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Innovation

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Roche’s Approach to Innovation

Driven by our passion for what we do, our autonomy in how we find solutions, and the strength of our R&D structure we can take on the most complex challenges in healthcare.

Creating value to patients and health care systems

Roche’s Group Strategy

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Innovation focus areas: Opportunities for partners and suppliers

At Roche, our group strategy is centered on creating a healthier future through innovation and collaboration across diverse areas such as Digital Health, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Sustainability. We recognize the growing pressure on healthcare systems to deliver high-value care to patients at reduced costs.

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Consequently, our innovation efforts are focused on addressing these challenges by improving outcomes for diseases with the highest societal burden and meeting patients where they are.

External partners and suppliers play a crucial role in this journey. By working together, we can drive forward innovations that span the entire patient experience. Our strategic areas offer numerous opportunities for collaboration:

  • Digital Health: Leveraging technology to enhance patient care and streamline healthcare delivery.

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI): Using AI to develop predictive analytics and personalized treatments.

  • Sustainability: Committing to SBTi targets with the goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2045, ensuring our advancements in healthcare respect and preserve the environment.

These opportunities, along with our focus areas in Diagnostics and Pharma, guide the solutions we seek to develop in partnership with our suppliers.

Partnering

We are passionate about advancing science – no matter where it comes from. We identify the best innovations, whether internal or external, and delivering them to patients. Only by partnering with the brightest minds in science and healthcare, can we serve patients with difficult-to-treat diseases, both now and in future.

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Partnering with Pharma

> 250

active global partnerships

50%

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

130

people worldwide focused on bringing in and managing lasting partnerships.

Partnering with Diagnostics

53

new collaboration agreements in 2024

24

acquisitions since 2014

20+

years of partnering with companies and research institutes worldwide

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Collaboration with Suppliers and Startups for Innovation

At Roche, we go beyond strategic partnerships by engaging suppliers who can contribute to our innovation efforts. We seek collaborators who can help us advance digital health, harness the power of AI, and promote sustainability. Whether you're an existing partner or a new prospect, it's crucial that you align with our sustainable procurement practices. Together, we can create groundbreaking solutions that improve patient outcomes.

We engage with startups and suppliers in different ways

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