Partnering with Pharma
Who we are
“A great idea is a great idea, no matter where it comes from.”
The Corporate Business Development function, formerly known as Pharma Partnering, manages the entire business development spectrum, from identifying new partnering opportunities to executing deals and managing global alliances and assets.
>250
active global partnerships supporting innovation, research, and long-term growth
19 out of the 23
new medicines have involved a partner over the last decade
130
people worldwide focused on bringing in and managing lasting partnerships
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Our approach
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.
Identify
the areas of interest
Search
for the latest developments
Start
in-depth conversations
Ensure
enduring partnerships
Where we are
130 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, Seoul and Tokyo offers speed, flexibility and accessibility.
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Basel: Keep discovering below
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South San Francisco: Learn more about our Genentech Partering team
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Shanghai: Learn more about our Asia Partnering team
What makes Roche a unique partner for you
At Roche and Genentech, our unique company structure and culture empower us to foster meaningful, long-lasting partnerships that transform groundbreaking science into life-changing advancements for patients. We are committed to transparent collaboration, creating a dynamic ecosystem where innovation thrives. As a trusted partner, we focus on mutual growth and success, driven by a shared vision of making a positive impact on society.
17 countries
are hosting our world-class scientists across 4 continents
Global manufacturing
network and worldwide commercial presence to serve 150+ markets
#1 ranked
in “AI future readiness” amongst pharmaceutical companies
3 facts that make us a unique pharma partner:
Our capabilities strongly position us to deliver on our ambition
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What we are looking for in a partner
What we focus on:
End-to-end disease areas
First-in-class or best-in-disease molecules
Novel targets or novel enabling modalities
Digital technologies, data sets, and advanced analytics
Assets we are looking for:
Answer a clear & addressable unmet need
Engages a "foundational target"
Possesses worthy pharmacologic characteristics
Achieves meaningful therapeutic differentiation
Unlocks a path to value
What we don't do:
Generics, biosimilars
OTCs
Animal health
Partnering areas of interest
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Propose a partnership
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.