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Innovation

Driven by our passion, our leading science and technology, and our organisational structure, we are able to tackle the most complex healthcare challenges that place the greatest strain on people and societies worldwide.

Cooperation between Pharma & Diagnostics divisions

Roche believes that finding innovative solutions for serious, currently unsolved medical problems is what a healthcare company is all about. Our people strive to create clinically differentiated drugs and diagnostic tests to enable tangible improvements in the health, quality of life and survival of patients.

We continue to improve the organisation to fully leverage the combined strengths of our Pharma and Diagnostics divisions. Although they have different R&D processes, the two divisions share research facilities, technologies and discoveries. This is a unique advantage that sets Roche apart, as diagnostic tools play an increasingly vital role in pharmaceutical research.

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Innovation at a glance

12 billion

CHF invested in R&D in 2025

17

countries with Roche innovation centers

100,000+

dedicated employees

Roche focuses on innovation for people's health around the world. With Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics under one roof, we are uniquely positioned to improve care along the patient journey.

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Dr Thomas Schinecker

CEO Roche Group

Partnering

At Roche Partnering, we are passionate about science: yours and ours. Through partnerships, we hope that together we can build a better future with medicines that make a real difference to patients.

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Clinical trials

Clinical trials are essential to determine whether new drugs or diagnostics are safe and effective when used to diagnose or treat people.

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Roche ethical standards

As a high-performing organisation, we strive for extraordinary results in everything we do. We are committed to scientific rigour and the highest ethical standards in research and development.

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Stories of

Innovation

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Ophtha Innovation Challenge (OIC) 2026: Expanding what’s possible in eyecare

The 2026 Ophtha Innovation Challenge (OIC) seeks scalable solutions to improve DME care in underserved regions, alongside global initiatives to optimize Real-World Evidence (RWE) ecosystems.

Roche Genentech Innovation Center (RGIC) Boston

Roche and Genentech expand research footprint at the center of global life sciences in Boston

Discover how Roche and Genentech's new Boston Innovation Center combines CVRM research, AI, and Harvard collaboration to develop transformative medicines for patients

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Making progress in cancer count

The World Cancer Congress 2026 advances global cancer care through flexible models, early detection, and equity. Roche’s diagnostics and medicines offer a full perspective from detection to ongoing care.

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HPV self-collection: A Q&A with Dr. Swenson

Explore how HPV self-collection gives OB-GYNs new options to screen underserved patients, overcome care barriers, and advance cervical cancer elimination.

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What is Roche’s Ophthalmology Network and how does It expand the possible?

Expanding the Possible: Through science, clinical practice & care delivery initiatives, the Ophthalmology Network brings clinicians & leaders together to learn, connect & grow, supporting progress in eyecare.

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Leading Edge Incubator (LEI) empowering emerging ophthalmology leaders.

Shape the future of vision. Connect with emerging global peers, accelerate your scientific growth, and unlock world-class clinical mentorship with the Leading Edge Incubator.

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What is WAVE & how does it empower women in eyecare?

Discover WAVE: Women as Visionaries in Eyecare - a global Roche community connecting and empowering women in ophthalmology to advance clinical practice and leadership.

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Inside Roche R&D: Translating science into breakthroughs

Discover how Roche pRED scientists combine curiosity, data, and AI to addressealthcare’s biggest challenges in ophthalmology, neuroscience, immunology, and oncology.

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What’s it worth to have flexible care?

Explore The Value Collection and discover how flexible, people-centred healthcare can create value for individuals, communities and society.

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What’s it worth? The value of innovation in APAC

Strong and growing economies are built by healthy and productive populations

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Focus areas

Solutions

Finding innovative solutions for unmet medical needs is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to tackling the most complex challenges in healthcare, where our medicines and diagnostics transform and save lives.

Careers

Find jobs and learn more about exciting career opportunities at Roche, one of the world's leading research-based healthcare companies.