Global Study Lead

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections,  where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

Who We Are

At Roche Diagnostics Solutions (RDS), our mission is clear: to diagnose earlier, develop faster, and personalize treatment because every patient is unique. Our Clinical Development & Medical Affairs (CDMA) team drives innovation to improve healthcare outcomes globally.

We see ourselves and our customers as a team that can only reach its full potential together. By listening closely to patients and physicians, and leveraging digitalization and new technologies, we get closer to their real-world needs. This collaborative spirit creates an environment where ideas can grow and new ways of doing things can be tried - resulting in competitive products that get to patients faster.

Our work spans the entire product lifecycle, from discovery to post-launch. By collaborating with internal teams, external partners, and patients, the CDMA chapter provides crucial medical insights, designs and executes clinical studies, and offers on-market support. Ultimately, we generate comprehensive clinical evidence that demonstrates product safety, effectiveness, and scientific validity - facilitating smooth product registration, adoption and reimbursement globally so we can save lives and improve patient quality of life.
 

The Opportunity

• Lead global study teams with full accountability for high-quality clinical trial deliverables, managing timelines, milestone execution, and multi-million-dollar clinical budgets.

• Design and execute innovative global operational study strategies in cross-functional collaboration with Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Research & Development teams.

• Develop and validate fundamental study documentation, including clinical protocols, design validation plans, and essential investigator templates.

• Deliver robust operational oversight for diverse clinical programs, including Investigator-Initiated Studies, Early Adopter Programs, and strategic partner collaborations.

• Manage international clinical vendor portfolios (CROs, functional consultants, medical advisors), leading selection processes and driving high-performance execution.

• Build collaborative, high-impact partnerships with international medical investigators, opinion leaders, and global alliance partners to integrate cutting-edge healthcare expertise into operational designs.

Who You Are

• You bring a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, or a closely related field, combined with established experience in global clinical operational roles.

• You possess strong, practical expertise managing clinical study development phases (from initial planning and start-up through conduct to active study close-out).

• You demonstrate deep working knowledge of international clinical regulations and standards (such as ICH-GCP, IVDD/IVDR, MDR, or FDA guidelines) to proactively maintain inspection-readiness.

• You are an agile communicator and collaborative leader, capable of resolving complex problems, building cross-functional consensus, and guiding project teams through fast-paced, matrixed environments.

• You are deeply passionate about fostering an environment of belonging, working seamlessly across diverse regions, cultures, and time zones to put the needs of patients first.

Together, we’ll advance along the whole patient journey with the aspiration to prevent, stop and cure diseases.

 

 

Where pay transparency applies, details are provided based on the primary posting location. For this role, the primary location is Sant Cugat del Vallès. If you are interested in additional locations where the role may be available, we will provide the relevant compensation details later in the hiring process.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.