Clinical Scientist, Early Development Oncology

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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.

This position is located within our Roche Pharma Research and Early Development (pRED) organization, dedicated to the clinical development of novel cancer therapeutics. We collaborate closely with various functions, including the Therapeutic Modalities, Discovery, Medical and Biomarker Clinical Leaders, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Data Strategy and Delivery, Data and Analytics, Regulatory, Clinical Operation, and Clinical Safety, as well as within the Late Stage Oncology therapeutic areas, to translate hypotheses into innovative Therapeutics with meaningful improvement for patients.

As a Clinical Scientist at Roche, you will be integral to our clinical development process and team, ensuring our studies are patient-centric and inclusive. The Early Oncology Clinical Development team is responsible for developing and executing the early development phases (from the pre-entry-into-human phase to Phase I, and Phase II) and clinical strategies. Your role will involve overseeing and executing tasks related to clinical science in collaboration with a dedicated team of professionals to drive clinical trials forward up to final study reports.

The Opportunity

• Lead clinical activities and the Clinical Team, supporting the clinical development strategy and contributing to the clinical development plan and target product profile for the assigned molecules and indications

• Provide scientific input and lead some of the activities related to the development and finalization of study-related documents, including but not limited to protocols, clinical study reports, investigator brochures, IND annual reports, Health Authority briefing books, IND submissions, and responses to Health Authority’s questions

• Lead the clinical trial data and medical-scientific review, final analysis, and interpretation including the development of clinical study reports, publications, and internal/ external presentations, jointly with the medical lead

• Collaborate with Global Patient Partnership to incorporate patient perspectives into clinical trials, ensuring our studies are inclusive and relevant to patient needs

• Mentor junior colleagues, coordinate the activity of the clinical scientists' team for a dedicated program, and provide training, and scientific input to operational colleagues, external partners, and study site staff

Who You Are

• PhD, MD, PharmD, or similar advanced degree or equivalent experience in life sciences or a related field required

• 5-10 years of experience in clinical trials, preferentially in oncology and pharmaceutical companies, with a strong emphasis on the clinical plan, study design, protocol development and execution, and trial execution and management from pre-entry-into-human phase to Phase I, and Phase II.

• Experience with matrix organization and cross-functional structure, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong problem-solving abilities

• A diligent professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about making a difference in patient's lives

• Ensure compliance with the Good Clinical Practice, Standard Operating Procedures, and regulatory requirements

Unwavering focus, collaborative teamwork, and exceptional delivery are key behaviors 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 have the dedication 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 by advancing oncology clinical research!

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.

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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.