Legal Counsel - Digital Health and Technology

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

Are you a legal counsel looking for a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of digital health? Join us on our Rotkreuz campus (greater Zurich area) and act as a strategic legal partner to the global Roche Information Solutions (RIS) business. In this role, you will support the development and global commercialization of innovative digital solutions and provide strategic legal guidance on key digital and data initiatives.

You will thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can constructively challenge the status quo and collaborate with a global network of legal professionals in the Legal Data, Digital & Privacy (DDP) function.

The Opportunity

• Provide expert legal advice to RIS Product Areas and Global Functions on all legal matters including data privacy, AI, data access, and software commercialization.
• Draft and negotiate complex agreements, including IT license, R&D, clinical research and strategic partnerships agreements.
• Coordinate digital, IT and data projects, ensuring compliance with global data privacy and cybersecurity standards.
• Assist in the development and implementation of legal strategies for Roche Diagnostics businesses in collaboration with other lawyers, cross-functional teams, and senior leadership.
• Educate and train global teams on relevant legal topics and processes, including IT law and AI regulations.
• Be an active member and integral part of the DDP Legal Function, influencing Group-wide legal strategies for digital health.

Who You Are

You are a proactive legal professional with a strong affinity for information technology and the ability to translate complex technical issues, such as AI and cloud solutions, into sound legal advice. You possess strong business acumen, are results-oriented, and enjoy working across cultures in a multinational environment. In addition, you bring the following qualifications and competencies: 

• Education and Bar admission: Advanced law degree and bar admission in your relevant jurisdiction.
• Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience within a multinational legal department and/or an international law firm.
• Subject matter expertise: Experience drafting complex contracts, including contracts related to IT and AI matters. Expertise in digital technologies and AI. Solid knowledge of privacy laws.
• General competencies: Ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely to senior leaders.
• Mindset: Strong cross-cultural sensitivity and a collaborative team-player mindset. Ability to challenge the status quo constructively and drive continuous improvement. Business-minded and solution-oriented.

We look forward to your application!

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.