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Roche in Rotkreuz

Rotkreuz is one of the most important sites for the Diagnostics business, and home to all the central functions and business areas

Roche has been active at its Rotkreuz site for over 55 years and has established itself as a leading provider of diagnostic solutions. We develop and produce innovative systems and tests that are used worldwide in clinics, laboratories, and doctors' surgeries. These solutions provide fast and reliable diagnoses of diseases, thereby improving the lives of patients.

Roche Diagnostics in Rotkreuz is the largest employer in the Canton of Zug, employing more than 2,990 people from 79 nations. Furthermore, more than 171 apprentices are trained in 11 different vocational fields in Rotkreuz.

In addition to Roche Diagnostics International Ltd , the sales organisation Roche Diagnostics (Switzerland) Ltdis also located at the site. Rotkreuz is one of the most important sites for the diagnostics business, bringing together all central functions and business areas.

Volunteering Week in Rotkreuz: Working together for the region

Discover the inspiring projects of the Volunteering Week in this video and find out why volunteering is so important. See how Roche employees from Rotkreuz support charitable institutions in the region and gain valuable experience in the process! Because at Roche, social commitment is important.

Support for employees to reconcile work and family life

We at Roche attach great importance to a family-friendly environment, because we believe that a balanced work-life integration is the key to success.

Roche is building an innovative production building at the Rotkreuz site

Roche was laying the foundation stone for a new diagnostics production building (Building 15) in Rotkreuz. The investment volume amounts to 215 million Swiss francs.

New STEM project for schools in Zug

We actively promote an interest and passion for technical professions among young people.

“Chillout” in Rotkreuz: more than just a break from everyday work - for an attractive working environment

Roche in Rotkreuz organises various events throughout the year or supports and facilitates participation. The aim is not only to ensure that employees at the site have fun.

Visitor day: A look behind the scenes at Roche in Rotkreuz

The visitor day took place in Rotkreuz on 26 March 2024. Around 60 participants took the opportunity to take a look behind the scenes at Roche Diagnostics International.

First Klima-Charta Zug+ Summit in Rotkreuz

The first summit of the Klima-Charta Zug+ project took place on 25 March under the motto "Intelligent solutions for climate-friendly Zug companies!". Roche Diagnostics International (RDI) hosted the event in Rotkreuz, as the company has supported this initiative since its beginnings.

Volunteering Week in Rotkreuz: Volunteers brave the weather for a good cause

Employees from Rotkreuz lend a hand at non-profit institutions in their region.

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Global Operations: The heart of Roche Diagnostics

The healthcare products we produce and deliver have an essential impact on people’s lives every day, every second. Get to know our global impact and team members.

Sustainability – our contribution

Roche has been committed to the environment for decades. As part of our goals for the next ten years, we aim to reduce our overall ecological footprint by half by 2030. The Rotkreuz site is already implementing various sustainable projects.

Titelverteidiger oder Absteiger

Am 9. Juni 2022 fand das Turmgespräch “Titelverteidiger oder Absteiger - Wie bleibt die Schweiz bei Innovationen weltweit an der Spitze?” statt.

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Curiosity and perseverance are – and have always been – conditions for progress, and these qualities have been vital to Roche in Rotkreuz for half a century now.

Our contribution

In Rotkreuz, we develop innovative tests, instruments, fully automated systems and digital solutions for the rapid and reliable diagnosis of diseases, in order to improve the lives of patients.

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Our campus

A working environment where everyone works together and feels connected, so that they can succeed and grow - that's what matters to us.

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Apprenticeship at Roche in Rotkreuz

Are you looking for an apprenticeship at Roche? We've been actively involved in vocational training for over 45 years. At the Rotkreuz site, we train around 171 apprentices in 11 different professions.

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Jobs at Roche in Rotkreuz

Are you looking for a new challenge? You can find vacancies in Rotkreuz here.

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Academia Collaboration

Collaborate with Roche Diagnostics in Switzerland. Explore student projects, internships, and innovation opportunities in health and med-tech. Gain industry experience and foster academia partnerships.

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