Global Clinical Program Lead

Roche•Tucson, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Clinical Program Lead within the Clinical Development and Medical Affairs (CDMA) chapter, you will provide high-level strategic leadership and scientific rigor for global evidence generation programs. You act as the primary strategic architect between Life Cycle Teams (LCT) and clinical execution, ensuring diagnostic solutions are backed by robust data to improve patient outcomes. Operating in a matrixed global environment, you will drive the development of Integrated Evidence Generation Plans (IEGP) and oversee complex clinical trials from inception through regulatory success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or related field (Advanced degree preferred).
8+ years of project or clinical trial coordination/management experience within a regulated CRO, diagnostic, or pharmaceutical environment.
Proven track record managing clinical trial execution, bio-sample testing/management, and quality assurance processes under strict timelines.
Demonstrated ability to lead by influence and drive consensus within a heavily matrixed, multi-site global organization.
Deep mastery of international regulatory standards (ICH-GCP, ISO, GMP, GLP) and diagnostic/medical testing environments (FDA, CAP, CLIA, WHO).

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (Master’s, Ph.D., or PharmD) in a life sciences or clinical research discipline.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certification.
Prior experience managing clinical programs bridging IVD (In Vitro Diagnostics) or companion diagnostics with therapeutic development.

Responsibilities

Drive the planning, development, and delivery of global evidence generation programs, maintaining full accountability for program progress, budgets, timelines, and strategic risk management.
Architect and lead the development of Integrated Evidence Generation Plans (IEGP) for assigned products in close partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
Serve as a strategic partner and primary interface between CDMA and Life Cycle Teams (LCTs), aligning clinical evidence generation with broader business strategies.
Partner with Functional Partners and Sub-Chapter Leads to define resource requirements and coordinate capacity across CDMA Networks and Project Teams.
Oversee program-level budgets and trial timelines, performing proactive scenario assessments to mitigate operational and regulatory risks.
Ensure proactive alignment across Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Diagnostics Partners, and cross-functional CDMA chapters to ensure seamless trial execution.
Champion a patient- and customer-centric mindset while fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment across global matrixed teams.