Responsibilities
* Build a new Ophthalmology Precision Medicine function from the ground up – defining the vision, structure, and scientific direction for a group that integrates biomarkers, advanced imaging, clinical science, and AI across the pRED Ophthalmology portfolio.
* Lead a cross‑functional expert team spanning translational medicine, imaging, clinical development, data science, and biomarker disciplines – ensuring precision medicine is at the heart of our Ophthalmology strategy.
* Bridge laboratory science and clinical practice by steering the generation of robust fluid‑ and imaging biomarker strategies that enable project and disease area decisions.
* Advance innovation in imaging science by directing cutting‑edge ophthalmic imaging approaches including OCT, OCT‑A, and FA to inform future clinical practice and therapeutic development.
* Enable translational insights through AI and data by integrating preclinical and clinical datasets using classical and next‑generation analytical approaches.
* Influence portfolio strategy across multiple retinal diseases including neovascular AMD, diabetic macular edema, geographic atrophy, and intermediate AMD – driving the direction and future of clinical development and research.
* Represent Roche externally through strong partnerships with scientific experts, investigators, and the broader ophthalmology community – remaining at the forefront of innovation.
Qualifications
* Board‑certified ophthalmologist (MD or MD/PhD) with deep expertise in ophthalmology, translational medicine, or biomedical sciences.
* Recognised expert in the retina space, with a strong scientific publication record and standing as a key opinion leader in your field.
* Deep knowledge of ophthalmic imaging technologies (OCT, OCT‑A, FA) and experience with imaging analysis or Reading Centre environments.
* Experience integrating preclinical and clinical data to support proof of biology, efficacy, and safety strategies, with some exposure to clinical trials.
* Collaborative scientific leader who thrives in matrix environments, energised by innovation and the opportunity to build something new.
Preferred Experience
* Applying AI or machine learning to ophthalmic imaging analysis or clinical data interpretation.
* Prior experience in pharmaceutical drug development programmes for retinal diseases.
* Flexible working arrangements may be available for exceptional candidates who wish to maintain some clinical activity alongside this role.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age.
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