Global Clinical 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
Are you ready to drive clinical innovation and lead global study management teams from First-in-Man through Proof of Concept? In this role, you will champion operational excellence and clinical trial execution to deliver life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.
The Opportunity
Drive Study Strategy: Design comprehensive study operational strategies by integrating the patient voice and driving simplicity and efficiency
Lead Global Study Teams: Provide operational expertise and thought leadership to cross-functional study teams, accountability for milestones, timelines, and budgets.
Manage Risk and Compliance: Proactively identify and mitigate clinical study risks while ensuring strict adherence to ICH/GCP standards and regulations.
Oversee Vendor Performance: Provide strategic direction and robust oversight for outsourced clinical activities to ensure high-quality vendor delivery against scope.
Innovate and Champion Change: Drive process improvements, implement emerging clinical technologies, and participate in cross-functional healthcare initiatives.
Location & Structure: This role is based onsite at our Welwyn, United Kingdom office. ( or alternatively at Basel Headquarter, Switzerland office) Our team follows a hybrid work structure, requiring a fixed number of onsite days per week. Please note that relocation benefits are not available for this job posting
Who You Are
Experienced Clinical Operations Leader: You bring a university degree (preferably in Life Sciences) or equivalent experience, backed by a strong track record in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
Strategic Thinker with Deep Compliance Knowledge: You possess solid working knowledge of the drug development process and clinical research regulations.
Agile and Collaborative Problem Solver: You thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, with a growth mindset and comfort traveling internationally as needed.
Empowering Team Coach: You are passionate about achieving successful outcomes by leading, coaching, inspiring others, and fostering a speak-up culture.
Visionary and Catalyst: You connect day-to-day operations to a broader purpose, seeking value creation and encouraging experimentation across teams.
At Roche, you’ll thrive in a culture that values different perspectives and creates a place of belonging, where we challenge ourselves to excel and achieve strong results, together.
Where pay transparency applies, details are provided based on the primary posting location. For this role, the primary location is Welwyn. 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.
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