Vice President, Global Head Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology — Roche
CHF 85'500 - 129'500
Roche · Basel (BS)
- Location
- Basel
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 81 days ago
SalaryCHF 85'500 - 129'500
Role overview
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.
- 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.
- Key Responsibilities Global Strategy and Leadership
- Spearhead the assigned Disease Area in partnership with the GPS Disease Area Head (DAH).
- MD or MD/PhD with board certification/eligibility in a neurology specialty is strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of clinical development experience
Main responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities Global Strategy and Leadership
- Spearhead the assigned Disease Area in partnership with the GPS Disease Area Head (DAH).
- Together with the GPS DAH, establish and lead a fit-for-purpose DA Team with DA leaders from across the Roche Group.
Key requirements
- MD or MD/PhD with board certification/eligibility in a neurology specialty is strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of clinical development experience
- Proven leadership in the relevant disease area, which may be demonstrated by 5+ years in a clinical development leadership position within the biopharmaceutical industry or strong academic track record including clinical/scientific research and publication
- Proven experience with global regulatory submissions (IND, BLA, NDA) and active participation in meetings with Health Authorities strongly preferred
- Proven experience in managing, leading and developing people, including mentoring, coaching, and fostering career growth.
- Direct management (at least 5 years) of multiple direct reports is preferred. Technical/Functional Skills
- Excellent understanding of Phase I-IV drug development, with demonstrated expertise in Phase II/III within the assigned DA or Therapeutic Area.
- Strong understanding of molecular drivers, diagnostic methods, and the pathology of the Disease Area.
- Proven track record of managing global clinical development teams strongly preferred
- Proficiency in authoring and reviewing clinical documents, such as clinical protocols and IBs.
- Deep understanding of and demonstrated compliance with GCP requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
What the company offers
- Experience in evaluating external innovation working with business development colleagues to determine clinical development pathways and transformational benefit to patients strongly preferred
- Lead and/or define, in collaboration with functions across the drug development value chain, and in alignment with the DA strategy, asset strategies, clinical development plans, target product profiles, and clinical development stage transition decision criteria to ensure alignment with the DA strategy and achievement of the internal criteria (i.e. the Bar) for scientific rigor, patient benefit, and value.
Company and context
- The GDAH is a critical cross-functional connector, working in close collaboration with the Roche Group Research and Early Development organizations, Roche Diagnostics, Pharma Partnering, Pharma Technical Operations, and Global Pharma Strategy teams.
- Together with the GPS DAH, this role is accountable for the definition and execution of the global end-to-end DA strategy, collaborating with Roche Group Research and Early Development organizations, Roche Diagnostics, and Global Pharma Strategy teams to provide disease area and technical expertise.
- Establish DA goals that serve the overarching strategic priorities, and ensure end-to-end prioritization of activities and implementation excellence.
- Represent late-stage development and contribute to the overall portfolio strategy with internal and external stakeholders, such as Research, Early Development, Roche Diagnostics, Medical Affairs, Commercial, Regulatory and Pharma Partnering senior leaders as well as health authorities, therapeutic area societies, patient advocacy groups, and key opinion leaders.
- Serve as a standing member of development and business boards, and as PD co-chair of development boards, as assigned, to provide strategic development review and advice, go/no-go recommendations, and guidance towards maximising drug development efficiency and acceptable phase 3 PTS (probability of technical success).
- Be an active member of the therapeutic area leadership team, contributing to the definition and execution of the therapeutic area strategy with an enterprise mindset. Clinical Development Accountability
- Responsible and accountable for global clinical development.
- Lead the Global Development Leaders (GDLs), Medical Directors (MD)/Monitors (MM), and Clinical Scientists (CS) in their own organization or advise MDs and/or CSs in the Early Clinical Development organizations, to ensure excellence in clinical development.
- Manage, advise, and support GDLs and oversee clinical development in the assigned Disease Area, including design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of clinical studies within the Late Stage Development organization.
- Advise, or delegate advice, to RED Project Team Leaders on Clinical Development Plans.
Additional details
- Join Roche, where every voice matters. Key Responsibilities Global Strategy and Leadership
- Be an active member of the therapeutic area leadership team, contributing to the definition and execution of the therapeutic area strategy with an enterprise mindset. Clinical Development Accountability
- Accountable for strategic oversight, management, and prioritization of molecule enabling activities. Organization and Culture
- Direct management (at least 5 years) of multiple direct reports is preferred. Technical/Functional Skills
- Ability to lead innovation and significant change. Ability to influence without authority
- Strong enterprise mindset. Travel Requirements
- 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. A healthier future drives us to innovate.
Notes and original content
- Join Roche, where every voice matters.
- The Position
- Key Responsibilities
- Global Strategy and Leadership
- Be an active member of the therapeutic area leadership team, contributing to the definition and execution of the therapeutic area strategy with an enterprise mindset.
- Clinical Development Accountability
- Accountable for strategic oversight, management, and prioritization of molecule enabling activities.
- Organization and Culture
- Qualifications
- Direct management (at least 5 years) of multiple direct reports is preferred.
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