Medical Director, Gastroenterology, Early Clinical Development

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The Position

In Roche’s Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organization (pRED), we make transformative medicines for patients in order to tackle some of the world’s toughest unmet healthcare needs. At pRED, we are united by our mission to transform science into medicines. Together, we create a culture defined by curiosity, responsibility and humility, where our talented people are empowered and inspired to bring forward extraordinary life-changing innovation at speed.

Within Roche’s Pharma Research and Early Development (pRED), the Cardiovascular, Metabolism and Immunology Therapeutic Area is focused on discovering and developing transformative therapies for patients with some of the highest unmet needs today. With unparalleled strengths integrating diverse disciplines, Roche is uniquely positioned to lead in transforming science to medicines for patients with life-altering cardiovascular, metabolic and immunologic diseases. An important focus area within immunology is immune-mediated gastrointestinal disease including inflammatory bowel disease, given its substantial individual and societal impact.

The opportunity

As a Medical Director, Gastroentrology in Immunology Early Development, you will use your immunology and clinical expertise to help advance the Immunology portfolio and support internal and external efforts across the immunology disease area.

• You build and implement clinical development strategy for assets, working as part of a team including pRED functions and late stage product development and commercialization,

• You develop and communicate clinical strategic options that consider speed, technical, regulatory, business and operational needs,

• You are a source of clinical and development expertise for projects in discovery,

• You are a matrix leader of clinical teams, ensuring high performing teams capable of progressing projects with high quality and urgency.

• You build and support partnering strategies and contribute to the evaluation of external partnering opportunities with clinical assessments and clinical development plans,

• You represent the Immunology Early Development group both internally within the matrixed pRED community and externally at conferences and international meetings

Who you are:

You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You are looking for a company where you receive the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Working in a multi-cultural environment motivates you.

You will bring the following:

• MD required with Board Certification (or equivalent deep disease area expertise) in gastroenterology. Clinical or research experience in Inflammatory Bowel Disease is preferred. Significant experience in clinical development, obtained in academia, large pharma or biotech. Experience in early clinical development of new molecular entities preferred.

• Established scientific expertise in an area of gastrointestinal research, for example through a PhD or demonstrable track record of scientific and/or clinical research.

• Evidence of leadership expertise, either in a matrix or line management context. The role requires a leader able to inspire diverse individuals to work together, prioritise and deliver on goals and build clinical strategy integrating input from a range of stakeholders.

• Effective communication, with an ability to clearly articulate complex concepts at all levels of the organization

If you are proud of contributing and feel you have the dedication to teamwork and innovation that we are seeking, then Roche is the organization for you. Every role at Roche plays a part in making a difference to patients’ lives. If you want to work in a passionate team, make your mark & improve lives, apply now.

Your Location

This position is located in Basel or Welwyn

Ready to take the next step? We'd love to hear from you. Apply now to explore this exciting opportunity!

 

 

Where pay transparency applies, details are provided based on the primary posting location. For this role, the primary location is Basel. 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.