Pipeline and Portfolio Lead

Posted:
3/9/2026, 3:54:07 AM

Location(s):
San José, San Jose Province, Costa Rica ⋅ San Jose Province, Costa Rica

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

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

Driving sustainable impact

Our responsibility extends beyond innovation. You'll contribute to solutions that improve healthcare by addressing the most pressing health challenges and diseases with the highest social burden, while reducing our impact on the planet. Together, we create a healthier workplace, society, and future for generations to come.

Facilitate strategic decision-making for portfolio and pipeline optimization through in-depth analysis and prioritization. Provide actionable recommendations based on local market insights while collaborating with key areas such as DAS, Medical, Access, Clinical Operations, RWE generation, Finance, Public Policy, and Regulatory to accelerate the access of new products and indications to health systems.

The Opportunity

Responsibilities: 

  • Perform the Pipeline Analysis in all therapeutic areas from 36 to 18 months prior to product registration and establish an outlook/Timeline of potential launches of new indications and new Molecular Entities in the next 3-5 years.

  • Provide a recommendation and a strategic Rationale on prioritized launches based on a deep understanding on the TA in terms of market potential, competition, unmet need and current therapies available at a Government level.

  • Guide the affiliate on resource allocation needed to ensure successful Launch Readiness in the next 3- years.

  • Identify the key barriers / opportunities to establish a strategic Plan by working closely with Medical, Corporate Affairs and the Squads when applicable.

  • Network with Pipeline & Portfolio Lead from other countries globally in different projects to take advantage of synergies.

  • Active participation in the implementation of the new ways of working in the affiliate with focus on patient benefit and in the implementation of key mindsets (Growth, Enterprise, Enabler, Digital & Value Creation) across the affiliate.

Who you are

  • Life Science degree (Science excellence is a must) and fluency in Spanish and English is required.

  • 10+ years’ professional experience in the pharmaceutical/ biotechnology industry or related experience with a broad mix of experience in product management, strategic planning, market research, and/or financial analysis within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.

  • Demonstrated effective leading of cross-functional teams, and delivering cross-disciplinary processes.

  • Extensive and solid experience in product strategy, specially in the development and launch of new products, commercial, business development, or related field of the biotechnology/ pharmaceutical industry.

  • Familiarity with the Central America and the Caribbean environment and healthcare system.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

 

 

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.

Roche

Website: https://www.roche.com/

Headquarter Location: Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1896

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Equity

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Health Diagnostics ⋅ Oncology ⋅ Pharmaceutical ⋅ Precision Medicine