Partnering with Pharma

As a pioneer in healthcare we are committed to driving groundbreaking scientific and technological advances that have the potential to transform the lives of patients worldwide. But we can’t accomplish this on our own. Only by partnering with the brightest minds in science and healthcare can we serve the needs of patients.

Who we are

“A great idea is a great idea, no matter where it comes from.”

active global partnerships.


of the medicines we brought to patients in the last decade were touched by a partner.

people worldwide focused on bringing in and managing lasting partnerships.


new medicines delivered to patients during the last decade.

are hosting our world-class scientists across 4 continents.

biomanufacturing capacity in the world with a worldwide reach.

What makes Roche a unique partner for you

At Roche and Genentech, our unique company structure and culture allows us to build deep and long-lasting connections with our partners to translate pioneering science into breakthroughs for patients. We believe partnering with other companies creates a resilient and agile ecosystem, allowing innovation to thrive. We are a reliable partner, focused on growing and flourishing together, with the ultimate goal of contributing to society.

3 facts that make us a unique pharma partner:

As the only company combining ground-breaking R&D, innovative pharma and diagnostic solutions with cutting-edge tech and data capabilities under one roof, we have the unique ability to support patients in their healthcare journey, from diagnosing to treating disease.

We have a proven history of driving some of the biggest breakthroughs in science and medicine – reshaping treatment paradigms to help people with devastating and difficult-to-treat diseases. Our world class scientific talent, spread globally across the Roche Group, is pursuing innovation in diverse ways, enabling them to tackle the big questions in healthcare from different angles. Together, we can increase our chances of success in discovering and developing further breakthroughs for patients.

We strongly believe in the fundamental value of partnerships. Forming relationships with innovative and trustworthy companies at all stages of development is core to how we invent, discover, and develop new medicines. Working together with a strong partner like us offers smaller biotech companies additional financial stability as well as scientific and industry expertise.

What we are looking for in a partner

Potential to make a significant difference for patients (i.e. science and innovation with breakthrough potential).

Shared passion for breakthrough science and the vision to make a lasting contribution to people’s health.

Mutual trust, shared values and openness.

Best and/or first-in-class innovation across our areas of interest.

Partnering with Roche & Genentech is not your typical corporate experience. Our success in bringing breakthrough treatments to patients today is the result of pioneering partnerships that are built on trust, flexibility, shared values and a passion for advancing science to make a lasting contribution for people’s health.

Partnering areas of interest

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Where we are

120 of our colleagues around the globe are building the bridge between brilliant ideas coming from within Roche and those coming from the world around us. Our global footprint with offices in Basel, South San Francisco, Boston, Cambridge, Shanghai and Tokyo offers speed, flexibility and accessibility.

Interested in partnering with us?

If you have an opportunity for collaboration or an interesting technology, or if you have an asset in one of our areas of interest, we would like to hear from you.

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