
Published: 2023.05.12.
Tell us about yourself
Mabuhay! I’m Virmary Rose C. Martinez from Roche Philippines, a graduate of BSBA-Marketing at University of San Carlos, AY 2013. Upon graduating, I swiftly embarked on my career journey in the pharmaceutical industry, and in 2018 I joined Roche as a Product Specialist. Since then, I have been highly involved in sales, operations, marketing, patient safety, key account management and now as a Patient Journey Partner.
People perceive me as someone who is enthusiastic and optimistic and the life of the party. I love to spend quality time with people over coffee or on road trips and learn from their experiences and share each other’s wisdom.
Why did you choose Roche, why have you chosen to stay with Roche and what do you most enjoy about working at Roche?
A few of the many reasons why I chose to stay dedicated and passionate about serving our Filipino cancer patients through Roche Philippines are because of the career development opportunities at Roche, the company culture, compensation and benefits, delivering impactful work and having great colleagues. But the one that made me glued to this unique organisation is the unwavering support by our enabling and leadership team. They exemplify our core values and demonstrate MALASAKIT (compassion) for each and every one of us.
What I also enjoy about working at Roche is having a healthy work-life balance. Roche recognises the importance of having a good work-life balance and offers flexible work arrangements or other benefits that support employees’ well-being. I was given the flexibility to work remotely for more than a year, which allowed me to attend to my personal needs as a single mother of a daughter. They also extended all the efforts they could in supporting my brother, who underwent a kidney transplant through the Life-Saving Benefits programme.


"Individually, we are one drop; together, we are an ocean. In the symphony of collaboration, each note contributes to a melody that resonates with the beauty of shared experiences, making our journey as a team at Roche not just productive, but profoundly enchanting and fulfilling."
Virmary Martinez
Patient Journey Partner, Philippines
slide 1 of 10 The Perspectives Programme is an excellent way of getting to know Roche and gain insights on how we are evolving personalised healthcare for the benefit of patients. It’s also a great way to focus on your strengths and the opportunities that lie ahead. Severin Schwan, CEO Roche