Patient Journey Partner - Ophthalmology
Roche · Chennai
- Experience8–9 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeonsite
- Posted30 Sept 2026
About Roche
Roche is hiring in Chennai in pharma biotech. This role looks for around 8+ years of experience.
Skills
- Ophthalmology
- patient support programs
- project management
- alliance management
- patient journey mapping
- account management
- healthcare/pharmaceutical industry
- English
The role
A key account manager at a pharmaceutical company develops ophthalmology partnerships by mapping patient journeys, designing patient support programs, and managing healthcare accounts. The role also applies alliance management and project management to deliver patient-centric solutions and improve therapy adoption.
Full job description
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
Patient Journey Partner - Ophthalmology
This position is based in Chennai
Key Responsibilities
End to end management of Top Therapy Area Expert relations and legitimate needs through the right identification of challenges, beliefs, and motivatorsComplete understanding of account ecosystem, stakeholders, key influencers, decision makers, and patient profiling to create account/customer/patient persona-based solution through outside-in approachContribute to the organization's understanding of the patient journey and customer buying process (treatment protocols/decision criteria, disease-specific etc.) and motivatorsMap the patient journey, understand the barriers of disease-specific leverage points, and co-create patient-centric solutions with the customerDevelop account end-to-end relationships by understanding account vision, strategy, and tactics, and creating a shared value partnershipBe the one point of contact for brand and therapy-related query resolution of the HCPsImprove the adoption of Roche innovation by building conviction on Roche innovationAccountable for overall patient and business impact from the customer and actively contributes to the cluster P&LResponsible for the successful implementation of commercial contracts in the assigned accountsEstablish relationships with customers, partners, stakeholders and other influencers in the account to build sustainable long-term partnershipTo understand account-specific hurdles to Roche Innovations & co-create solutions with Stakeholders to develop relevant Value propositionsProvide account insights & inputs to the launch excellence teamInspire hospital stakeholders by creating value propositions and ensuring faster New Product/SKU inclusion in the accountProjection, forecasting & inventory management of key accounts and share key insights with cluster team on account performance trends
Behavioral Competencies
Exhibition of Roche Leadership Commitments and Roche Core ValuesPatient centricity in decision makingStrategic CommunicationStrong Collaboration and Networking skillsInspiring and Influencing
Eligibility Criteria (Qualification And Experience)
Relevant experience in the Ophthalmology landscape or specialty backgroundRelevant graduate delivery required, post-graduation preferredMore than 8 years’ experience with 4+ years in Healthcare/Pharmaceutical or similar preferredThrough understanding of designing and implementing patient support programs including proven project/program management expertiseStrong collaboration and networking skills, process orientation, and alliance managementEnglish language knowledge, written and verbal is preferred; knowledge of local language is an advantageWillingness to relocate
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.