Roche

Roche, founded in 1896, is the world's largest biotech company and a leading provider of in-vitro diagnostics. The group combines pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof, developing medicines and diagnostic products intended to prevent, stop and cure diseases with the highest societal burden. Its operations are global, spanning research laboratories, manufacturing facilities and offices, and the company has worked for more than 125 years.

Technical work at Roche spans pharmaceuticals, in-vitro diagnostics, biotechnology, life sciences research and manufacturing. Two product lines anchor the business: pharmaceuticals, covering medicines and therapies, and in-vitro diagnostics, covering diagnostic products and solutions. The company maintains more than 250 external partnerships and sustains long-term investment in research and development.

Roche describes its working culture in terms of deep collaboration and cross-functional teamwork across borders and disciplines, supported by agile, networked ways of working and a stated view that diverse perspectives fuel innovation. The company lists integrity, courage and passion among its values, and encourages exploration of new possibilities and calculated risks aimed at breakthrough innovation. It also frames success in part by the time given to patients to spend with loved ones.