The Management Team introduces itself...
...because there are always people behind a company who make a big difference.
Susanne Erkens-Reck,
General Manager
I´m responsible for...
providing patients in Austria with the best treatment options as quickly as possible. And together with our employees to create an inspiring, appreciative work environment in which it is fun to work and in which we grow professionally and personally.
At work I´m mostly looking forward to...
that my work makes sense for patients and their families. And of course on the diverse daily encounters with a wide variety of people inside and outside Roche, in Austria and globally.
My most valuable experience so far...
when Roche´s new breast cancer medication turned the disease from a death sentence into a treadable disease. Back then, as a young employee, I really understood what Roche is all about.
"Doing now what patients need next" means to me...
Focus, absolute precision and urgency where the patients need us. And pragmatism for everything else.
Susanne Erkens-Reck on LinkedIn
Johannes Pleiner-Duxneuner,
Chapter Lead Innovation to Business; Integrated Network Strategist Specialty Care
I´m responsible for..
With an innovative team, we work on projects and solutions that will play an increasingly important role in the future of healthcare. This includes the use of data and digital health applications as well as personalized medicine. Together with doctors and stakeholders in the health sector, we drive innovation in Austria. I see myself as a coach and supporter of our multi-disciplinary teams in the area of specialty care, from neurology to rare diseases.
At work I´m mostly looking forward to...
Working together in a team and the ongoing exchange with national and international experts
My most valuable experience so far...
In a multi-functional team we are able to meet the biggest challenges.
“Doing now what patients need next” means to me…
Cooperation with leading scientific institutions and researchers to develop new therapeutic approaches and opportunities for our patients.
Johannes Pleiner-Duxneuner on LinkedIn
Ines Vancata,
Chapter Lead Ecosystem Partnering
I´m responsible for...
to ensure that all people in need of our products are able to access and benefit from them. Build collaborations and partnerships and create solutions to ensure patient care with our innovative products.
At work I´m mostly looking forward to...
working with ambitious colleagues to create new solutions with our customers to secure access to medical innovation and support patients.
My most valuable experience so far....
to experience the power of agile teams in the flow! Strong teams and their people are the core element of any success and overcome the basic hurdles.
“Doing now what patients need next” means to me…
minimize hurdles in the healthcare system and create medical solutions for patients. With the commitment and passion of our mission to assist patients and address the challenges of the healthcare system to create sustainable solutions. Make a meaningful and sustainable contribution - Making a difference!
Ines Vancata on LinkedIn
Mike Starnawski,
Medical Director
I´m responsible for...
Together with a highly professional team of passionate individuals, I am responsible for clinical studies, medical information, integrated strategy and medical education. We work closely with medical experts and healthcare stakeholders to provide benefits to patients and societies.
At work I'm mostly looking forward to...
Working together in a local team and across the network of colleagues, particularly in Europe, to bring innovative healthcare solutions to patients in Austria.
My most valuable experience so far...
To be medical lead in the cross-functional team which brought transformative treatment to patients with neglected disease across the globe. Supporting my colleagues in their professional growth and bringing healthcare innovation to life.
“Doing now what patients need next” means to me…
Working together with leading scientific institutions and researchers to develop new healthcare solutions to increase benefit for patients and societies.
Annika Schoch,
Finance Director
I am responsible for…
leading the Finance and Business Processes Department: With a diverse and experienced team, we act as “custodians of performance” and ensure that we as an organization create the greatest value for patients and society. At the same time, we ensure that our medication physically reaches patients throughout Austria and that critical processes function smoothly internally and in cooperation with partners.
At work I'm mostly looking forward to...
making the impossible possible with my team every day. And the many exciting encounters that we have in the process: inside and outside of Roche.
My most valuable experience so far…
how we managed, as an organization of our size, to really reinvent ourselves, to better unleash the potential of our employees and to put patients and customers at the center of everything we do.
“Doing now what patients need next” means to me…
doing my best every day, because I know that patients and families are waiting for our innovations and they deserve nothing less than our best.
Veronika Unweis,
People & Culture Business Partner
I am responsible for…
People & Culture and it is important to me to create a diverse working environment in which employees feel valued and respected, learn from one another, develop their full potential and help shape the lives of patients.
At work I'm mostly looking forward to…
create something together in a team, to be creative and to learn.
My most valuable experience so far…
to support employees in their further development and to grow even in challenging times.
“Doing now what patients need next” means to me…
that we create a culture that inspires people to thrive in the network while shaping their own development and impact to support value creation for our patients, Roche and society.
