Roche Posted October 9, 2026

Early in Career Development Programme - Sales & Account Management 2027

London, 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

Early in Career Development Programme - Associate Sales Specialist, Sales & Account Management, UK Diagnostics

Job title: Associate Sales Specialist, Sales & Account Management Development Programme

Location: Field-Based

Length of programme: 2 years (September 2027 - August 2029)

Our Early in Career Development Programme accelerates your growth to directly impact patients' lives. Start your career with a UK market leader in biotechnology, recognised as the #1 Best Big Company to Work For (2021) and dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The Opportunity

As an Associate Sales Specialist, you will drive strategic business growth and customer retention by fostering cross-functional collaboration across all Roche business areas. Combining technical expertise with advanced sales techniques, you will build strong partnerships and engage effectively with key stakeholders at all levels across complex pathology networks.

Key responsibilities:

Commercial performance

Technical proficiency

Strategic customer engagement

Opportunity management

Operational excellence

Who are you

To be successful in this opportunity, applicants should also have:

Recent graduate (BSc or MSc) in areas such as the fields of Business, Marketing and Life Sciences

You are a self-motivated team member who proactively identifies opportunities and makes informed decisions to improve business outcomes and customer experiences while maintaining strict adherence to company policy.

Commercially astute, you leverage market data and financial insights to drive profitable growth that balances long-term business sustainability with affiliate goals.

As a collaborative team player, you build strong interpersonal relationships and networks across all levels and functions to drive collective success.

Thriving in a fast-paced commercial environment, you remain adaptable and resilient while navigating changing priorities with confidence.

Please note: Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must already hold a valid authorisation to work in the UK.

Application process:

Stage 1: Submit your CV and cover letter

Our focus is to understand why you have applied for this role and what you will bring to the role to ensure team and personal success.

Applications close on Friday, 16 October 2026. The application process may be extended beyond this date but could close at any point after this time.

Stage 2: Recorded video interview

You will take part in a recorded video interview, where you wil be presented with questions and record your answer to support your application

Estimated date: November 2026

Stage 3: In person assessment centre 

You will take part in our full day in person assessment centre at our Roche offices in Burgess Hill, Sussex. Further details will be provided if successful.

Expected date: w/c 07 December 2026. The exact date will be provided if successful.

Ready to apply? Go ahead and join us, we are waiting for you!

 

 

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
Sales
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
London, United Kingdom
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

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

We currently track 4679 comparable Sales roles across 206 biopharma companies.

4679Comparable roles tracked
4244Currently active
206Companies hiring similar roles
81Countries represented

Salary context

960 of 4679 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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Lowest disclosed · Pharmaceutical Sales Associate - Salt Lake City, UT · IQVIA $55/yr – $63,000/yr
Highest disclosed · Senior Global Client Partner · IQVIA $168,600/yr – $469,900/yr
Peer group range $31,528 – $319,250 (median $145,550)

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United States2024
China806
India289
Germany228
Poland92
Japan78

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Seniority mix

1897 of 4679 peers have a known seniority level

Manager1015
Senior601
Associate127
Director90
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc36
Associate Director13
Senior Director8
Executive/VP7

Therapeutic area mix

1100 of 4679 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology348
Neuroscience184
Dermatology & Aesthetics141
Cardiovascular / CVRM129
Immunology81
Vaccines & Infectious Disease64
Rare Disease61
Gastroenterology44
Respiratory40
Ophthalmology8

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