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The Position

Roche’s Clinical Development organization is structured by therapeutic areas and is responsible for developing and executing the clinical development strategies and plans that deliver medically differentiated therapies and provide meaningful improvement to patients.

The Opportunity

Roche is looking for an experienced and specialized individual to join the Neuroimmunology Team within the Neurology Therapeutic Area. The successful candidate will focus on guiding the development of our MS & Neuroimmunology portfolio. Experience in MS drug development is preferred. Specific clinical and academic experience in multiple sclerosis + / - neuroimmunology is required.

• The Medical Director leads Clinical Development (CD) strategy, and ensures effective and efficient execution for an assigned molecule(s)/indication(s). Medical Directors perform their responsibilities independently and may lead multiple projects. They may be assigned CD strategy development and implementation oversight for an entire brand or franchise.

• The Medical Director will collaborate with cross-functional teams across the drug development value chain, including research and early development, regulatory affairs, data sciences, and biomarkers, to ensure efficient decision-making and successful progression of treatments through the pipeline.

• This position requires a strong clinical and scientific understanding of Neuroimmunological disease and Multiple Sclerosis, to be able to efficiently lead the CD strategy for the assigned molecule/indication meeting the required standards, to support the writing of clinical trial protocols and other regulatory documents, and to participate in a meaningful way in interactions with regulatory agencies.

Who You Are (Required)

• MD, MBBS or MD (MBBS)/PhD

• Board eligible/board certified in Neurology, and fellowship training in MS / Neuroimmunology

• Significant clinical trial +/- drug development experience in MS and/or Neuroimmunology

• Extensive understanding of Phase II – III drug development; knowledge and understanding of Phase I & IV drug development.

• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal communication, and influencing skills; proven abilities to influence internal partners, thought leaders, national advocacy organizations, and other relevant external parties; outstanding business presentation skills and the ability to facilitate effective decision-making.

Preferred

• Recognized multiple sclerosis (+/- Neuroimmunology) expert and thought leader as evidenced, for example, by publication record, history of presentations at scientific meetings, and/or advisory activities.

• Industry experience, specifically in MS drug development, including :

1. Experience authoring global clinical development plans

2. Experience working with various health authorities, including the FDA, EMA, and others; significant regulatory experience, providing clinical science information and input for regulatory submissions and processes.

3. Early clinical development and Phase I experience; clinical trial/development experience in other areas of Neurology.

4. Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary internal groups, resulting in demonstrable outcomes; evidence of major contributions to a local site community and the global community, including initiating and organizing special events and discussions.

• A strong orientation to teamwork and skills in conflict resolution and ability to influence without authority

If you are an experienced Neurologist passionate about drug development in MS, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that the level at which this role is offered may vary based on the expertise and experience of the successful candidate.

Who we are

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