Senior Project Manager, Research Oncology

Roche•South San Francisco, CA

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. That’s what makes us Roche. The Opportunity The Department of Research Oncology is seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Manager to join the Project Management group. This role is a key bridge between scientific innovation and strategic execution, serving as the linchpin between scientific teams and strategic goals. You will manage complex research issues, influence technical strategies, and ensure early-stage drug candidates move efficiently toward preclinical development. The ultimate goal is to discover and develop innovative therapies for patients through exceptional project management. World-class execution in therapeutic discovery requires deep scientific expertise, strong cross-functional collaboration, management of fluid resources, and the integration of scientific rigor and process excellence. In this role, you will: Strategic Partnership & Team Leadership Partner with Project Leads to discover and assess the clinical value of new therapies. Articulate, monitor, and amend team goals, driving the team toward key deliverables and identifying scientific questions. Ensure timely and data-driven decision making by navigating governance and facilitating proactive risk evaluation and mitigation. Lead Team Effectiveness by acting as a steward of the Project Team System, managing team operations, facilitating meeting planning, and ensuring seamless information flow. Foster inclusive team dynamics to maximize scientific collaboration. Operational Excellence & Planning Execute high-quality, integrated plans for research projects, applying best practices. Track resource allocation to align project needs with the portfolio prioritization framework. Maintain strategic project schedule for projects; analyze and manage the strategic critical path. Identify and escalate cross-project challenges and bottlenecks, providing expert operational support. Ensure strategic project inputs are provided into business planning processes and reports. Prepare for entry into Development, partnering deeply with Early Development functions to ensure smooth transitions. Who you are

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline is required; an advanced degree in a scientific field is strongly preferred.
Generally over six (6) years of industry experience with relevant research discovery experience.
Scientific and Technical Acumen: Technical proficiency in Biology and Drug Discovery, with the ability to understand the organization and the Therapeutic context.
Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking: Scientist-minded professional who is a critical thinker, highly organized, and proactive in using critical thinking to navigate ambiguous situations and solve complex problems without bias.
Communication & Influence: An excellent communicator with the ability to communicate effectively across leadership and stakeholders, managing conflict and influencing others without formal authority.
Mindset: Demonstrates an Agility mindset.

Responsibilities

Partner with Project Leads to discover and assess the clinical value of new therapies.
Articulate, monitor, and amend team goals, driving the team toward key deliverables and identifying scientific questions.
Ensure timely and data-driven decision making by navigating governance and facilitating proactive risk evaluation and mitigation.
Lead Team Effectiveness by acting as a steward of the Project Team System, managing team operations, facilitating meeting planning, and ensuring seamless information flow.
Foster inclusive team dynamics to maximize scientific collaboration.
Execute high-quality, integrated plans for research projects, applying best practices.
Track resource allocation to align project needs with the portfolio prioritization framework.
Maintain strategic project schedule for projects; analyze and manage the strategic critical path.
Identify and escalate cross-project challenges and bottlenecks, providing expert operational support.
Ensure strategic project inputs are provided into business planning processes and reports.
Prepare for entry into Development, partnering deeply with Early Development functions to ensure smooth transitions.