Veronika Unweis on LinkedIn
Barbara Punz,
Transformation Lead
I am responsible for…
…supporting our organization in its transformation and ensuring progress in this evolution. My focus is on the constant development of an inspiring, agile corporate culture. The center stage are always the patients, for whom we develop new solutions together with the stakeholders in the healthcare system.
At work I'm mostly looking forward to...
…that we jointly advance relevant topics beyond the borders of Austria and, through increasing networking, let Roche's full potential become more and more effective. As an opportunity for new solutions and for exciting development opportunities for all colleagues.
My most valuable experience so far...
that major challenges and changes always offer opportunities to learn and grow.
“Doing now what patients need next” means to me…
…to think into the future and to live the vision of a networked and learning organization - to develop new ways of working with colleagues and customers and thus make possible what seemed impossible for patients.
Barbara Punz on LinkedIn
Alexandra Dworak,
Medical Chapter Lead
I am responsible for…
leading the Medical Chapter and I'm enthusiastic about passing on knowledge to others; to coach the medical team across functions and to promote personal development.
At work I'm mostly looking forward to…
to create new challenges and innovative patient-oriented initiatives and activities with my team and together with external stakeholders.
My most valuable experience so far…
to act constantly in a solution-oriented manner in relation to the further development of the team, and at the same time to support innovations in the field of healthcare.
“Doing now what patients need next” means to me…
continue to support patients and families in the best possible way and to improve future expectations of therapy options.
Alexandra Dworak on LinkedIn
Gudrun Lasinger,
Head of LTO Compliance Officer
I am responsible for…
maintaining our License to Operate and for ensuring that every employee knows and accepts their responsibility for complying with the legal framework in order to meet our patients' expectations for safe and high-quality therapies.
At work I'm mostly looking forward to…
to make a difference together with colleagues and to build a stable foundation for our activities.
My most valuable experience so far…
my most valuable experience so far is one that has been repeated many times. How much better and more creatively can a challenge be mastered when several people think together and work on solutions.
“Doing now what patients need next” means to me…
to think ahead in order to meet future expectations. With the necessary creativity for true innovation.
Gudrun Lasinger on LinkedIn
Astrid Hackl,
Integrated Network Strategist Oncology
I am responsible for…
our broad oncology portfolio.
Together with my colleagues, we work to ensure that our oncology preparations and services make the greatest possible difference for patients with cancer. In addition to our intensive research activity, the many years of excellent cooperation with highly specialized doctors, nurses and patient organizations are the most important basis for this.
At work I'm mostly looking forward to…
to work together with experts and colleagues from the entire Roche network across national borders, to learn from each other and to shape things together.
My most valuable experience so far…
was to experience personally how patients benefit from our preparations.
“Doing now what patients need next” means to me…
to constantly improve and make accessible the therapy options for patients in oncology.
Veronika Huter,
Marketing Chapter Lead
I am responsible for…
I am responsible for building and coaching a competent and motivated team of marketers. I want to promote skills, capabilities and new ways of working so that we are well positioned for current and future requirements. Our chapter aims to implement modern, customer-centric customer engagement across all channels, while at the same time ensuring the success of Roche's business.
At work I'm mostly looking forward to…
Tackling new challenges together with colleagues. To learn and do new things, to create an environment of psychological safety and positive team spirit. Promote people or projects with my contribution!
My most valuable experience so far…
How inspiring and fulfilling working towards a common goal in a well-functioning team can be, and how much value you can create for patients and for Roche in the process. How much fun it is to build good, trusting relationships with customers and to work together as equals.
“Doing now what patients need next” means to me…
Putting as many resources as possible into researching new drugs and solutions for patients - we can contribute to this by transforming ourselves into an agile, modern, "networked" organization that works efficiently.
Ursula Fischer,
Patient Journey Partner Chapter Lead
I am responsible for…
a highly motivated and very experienced team consisting of "Patient Journey Partners". Our mission is to continuously improve the patient journey from diagnosis to therapy to aftercare. In a spirit of partnership with doctors and patient organizations, we work together to remove obstacles and unleash opportunities to create added value for patients and society.
At work I'm mostly looking forward to…
that I can experience medical progress up close and in a cross-team constellation and that I can support patients to benefit from medical and diagnostic innovations.
My most valuable experience so far…
my two and a half year stay in Guatemala as part of a development aid project, which showed me that you can make the seemingly impossible possible if you believe in something and drive it forward with passion. At the same time, this commitment also taught me humility.
“Doing now what patients need next” means to me…
to invest in research and to plan and act sustainably. The most important thing: stay curious and listen to understand the needs of the patients.