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The Position

In Roche’s Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organization (pRED) , we make transformative medicines for patients in order to tackle some of the world’s toughest unmet healthcare needs. At pRED, we are united by our mission to transform science into medicines. Together, we create a culture defined by curiosity, responsibility and humility, where our talented people are empowered and inspired to bring forward extraordinary life-changing innovation at speed.

Within Roche’s Pharma Research and Early Development (pRED), the Cardiovascular, Metabolism and Immunology Therapeutic Area is focused on discovering and developing transformative therapies for patients with some of the highest unmet needs today. With unparalleled strengths integrating diverse disciplines, Roche is uniquely positioned to lead in transforming science to medicines for patients with life-altering cardiovascular, metabolic and immunologic diseases. An important focus area within immunology is immune-mediated gastrointestinal disease, including inflammatory bowel disease, given its substantial individual and societal impact.

The Opportunity

As a Medical Director, Immunology in Immunology Early Development, you will use your immunology and clinical expertise to help advance the Immunology portfolio and support internal and external efforts across the immunology disease area.

• You support the delivery of clinical studies and work as part of a cross-functional team to build and implement clinical development strategy for assets.

• You develop clinical strategic options that consider speed, technical, regulatory, business and operational needs,

• You are a source of clinical and development expertise for pre-clinical programmes.

• You may be a matrix leader of clinical teams, playing a role in building high-performing teams capable of progressing clinical plans with high quality and urgency.

• You contribute to the evaluation of external partnering opportunities,

• You represent the Immunology Early Development group both internally within the matrixed pRED community and externally at conferences and international meetings

Who you are:

• You hold an MD degree and bring a minimum of 5 years of clinical research experience within either an academic or industrial setting.

• You possess deep expertise in immunology-related indications, specifically within fields like nephrology, respiratory medicine, or gastroenterology.

• You have a track record in early clinical development (Phase I/II), specifically focusing on the transition of New Molecular Entities (NMEs) into human trials.

• You demonstrate hands-on mastery in designing, executing, and interpreting complex clinical studies, ensuring data integrity and scientific rigor.

• You have experience working and leading effectively in matrix teams.

This position is located in Basel or Welwyn

Ready to take the next step? We'd love to hear from you. Apply now to explore this exciting opportunity!

Where pay transparency applies, details are provided based on the primary posting location. For this role, the primary location is Basel. 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.

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