Principal Medical Science Director - Neuroimmunology

Roche • South San Francisco, CA

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About 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. The Opportunity We are seeking a dynamic medical leader with a background in Neuroimmunology to join the Medical network at Genentech. This position will report to the Therapeutic Area Lead (TAL) for Neuroimmunology within the Neurology Therapeutic Area. The Principal Medical (Science) Director will provide exceptional clinical and scientific leadership for medical affairs activities in the area of Neuroimmunology and related disorders, aiming to generate and communicate medical evidence that aids practitioners, patients, and payers in making informed health care decisions. The successful candidate will exhibit outstanding communication and leadership skills, building strong relationships with key stakeholders. This role also requires representing the US Medical function within cross-functional teams and initiatives at Genentech, Roche’s global organization, and external customer engagements, with an emphasis on leading fit-for-purpose teams, prioritizing work flexibly, and engaging in partnerships to address complex multidisciplinary challenges.

Requirements

• Advanced Clinical/Science Degree required (e.g. PharmD, PhD, MD etc.)
• Minimum 5-10+ years of relevant clinical / medical pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience with deep knowledge of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Experience or relevant knowledge of pre-approval drug development trials and/or post marketing medical evidence generation, including expertise in controlled and observational study designs, data analysis, and clinical/health economic interpretations
• Understanding of the US health care environment including the payer landscape, evidence based medicine tools and practices, and health technology assessments
• Ability to navigate complex and challenging situations and flex and thrive in an ambiguous environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide the medical perspective to a broader network of Medical Affairs professionals in both home and field organizations.
• Contribute to defining science and medical strategies that lead to impactful medical affairs tactics, particularly in the early stages of asset and indication development.
• Design, execute, and monitor medical strategies, plans, and tactics throughout the product lifecycle.
• Represent Genentech Medical Affairs externally at key meetings.
• Develop scientific partnerships with therapeutic area experts and execute collaborations.
• Lead efficient implementation of medical tactics by leveraging relevant expertise and insights.
• Execute US Medical/global clinical trial activities conducted as part of Medical Affairs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees