Senior Compliance Expert

Roche•Pleasanton, CA

1d•$106,100 - $230,900•Hybrid

About The Position

At Roche, we are passionate about transforming patients’ lives, and we are bold in both decision and action - we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work every single day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow. Roche is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to build teams that represent a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Embracing diversity enables us to create a great place to work and to innovate for patients. As a Senior Compliance Expert, you will design, architect, and drive the global compliance and business sustainability framework for Roche Diagnostics Solutions (RDS) and key US Diagnostics sites. Reporting to the DIA Customer Area Compliance Lead, you will foster a culture of integrity and continuous improvement while delivering a proactive, business-oriented approach. Your scope spans core compliance operations, including monitoring, auditing, policy development, transparency, HCP/HCO engagements, and investigations. Working closely with the Diagnostics Compliance Network, local Compliance Officers, and regional leads, you will ensure the seamless execution of strategic training and communication plans across the organization. In this role, you will lead high-impact compliance initiatives, enable program maturity, and optimize resource allocation to support sustainable business growth while meeting all global regulatory and assurance obligations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 8-10 years of related experience OR 12-15 years of related experience

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA, JD, or Master's) in Law, Finance, or Business, with 7+ years in Compliance, Audit, Risk, or Legal within healthcare, diagnostics, or medtech.
Deep knowledge of healthcare regulations and experience operating across international markets with strong change management skills.
Proven success breaking down organizational silos, balancing conflicting priorities, and building cross-functional consensus.
Inspires and influences using Roche’s VACC framework (Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, Coach) to drive a customer-centric compliance network.
Pragmatic problem-solver who navigates complex, ambiguous situations with decisive business judgment and high ethical standards.
Fosters an open speak-up culture, actively listens, and builds candid, trusting relationships across boundaries (English fluency required).
Exercises independent judgment, handles sensitive issues with complete discretion, and stays resilient under adversity.

Responsibilities

Implement global, divisional, and RDS compliance initiatives aligned with Group Compliance Leadership decisions and business goals.
Design and maintain a robust compliance framework to protect Roche’s license to operate while driving process enhancements.
Lead the risk-based annual audit and monitoring plan, overseeing findings, corrective actions, and timely follow-ups across stakeholders.
Partner across RDS to develop, deliver, and communicate compliance curricula, policies, and risk awareness programs.
Support key operational areas, including internal investigations, policy maintenance, HCP/HCO engagements, FMV, and transparency reporting.
Prepare and present regular strategic updates on compliance program operations and progress to senior leadership.
Identify and leverage data insights to guide compliance strategies and support second-line business initiatives.
Partner with regional leads and second-line functions to seamlessly integrate compliance across ongoing business projects.
Align with Group and Divisional Compliance to streamline processes, drive synergies, and standardize practices enterprise-wide.
Proactively foster a modern, agile mindset within the Diagnostics Compliance Network to build strong, collaborative partnerships.