Richeal Cline

Head of Diagnostics Global Operations and Global Head of Quality & Regulatory, Roche Diagnostics

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Richeal Cline is the Head of Diagnostics Global Operations at Roche Diagnostics, a role she assumed in January 2025. Prior to this appointment, she served as the Global Head of Quality & Regulatory and continues to fulfill this role until a successor is named. In her dual roles, Richeal oversees two vital organizations comprising over 11,000 employees worldwide, managing the sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution of diagnostics solutions as well as quality, regulatory affairs, compliance, and product sustainability.

She is a member of the Roche Diagnostics Leadership Team and is a passionate advocate for driving more equitable access to healthcare solutions around the world.

Richeal began her journey with Roche Diagnostics in 1997 as a Scientist in Branchburg, New Jersey, USA. Over her distinguished career, she has held various leadership positions across research, operations, quality, manufacturing and regulatory affairs. With over 25 years at Roche, Richeal has continuously taken on increasing responsibilities within both the pharma and diagnostics sectors.

Originally from Ireland, Richeal attended university in the United States receiving a B.S. in Biology, M.S. in Clinical Chemistry both from the University of Scranton and a MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University. Richeal lives in Indianapolis with her husband and three children.