Roche

P&CGovernmentRelationsPartner

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“P&C Government Relations Partner at Roche. Skills: Government Relations, Saudi Labor Law, Immigration Law, Saudization Regulations. Lead and oversee administrative operations. Ensure efficient coordination with government entities”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

problem-solving abilities

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to manage sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Human Resources, or a related field, Minimum 7–10 years of experience in government relations and administrative roles within Saudi Arabia, Deep knowledge of Saudi labor law, immigration law, Saudization regulations, and government e-services platforms, Fluent in Arabic and English (both written and spoken)

What You'll Do.

Lead and oversee administrative operations

Ensure efficient coordination with government entities

Manage employee government-related processes

Manage government portals processes

Oversee employee work permits and visas

Handle company registration renewals

Act as liaison between company and government bodies

Monitor changes in labor and government policies

Coordinate ELM activities

Oversee onboarding activities

Support new joiner integration

Partner to improve P&C processes

Responsible for offboarding activities

Maintain and update employee records

Ensure compliance and audit-readiness

Prepare periodic reports

Build relationships with governmental institutions

Support P&C with administrative needs

Represent company during inspections

Own administration and office management processes

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate ELM activities with above country PSO and PTB teams; Partner with the global PSO to continuously improve P&C processes; Own PTB activities that must be executed locally in partnership with PTB team; Support P&C with governmental and administrative needs

Full Job Description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. ### ### The Position The P&C Government Relations Partner is responsible for leading and overseeing all administrative operations and ensuring efficient coordination with government entities. The role ensures full compliance with local labor, immigration, licensing, and regulatory requirements, while also managing internal administrative services and employee government-related processes. (e.g., visa processing, Saudization tracking, GOSI registration). **Your Responsibilities** **1\. Government Relations** * Manage all processes related to government portals (e.g., Muqeem, Qiwa, GOSI, Mudad, Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Commerce, Immigration, and Civil Defense). * Oversee employee work permits, visas, residency renewals (Iqama), exit/re-entry visas, and transfer of sponsorships (Naqal Kafala). * Handle company registration renewals, commercial license updates, Saudization compliance, and nationalization program reporting. * Act as the primary liaison between the company and government bodies, municipalities, labor offices, and regulatory agencies. * Monitor changes in labor and government policies to ensure timely adjustments in internal processes and alignment of relevant P&C teams. **2\. Local Employee Life Cycle Management (ELM)** * Coordinate all ELM activities with above country PSO and PTB teams. * Oversee and follow up on the onboarding activities of the new joiners with the line manager. * Supports the new joiner to integrate into Roche’s environment and provides access for all needed facilities. * Part

Free ATS check

Applying for this P&C Government Relations Partner role?

Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.

How to Apply on Workday

  • Workday has a multi-step form — save your progress after every section.
  • "Apply With LinkedIn" can fail or lose data; manual entry is more reliable.
  • Watch for the "Submit for Review" final step — hitting "Save" alone does not submit.
  • Job requisition numbers are useful when following up with HR by email.

ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED

What do employees actually say about Roche?

Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.

Read Company Rants →