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
As a Medical Copywriter, you will support the growing medical writing team within Roche Services & Solutions Centre, developing medical writing and digital content solutions for our business partners. You will play a key role in formulating and identifying current and future content needs while supporting various content creation initiatives.
Working alongside senior medical writers, you will help ensure the effective deployment of resources and tools to support efficient, cost-effective writing activities aligned with business needs. As part of the medical copy and content team within our Global Digital Hub, you will contribute to generating high-quality commercial content for diverse digital formats—including emails, videos, banners, infographics, and websites—that supports Roche's global communication strategies.
The Opportunity
In this role, you will:
- Develop your expertise through continuous learning, mentorship programs, and training to build comprehensive knowledge of Roche's therapeutic areas and enhance your medical writing capabilities
- Create medical content across multiple formats and digital channels, including patient information, HCP educational materials (slides, posters, speaker briefs), conference presentations, newsletters, medical reports, and public relations materials
- Master content briefs by identifying key components, asking probing questions, and proactively flagging potential issues that could affect delivery
- Deliver publication-ready quality through high-level self-editing, accurate referencing, and marked-up packs that maintain source authenticity and authority
- Manage concurrent projects across diverse therapeutic areas, adhering to regulatory frameworks while meeting agreed timelines and deadlines
- Collaborate creatively with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to develop compelling content and contribute innovative ideas that add measurable value
- Prepare content for approval in VVPM, including comprehensive referencing
- Demonstrate excellence in communication through professional liaison with team members, healthcare professionals, and key stakeholders
Who You Are
Required Experience & Profile:
- Bachelor's degree in medical sciences or a related field
- 0–2 years of experience in medical writing, communications, or a similar role (internships and academic projects are valued)
- Native-level written and spoken English; fluency in Spanish, Italian, German, or French is a significant advantage
- Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to scientific rigor, consistency, and clarity
- Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to interpret data and understand complex scientific information
- Proficiency with standard IT applications, including Google Suite
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and business stakeholders
- Natural communicator and relationship builder with strong interpersonal skills
- Customer-service mentality with a can-do attitude
- Growth-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and emerging technologies
- Accountable, focused, and precise in your approach to work
- Quick learner with adaptability to changing priorities and environments
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you're a motivated professional eager to launch your career in medical copywriting and make an impact at a global healthcare leader, we'd love to hear from you.
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.