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About Roche

Since our founding over 125 years ago, Roche has grown into one of the world’s largest biotech companies, as well as a leading provider of in-vitro diagnostics and a global supplier of transformative innovative solutions across major disease areas. Our commitment to our people, partners, stakeholders and, most importantly, our patients remains as strong as it was on the first day of our journey.

Our strategy

Healthcare is evolving, but our vision is clear. We focus on preventing, stopping or altogether curing diseases with the highest societal burden for a healthier future for people, partners and our planet.

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Our business

Our leading science and technology, combined with the strength of our Diagnostics and Pharmaceuticals divisions enables us to positively impact patients, families, communities and healthcare systems worldwide.

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Sustainability at Roche

At Roche, sustainability means operating with a long-term mindset – ensuring more people can benefit from our science and innovation today without compromising the world they will live in tomorrow.

Our history

Roche was founded in Basel, Switzerland in 1896 as one of the first manufacturers of branded medicines. Today, we are the world’s largest biotechnology company and the global leader in in-vitro diagnostics, ded

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Dr. Thomas Schinecker and Dr. Severin Schwan

Meet our leadership team

Our leadership influences every aspect of the company. It is committed to our long-term ambitions while ensuring we address the needs of our people.

Our people

Together we embrace the unique power of each person to transform the lives of patients & society. We are committed to a culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging and where we can thrive equally.

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Governance

Our corporate governance principles focus on sustainable value creation and promote a culture that recognises standards of good corporate governance and a commitment to transparent communication.

Roche Global Citizenship

Through our philanthropic collaborations, we empower resilient and healthy communities where we live, work, and beyond

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