Global Study Lead, SWA Systems and Automation

Roche • Pleasanton, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 A healthier future drives us to innovate, continuously advance science, and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. We want to build a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche. The Global Study Lead is responsible for ensuring that all studies are designed, planned, executed, monitored, closed out and documented in an appropriate manner within the planned timeframe and cost; ensuring that the sponsor responsibilities are fulfilled, while assuring compliance to all applicable regulatory requirements. Responsible for the timeline and budget planning and execution of studies. Assigns and ensures delivery of specific tasks to/from other members of the study team. Provides oversight to outside support including CROs, consultants and/or medical advisors. The Opportunity Key Accountabilities Leads the global study team with full accountability for the study deliverables with respect to quality, budget and timelines, in collaboration with the Study Team and ensures the development of high quality study designs for sponsored studies in collaboration with internal and external experts In collaboration with Program Leadership, prepares different scenarios for evidence generation (e.g. study, real-world evidence) in cross-functional collaboration (e.g. with Regulatory Affairs, R&D, CDMA Project Teams) to support global strategies and planning of timeline and costs Develops key study documents (i.e., Design Validation Plan, protocol, study training materials, study forms and templates, study report) Oversees planning and operational aspects of Investigator Initiated Studies, Testing Access Readiness Program & Early Adopter Programs (TARPs) and Research Collaborations Oversees planning and operational aspects of companion diagnostics studies sponsored by Pharma partners Accountable for study-level budget of assigned studies. Responsibilities Adherence to regulations, guidelines and standard operating procedures, and ensures audit/inspection readiness. Execution of sponsored studies for assigned area of focus for registrational and/or non-registrational purposes through all study phases (planning, start-up. conduct and close-out). Oversees study activities outsourced to a service provider (i.e., CRO). Ensure that study results are published in collaboration with the Publication Team. Oversees projects to ensure completion on-time, within scope and budget; and tracks project performance to analyze the completion of short and long term goals. Build and maintains strong, collaborative relationships with cross-functional leaders, key internal and external stakeholders and other alliance partners, including CROs, in meeting business goals and ensuring operational excellence. Build and maintains relationships with international opinion leaders, investigators and key customers, bringing external know-how in-house for the development of new products and innovative study designs. Who You Are Minimum of bachelor's degree in Life Science with at least 5 years of relevant expertise in the Healthcare Industry and/or a related field. Experience or background in multiple disease areas is a plus. Has conceptual and practical knowledge of Product Development and basic knowledge of Clinical Operations or related areas. Has knowledge of best practices and the role of Clinical Operations in product development; is aware of Roche’s place in the market and our value proposition to patients and customers. Able to serve as a resource for colleagues with less experience and provides functional guidance; can lead moderate sized projects with manageable risks and resource requirements. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus Relocation benefits are not available. This role can be (site-based, hybrid, or remote) The expected salary range for the Principal Scientist position based on the primary location of Santa Clara or Pleasanton is $105,400 - $195,800 Annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance, as well as participation in a long-term incentive program. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below. Benefits Where pay transparency applies, details are provided based on the primary posting location. For this role, the primary location is Pleasanton. 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. Roche is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants. We believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are courageous in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow. We are proud of who we are, what we do, and how we do it. We are many, working as one across functions, across companies, and across the world. We are Roche.

Requirements

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in Life Science with at least 5 years of relevant expertise in the Healthcare Industry and/or a related field.
• Has conceptual and practical knowledge of Product Development and basic knowledge of Clinical Operations or related areas.
• Has knowledge of best practices and the role of Clinical Operations in product development; is aware of Roche’s place in the market and our value proposition to patients and customers.
• Able to serve as a resource for colleagues with less experience and provides functional guidance; can lead moderate sized projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Nice To Haves

• Experience or background in multiple disease areas is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to regulations, guidelines and standard operating procedures, and ensures audit/inspection readiness.
• Execution of sponsored studies for assigned area of focus for registrational and/or non-registrational purposes through all study phases (planning, start-up. conduct and close-out).
• Oversees study activities outsourced to a service provider (i.e., CRO).
• Ensure that study results are published in collaboration with the Publication Team.
• Oversees projects to ensure completion on-time, within scope and budget; and tracks project performance to analyze the completion of short and long term goals.
• Build and maintains strong, collaborative relationships with cross-functional leaders, key internal and external stakeholders and other alliance partners, including CROs, in meeting business goals and ensuring operational excellence.
• Build and maintains relationships with international opinion leaders, investigators and key customers, bringing external know-how in-house for the development of new products and innovative study designs.

Benefits

• A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance, as well as participation in a long-term incentive program.
• This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level