Hybrid Medical Director - Neurodegeneration bei Roche

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The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.

Roche’s Clinical Development organization is structured by therapeutic area and is responsible for developing and executing the late development (Phase II – III) clinical strategies and plans that deliver medically-differentiated therapies that provide meaningful improvement to patients.

Neurology represents a major focus area where we are committed to realizing our long-term vision of changing lives of patients with severe brain disorders. With unparalleled strengths across diverse disciplines, Roche is uniquely positioned to lead in transforming science into medicines for patients with disorders of the nervous system.

To achieve our goals, we are seeking a Medical Director focusing on neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson’s disease and/or Alzheimer’s disease). 

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will support one or more late-stage clinical projects, aimed at demonstrating the potential of new innovative molecules to address huge unmet medical needs in neurodegeneration.

You will leverage your expertise to translate innovative molecules into potentially transformative therapies for patients. By marrying science and strategy, you will design rigorous and efficient clinical experiments that will support robust decision-making, to get promising therapies to patients as soon as possible.

• Support cross-functional teams to design and execute clinical development plans across all phases of drug development, but with a focus on Phase 3

• Provide medical monitoring support for ongoing clinical studies

• Coach Clinical Scientists in a line- or functional-manager status

• Closely interface with cross-functional colleagues representing clinical operations, safety, clinical pharmacology, biostatistics, regulatory, research, biomarkers, and others

• Support external engagements with advisory boards, site investigators, health authorities, and other key stakeholders

• Provide clinical input to programs in research and early development 

• Support scientific communications and disseminate the results of clinical trials in the form of conference presentations and journal publications

Who you are:

• You have an MD or MD/PhD with at least 5 years of experience in longitudinal clinical research, including experience in clinical trials (in an industry or academic setting)

• You preferably have clinical specialty training in neurology, especially in movement disorders and/or dementia 

• You hold a strong track record of scientific excellence, evidenced by peer-reviewed research publications, presentations, and other scientific achievements

• As a leader, you will work within a matrix environment where influencing and inspiring others to strive for excellence is expected.

Location: Basel or Welwyn

Unwavering focus, collaborative teamwork and exceptional delivery are key behaviours that drive our mission of doing now what patients need next. Together, we can be transformative.

If you are passionate about contributing to a committed team and are dedicated to partnership and innovation, Roche is the place for you! Every role at Roche plays a part in making a difference in patients’ lives. Apply now and join us in making an impact!

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more.

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.