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Business Development Lead: New Business Models
2026-07-01T07:16:22+00:00
Roche Kenya
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Pharmaceutical
Sales & Retail, Business Operations, Management
KES
MONTH
2026-07-20T17:00:00+00:00
8

Background

Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare - a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible. Roche is the worl...

Your Mission: A Phased Approach to Impact

Your role will evolve through three distinct phases:

Execute the Blueprint: Lead the inaugural pilot implementation in Morocco to establish a successful, sustainable operational foundation. This includes commercial accountability for the pilot and its expansion.

Codify & Deploy the Playbook: Ensure the systematic capture of insights and learnings from the Morocco pilot to create a replicable, scalable playbook for future deployments in Morocco and new markets.

Drive Replication: Leverage your practical expertise to support the scaling of other new business models across Subregion Africa, ensuring lessons from the pilot are integrated into future launches. This includes commercial accountability for future deployments.

Key Responsibilities

Phase 1: Pilot Leadership (Morocco)

  • Lead the on-the-ground implementation and operational scaling of the innovative model in Morocco.
  • Drive all commercial and contracting processes with laboratory network leaders to ensure sustainable deployment and financial viability.
  • Engage Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and lab stakeholders to co-build the network, shape governance frameworks, and refine business models.
  • Collaborate with internal experts (e.g., legal, finance, procurement) and external partners to ensure a compliant and sustainable deployment of the model.

Phase 2 & 3: Playbook Development & Replication Support

  • Systematically translate pilot execution into a practical, replicable success model for other regions.
  • Develop and empower regional and local teams through on-field coaching and guidance, building implementation expertise across the organization.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert on the Model’s implementation, supporting the rollout of similar business models across public and private sectors in the sub-region.

Candidate Profile: The Entrepreneurial Leader

You are a strategic and entrepreneurial leader with a proven ability to translate vision into concrete, on-the-ground execution. You thrive on operational challenges and excel at bringing complex projects to life.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 5 years in the In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) industry with significant exposure to market and business development.
  • A proven track record of translating high-level models or strategies into tangible, operational reality.
  • Strong financial acumen with deep experience in contracting, commercial negotiations, and managing financial viability within the healthcare sector.
  • Experience in both B2B and B2C environments is beneficial; direct experience with the Moroccan market is highly preferred.
  • Fluency in both English and French (spoken and written) is highly desirable.

Skills & Mindset:

  • Leadership: Strong people management skills with demonstrated success leading matrixed teams and influencing without direct authority to achieve impactful outcomes.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled at engaging C-suite stakeholders, building partnerships, and fostering trust across complex networks.
  • Problem-Solving: An entrepreneurial, proactive, and creative problem-solver who can overcome challenges and adapt solutions to different market contexts.
  • Communication: An exceptional oral and written communicator with strong business presentation skills.

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Chapter Lead for Strategic Planning & Innovation, Subregion Africa.

  • Lead the on-the-ground implementation and operational scaling of the innovative model in Morocco.
  • Drive all commercial and contracting processes with laboratory network leaders to ensure sustainable deployment and financial viability.
  • Engage Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and lab stakeholders to co-build the network, shape governance frameworks, and refine business models.
  • Collaborate with internal experts (e.g., legal, finance, procurement) and external partners to ensure a compliant and sustainable deployment of the model.
  • Systematically translate pilot execution into a practical, replicable success model for other regions.
  • Develop and empower regional and local teams through on-field coaching and guidance, building implementation expertise across the organization.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert on the Model’s implementation, supporting the rollout of similar business models across public and private sectors in the sub-region.
  • Leadership: Strong people management skills with demonstrated success leading matrixed teams and influencing without direct authority to achieve impactful outcomes.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled at engaging C-suite stakeholders, building partnerships, and fostering trust across complex networks.
  • Problem-Solving: An entrepreneurial, proactive, and creative problem-solver who can overcome challenges and adapt solutions to different market contexts.
  • Communication: An exceptional oral and written communicator with strong business presentation skills.
  • A minimum of 5 years in the In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) industry with significant exposure to market and business development.
  • A proven track record of translating high-level models or strategies into tangible, operational reality.
  • Strong financial acumen with deep experience in contracting, commercial negotiations, and managing financial viability within the healthcare sector.
  • Experience in both B2B and B2C environments is beneficial; direct experience with the Moroccan market is highly preferred.
  • Fluency in both English and French (spoken and written) is highly desirable.
bachelor degree
12
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Vacancy title:
Business Development Lead: New Business Models

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Pharmaceutical, Category: Sales & Retail, Business Operations, Management]

Jobs at:
Roche Kenya

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, July 20 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 1 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare - a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible. Roche is the worl...

Your Mission: A Phased Approach to Impact

Your role will evolve through three distinct phases:

Execute the Blueprint: Lead the inaugural pilot implementation in Morocco to establish a successful, sustainable operational foundation. This includes commercial accountability for the pilot and its expansion.

Codify & Deploy the Playbook: Ensure the systematic capture of insights and learnings from the Morocco pilot to create a replicable, scalable playbook for future deployments in Morocco and new markets.

Drive Replication: Leverage your practical expertise to support the scaling of other new business models across Subregion Africa, ensuring lessons from the pilot are integrated into future launches. This includes commercial accountability for future deployments.

Key Responsibilities

Phase 1: Pilot Leadership (Morocco)

  • Lead the on-the-ground implementation and operational scaling of the innovative model in Morocco.
  • Drive all commercial and contracting processes with laboratory network leaders to ensure sustainable deployment and financial viability.
  • Engage Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and lab stakeholders to co-build the network, shape governance frameworks, and refine business models.
  • Collaborate with internal experts (e.g., legal, finance, procurement) and external partners to ensure a compliant and sustainable deployment of the model.

Phase 2 & 3: Playbook Development & Replication Support

  • Systematically translate pilot execution into a practical, replicable success model for other regions.
  • Develop and empower regional and local teams through on-field coaching and guidance, building implementation expertise across the organization.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert on the Model’s implementation, supporting the rollout of similar business models across public and private sectors in the sub-region.

Candidate Profile: The Entrepreneurial Leader

You are a strategic and entrepreneurial leader with a proven ability to translate vision into concrete, on-the-ground execution. You thrive on operational challenges and excel at bringing complex projects to life.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 5 years in the In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) industry with significant exposure to market and business development.
  • A proven track record of translating high-level models or strategies into tangible, operational reality.
  • Strong financial acumen with deep experience in contracting, commercial negotiations, and managing financial viability within the healthcare sector.
  • Experience in both B2B and B2C environments is beneficial; direct experience with the Moroccan market is highly preferred.
  • Fluency in both English and French (spoken and written) is highly desirable.

Skills & Mindset:

  • Leadership: Strong people management skills with demonstrated success leading matrixed teams and influencing without direct authority to achieve impactful outcomes.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled at engaging C-suite stakeholders, building partnerships, and fostering trust across complex networks.
  • Problem-Solving: An entrepreneurial, proactive, and creative problem-solver who can overcome challenges and adapt solutions to different market contexts.
  • Communication: An exceptional oral and written communicator with strong business presentation skills.

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Chapter Lead for Strategic Planning & Innovation, Subregion Africa.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Sales jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Monday, July 20 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 01-07-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 01-07-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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