run marketing activities and strategic projects
  • Speak with customers and KOLs about academic advances, then use feedback to refine strategy
  • Work with cross-functional teams to support patient care and shared goals

What you bring

  • You are a bachelor's or master's graduate, preferably in medicine, pharmacy, public health, or life sciences
  • You graduate between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027, with no prior full-time work experience
  • You bring fluent written and spoken English plus strong digital and AI literacy
  • You analyze root causes, explain ideas clearly, take ownership, and adapt when circumstances change
  • You value integrity, teamwork, diverse perspectives, and Roche's patient-focused purpose

Who this fits

This suits an early-career university graduate who wants structured development through rotations, mentorship, and capability building in pharma marketing. You should be open to relocation assignments and business travel. The role is full-time and based in Shanghai, China.

From the employer

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

We are looking for highly motivated and exceptional university graduates at the start of their careers to join the StartUp Roche Pharma China Development Program. This program is designed to accelerate your development into a future leader who will shape the company and advance its purpose: "Doing now what patients need next."

To support your accelerated career path, the program provides extensive resources for your success. You will benefit from rotations, mentorship, direct engagement with senior leaders in China and global teams, and a systematic capability-building program to fast-track your professional development.

The program includes the following development journeys within Roche Pharma China’s key functions: 1) Customer Engagement - Marketing, 2) Medical, and 3) Market Access (National Market Access NMA, Multi-Channel & Ecosystem Partnering MCE, Hospital Strategic Alliance HSA). Each journey has distinct development goals and rotation plans. Candidates should apply for the specific development journey that aligns with their career interests and educational background.

As a Management Trainee of the program, you will be expected to:

  • Actively engage in program rotations, completing assigned tasks and meeting learning objectives set by your rotation managers.
  • Proactively leverage your expertise and business knowledge to contribute to patient-centric and customer-focused outcomes.
  • Think like an entrepreneur, connecting insights to create value, prioritize key investments, and make informed business decisions.
  • Take charge of your own development, continuously building skills and capabilities that align with your career goals and organizational needs.
  • Demonstrate flexibility regarding relocation assignments and business travel as required by the program.
  • Actively contribute to the development and growth of the MT community.

In the Customer Engagement - Marketing development journey, you will be expected to:

  • Develop and implement life cycle brand strategies based on comprehensive analysis of internal and external insights and data.
  • Plan, execute, and manage marketing activities and strategic projects.
  • Engage with customers and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to communicate the latest academic advancements, gather feedback, and refine strategies accordingly.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives and deliver meaningful impact on patient care.

Requirements (Customer Engagement - Marketing)

  • Bachelor's or Master’s graduates, majoring in Medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health, or Life Sciences are preferred
  • Be in the early stage of your career; you are expected to graduate between July 1st, 2026 and June 30th, 2027, with no prior full-time work experience
  • Embodies Roche's core values of Integrity, Passion, and Courage
  • Resonates deeply with Roche's purpose: "Doing now what patients need next"
  • Sets clear goals, follows through on tasks, and takes responsibility for outcomes
  • Curious and analytical; capable of identifying the root cause of a problem and connecting it to the broader context
  • Communicates ideas clearly and confidently voices unique opinions and perspectives
  • Possesses a growth mindset; learns new skills quickly and adapts effectively when facing ambiguity or change
  • Thrives in team environments, values diverse perspectives, and consistently acts with integrity
  • Demonstrates strong digital and AI literacy, with a proactive approach to leveraging AI tools and innovative technologies to drive efficiency and continuous learning
  • Fluent in written and spoken English

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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