Matthew Johnson
Director of Access and Innovation, Roche Diagnostics
Biography/Career
With over 20 year’s commercial experience, Matt has a proven track record of leadership, building high performing teams and fostering collaboration. He is passionate about strengthening partnerships to drive meaningful change and improve healthcare outcomes.
Matt began his career at Roche in 2002 as part of a graduate program and has since held multiple leadership positions across the UK and Ireland. He is currently the Director of Access and Innovation (A&I), overseeing Medical Affairs, Public Affairs, Market Access, Health Economics, and two strategic functions - Business Development and Innovation.
Born and educated in Yorkshire, Matt studied Business & Marketing at Leeds University before embarking on his professional career in the healthcare industry. He is driven by the transformative impact that advances in healthcare can have on patient outcomes and is inspired by the opportunity to empower colleagues to grow, succeed, and contribute to meaningful change together.
Beyond his commercial and leadership achievements, Matt is passionate about leadership development and actively contributes to Roche’s leadership programs.
Outside of work, he is a keen traveler who enjoys immersing himself in different cultures and cuisines. He also has a passion for the outdoors, whether cycling, running, or exploring new destinations and soaking up the atmosphere.