Roche, a global leader in biotechnology and in-vitro diagnostics, has inaugurated its Digital Centre of Excellence in Pune, India, signaling a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to fostering digital talent and thought leadership in healthcare. Over the past three years, Roche has established itself as a respected player in the industry, and the new center reflects its dedication to leveraging the Indian and global digital ecosystem.
The 200,000-square-foot campus is designed to provide an immersive, employee-centric experience, incorporating post-pandemic workplace principles with wellness zones and relaxation areas emphasizing mental well-being. Accommodating nearly 1,300 professionals, the center focuses on developing cutting-edge healthcare solutions using technologies such as data analytics, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
Moritz Hartmann, Global Head of Roche Information Solutions, emphasized the company’s commitment to India, aiming to harness technology’s power to create innovative digital healthcare solutions. Egle Bronzini, Head of the Chapters in Roche Informatics, highlighted the strategic advantage of Roche’s presence in Pune, leveraging India’s exceptional talent pool to accelerate the digitization of the internal value chain.
Raja Jamalamadaka, Managing Director of Roche Information Solutions India Pvt. Ltd., emphasized the center’s significance in advancing Roche’s digital initiatives and contributing to the broader digital ecosystem in India. The focus on digital innovation aligns with Roche’s position as a pioneer in personalized healthcare, aiming to transform healthcare delivery through collaborations and combining diagnostics and pharma strengths with data insights. Roche, with a century-long legacy in scientific excellence, has consistently strived to improve and save lives globally. The commitment to sustainability and improving healthcare access has been acknowledged by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the fifteenth consecutive year. The Digital Centre of Excellence in Pune is poised to play a crucial role in advancing digital healthcare solutions, ensuring Roche’s continued leadership in the evolving landscape of the healthcare industry.