Marketing Partner - Molecular & Infectious Disease
At a glance
Mid-level General Marketing role at Roche. Petaling Jaya · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Shape product positioning, customer segments, messaging and pricing, then help put the yearly marketing plan into action
- Manage instrument and reagent portfolios, including stock levels, product lifecycles and responses to quality issues
- Plan campaigns, promotions, exhibitions and digital initiatives, and create product training and sales materials
- Build relationships with laboratory experts, vendors and medical associations while supporting customer presentations and complex evaluations
- Track market and competitor shifts, turning findings into sales arguments and opportunities across business areas
What you bring
- More than four years in marketing, product management or commercial strategy in diagnostics or life sciences
- Essential: hands-on expertise in molecular diagnostics, such as PCR or NGS
- A degree in health, biomedical science, business or marketing, or equivalent experience
- You can analyze markets, assess campaign returns, shape pricing and gather competitive insights
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits a strategic marketer with diagnostics experience who can work across teams and engage clinicians, pathologists and senior leaders. It is based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
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
Marketing Partner Role PurposeAs the Marketing Partner, you are the strategic commercial force driving our Molecular and Infectious Diagnostics portfolio. You will be required to have deep understanding and experience with In-Vitro Diagnostics Solutions and technology trends in the Healthcare industry. Heavily focused on strategic products marketing and identifying qualified opportunities for Roche Diagnostics product lines. Work closely with cross functional team to identify market opportunities, drive sales, and maintain relationships in key accounts.Core Responsibilities Laboratory Marketing- Analyses the evolving market environment, develops the strategy such as customer segmentations, positioning, branding, messaging, PR/communications, pricing strategy and ensures effective rollout of strategy to the marketplace.
- Assist in the development of a yearly Marketing Plan which outlines marketing strategies and initiatives for the products responsible.
- Laboratory KOL management and development.
- Strategic partnership with 3rd party vendors and medical associations.
- Portfolio Management including inventory and product lifecycle management of instrument and reagents.
- Support in product quality issues and implementation.
- Support in the planning and execution of marketing activities, i.e., Product campaigns/promotions, Exhibition booth, Digital marketing initiatives, etc.
- Product Training and development of selling aids and value stories.
- Provide 2nd line technical support for complex evaluations and projects.
- Support field force with Customer presentation/CMEs, Market intelligence, Formulation of sales arguments, Product information updates.
- Track market trends and competitor movements to deliver actionable insights internally, drive cross-Business Area opportunities, and secure sustainable market position.
- Any other tasks or projects as assigned from time to time.
Who You Are
You are an agile, strategic marketer with strong entrepreneurial drive, outstanding partnering skills, and a genuine commitment to elevating patient care.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: More than 4 years of progressive experience in marketing, product management, or commercial strategy within In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVD), Clinical Diagnostics, or Life Sciences.
- Domain Focus: Expertise in Molecular Diagnostics (e.g., PCR, NGS) is essential; familiarity with Microbiology and Tissue Diagnostics is strongly preferred.
- Communication & Presentation: Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills—capable of engaging clinicians, pathologists, and executive leadership with confidence.
- Execution & Project Management: Track record of driving complex, high-pressure projects with ambitious milestones, supported by strong cross-functional collaboration and strategic problem-solving.
- Strategic & Analytical Mindset: Demonstrated success in market analysis, campaign ROI tracking, pricing strategy, and competitive intelligence gathering.
- Education: Bachelors or Masters in Health/Biomedical/Science/Business/Marketing or equivalent experience
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.