Roche

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.

pRED CMI2O at a glance

Within Roche’s Pharma Research and Early Development (pRED), the Cardiovascular & Metabolism (CVM) Therapeutic Area is focused on discovering and developing transformative therapies for patients with life-altering cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. With unparalleled strengths across diverse disciplines, Roche is uniquely positioned to lead in transforming science to medicines for patients with disorders of the Cardiovascular & Metabolism system.

Role Mission

We are seeking a creative, experienced, enthusiastic Medical Director for our Cardiovascular & Metabolism Therapeutic Area within the Early Development department. As a Medical Director in the Metabolism Early Development, you will be responsible for the strategic development and implementation of clinical Metabolism projects as well as ensuring the long term outlook of the clinical portfolio. You will ensure coordination of both internal and external efforts across the Metabolism disease area.

Your Impact

• Build and implement the clinical development strategy at the clinical level, working closely with counterparts in pRED functions and Late Stage product development and commercialization
• Ensure that the overall clinical vision and strategy for specific Metabolism projects is implemented
• Develop and communicate clinical strategic options that consider speed, technical, regulatory, business and operational needs
• Serve as a central Medical Director for Metabolism clinical projects (Phase 0 through end-of-Phase 2) and cross-functional stakeholders within the matrixed early development community
• Provide clinical development strategies for Metabolism Discovery teams (Pre-Phase 0) with respect to strategic fit and clinical developability of individual projects
• Serve on Project Teams and on Clinical Expert Teams in central roles such as Medical Director or Project Team Leader
• Build and support business development strategy and opportunities with clinical assessments and clinical development plans
• Represents the Metabolism Early Development team both internally 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. In addition you will bring:

• MD or MD/PhD (or equivalent) in with deep expertise in appropriate disease area (metabolism, diabetes, endocrinology, obesity)
• Significant experience in pharmaceutical or drug development strongly desired; demonstrated track record of translational clinical development (e.g., early clinical trial management, IND filing, experience in proof-of-mechanism or proof-of-concept determination of investigational agents)
• Collaborative leadership. The role requires a leader who inspires diverse individuals to work together, persuades others to pursue innovative ideas and can work with a large number of partners across the organization
• Strategic leadership. The candidate will articulate strategic clinical frameworks to inform operational delivery of the project(s). The candidate understands how to focus on the delivery of goals and will have the ability to contribute strategic insights to prioritization and decision-making.
• Ability to communicate effectively: clearly articulate complex concepts at all levels of the organization, encourage direct and open discussions; seek common ground in an effort to resolve conflicts.

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.

Our commitment

Roche commits to recognizing talent and aptitude. We prioritize encouraging and supporting our employees on their personal journeys by providing a safe, creative space to help them reflect, make decisions and grow in their career.

We are confident that we find the most innovative solutions by gaining different perspectives, asking and answering hard questions, and challenging the status quo. Roche embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious yet enthusiastic way; we are devoted to building a team that represents a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

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.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.