Opportunity
As a Clinical Development Lead, Neuroscience within our Clinical and Medical Affairs organization in Diagnostics, you will play a pivotal role in planning and implementing clinical development activities that bring medically‑differentiated solutions to patients globally. In this role, you will act as a senior strategic voice and trusted advisor, fostering an environment where science and collaboration thrive.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive Clinical Strategy: Lead the clinical development strategy for clinical diagnostic studies and complex programs in the Neuroscience area, defining clinical utility, intended use, and claim extensions across our portfolio.
* Lead Health Authority Interactions: Work closely with Global Regulatory Affairs in the completion and submission of global regulatory filings, authoring critical sections of meeting packages and reviewing clinical documents for international regulatory submissions.
* Forge Stakeholder Partnerships: Act as the clinical lead in external interactions with health authorities, build strategic relationships with international Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and drive development partnerships across industry and academia.
* Foster Communication Excellence: Oversee the implementation of communication strategies for clinical studies, representing the organization at major medical congresses, advisory boards, and in key publications.
* Champion Innovation & Excellence: Act as a key driver for competitive differentiation, innovation, and early pipeline activities while developing intellectual property strategies and optimizing clinical processes.
* Coach and Mentor: Act as a dedicated coach for team members, nurturing confidence and helping colleagues develop their skills and expertise.
* Travel: Willingness to travel up to 25% depending on project phases.
Who You Are
You are an analytical, strategic thinker who thrives in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment. You are passionate about customer and patient‑centricity, and you excel at integrating multiple cross‑functional perspectives into a unified clinical strategy.
Education and Experience
Education: Medical degree (MD) or an advanced degree (PhD) in Neuroscience or related fields.
Experience: Established experience within academia, diagnostics, or the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in the neuroscience area; demonstrated leadership of large, complex clinical development programs across all stages of product development and guidance of cross‑functional, matrixed teams.
Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of applicable global standards and regulations such as ICH‑GCP, FDA, and NMPA; experience with IVDD/IVDR and MDR preferred.
Inclusion & Collaboration: Ability to partner effectively across diverse regions, cultures, and time zones to foster an environment of belonging and collaboration.
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. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care. At Roche, we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment and to equal opportunity employment.
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