Roche Posted November 7, 2026

Access/Medical Writer - HEOR

Welwyn, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom FULL_TIME
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About this opportunity

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

Imagine working for an organisation that focuses on putting people at the heart of what they do. Where every single person within the organisation is aligned to one main motivating force, that at the centre of everything they do, and their number one priority; are patients. A place that gives every individual the autonomy and empowerment to make a difference, where you are not defined by a job title. Imagine waking up every morning feeling fulfilled, having purpose and meaning in your work.

Imagine you are at Roche.

We are a pioneer in pharmaceuticals, advancing science to help people in the UK live longer and healthier lives. For over 120 years we have created truly differentiated medicines for cancer, the immune system, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system.

We work from bench to bedside - researching new medicines, running global clinical trials, and collaborating with the NHS to try to ensure rapid uptake and delivery of our products and services.  Our drive, every day, is to ensure our medicines reach those who need them as soon as possible.

None of this would be possible without our extraordinary employees; our people make our business.  We offer inspirational opportunities for employees that are as unique as they are.  We have created an inclusive, respectful work environment where people can be authentic and truly invested in their work, a place to belong. Our outstanding commitment to workplace engagement has recently been recognised by our inclusion at number four on the Sunday Times Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work

Health Economics, Health Outcomes & Medical Writing Partner - Medical/HTA Writer

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Medical/HTA Writer to work as part of the Health Economics, Health Outcomes, Pricing and Writing team.

The team works together with the affiliate and the NHS to deliver transformative access for innovative solutions and to support creation of a sustainable healthcare system.

The Medical/HTA Writer has a key role in gaining reimbursement for Roche’s innovative medicines. Working with the Health Economist and Medical Partner, the HTA Writer helps shape the access strategy, write the reimbursement submission dossier to the relevant HTA authority, and provide continued support throughout the remainder of the process, with the aim of achieving a positive recommendation.

An outstanding communicator, you will have experience of writing and delivering effective communications strategies to ensure key clinical messages resonate with decision makers

Medical Writer: Expectations

Support the development of HTA strategy for prioritised therapeutic areas and products

Support all aspects of the HTA appraisal process:   Attending and preparing minutes of HTA focussed advisory boards

Develop and deliver high quality submissions to national and local health technology assessment organisations, such as NICE, SMC and AWMSG to achieve positive recommendations - focussed on the clinical aspects of the submissions

Collaborate with health economists and medical affairs partners in delivering high quality responses for the remainder of the HTA: clarification questions, technical engagement, NDC response etc

Develop and deliver high quality conference abstracts, posters and manuscripts for prioritised therapeutic areas and products

Provide subject matter expertise and strategic input to cross-portfolio and cross-chapter initiatives, with a balance between solutions, constructive challenge, & support of agreed objectives

Utilise skills and capabilities, and work flexibly as part of empowered, self-managed, multi-skilled teams, to ensure work is delivered in line with Organisational principles

Working collaboratively and sharing expertise across the organisation to remove silos and duplication, ensure efficient use of similar skill-sets, and to ultimately support common pursuit of the North Star

Acting as a guardian for high standards of compliance, ethics and safety; putting patients at the centre of all actions by consistent business behaviour that complies with applicable laws, industry codes and Roche’s Code of Conduct.

Involvement in Squads and Squad work (Affiliate or others) and Global activities, as required

Aligning their personal purpose to the Organisational North Star to enable them to flourish and shine in their role

Owning their development to ensure they are continually growing skills and capabilities within their Chapter (and where appropriate, in other Chapters) in line with their passion and the needs of the Organisation (present and future)

Increasingly demonstrating the VACC (Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, Coach) roles, as they develop their personal skills and capabilities, to positively support colleagues

Experience and qualifications:

First degree in pharmacy, life sciences or related field

Post-graduate/advanced qualification and/or certification preferred

Prior experience in medical writing essential

Ability to independently interpret, analyse, synthesise and present scientific data in various forms and to various audiences essential

Experience in writing Health Technology Assessment (HTA) submissions desirable

Experience in working on conference abstracts, posters and manuscripts desirable

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail, good grammar and syntax skills

Demonstrable ability to manage complex projects, and coordinate production of multiple documents

Demonstrable experience of effectively collaborating with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver superior business outcomes

At Roche, it is more than just a job.  It’s a responsibility.  A big one.  If you really know yourself and want to be part of our international family, dedicated to making a real impact on the world around us, the next step is yours, apply above and join us on our transformational journey.

 

 

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.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Medical Affairs
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Welwyn, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Medical Affairs role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 1654 comparable Medical Affairs roles across 175 biopharma companies.

1654Comparable roles tracked
1584Currently active
175Companies hiring similar roles
63Countries represented

Salary context

371 of 1654 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

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Peer group range $75,510 – $454,000 (median $210,000)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 1654 comparable roles

United States735
China178
Japan99
Germany68
United Kingdom63
India59

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Seniority mix

1011 of 1654 peers have a known seniority level

Senior258
Director245
Manager223
Associate Director89
Associate82
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc37
Senior Director36
Executive/VP26
Principal15

Therapeutic area mix

587 of 1654 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology255
Neuroscience83
Immunology55
Rare Disease53
Cardiovascular / CVRM45
Dermatology & Aesthetics38
Respiratory21
Vaccines & Infectious Disease16
Gastroenterology13
Ophthalmology8

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