Advanced degree in life sciences or medicine (MD/PhD/MS) required
10+ years of drug development industry experience
Experience leading teams in a matrix environment required
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Proven ability to foster cross-functional collaborations
Excellent communication and influence skills with executive management
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional Project Teams in developing novel therapeutics
Guide Project Teams from pre-IND to Phase III for pivotal clinical trials
Direct scientific oversight of activities, budget, and planning
Develop project vision, strategy, and risk assessments with stakeholders
Utilize deep knowledge of disease biology for strategic decision-making
Benefits
Relocation benefits not available
Potential for a discretionary annual bonus
Access to comprehensive health benefits
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Collaborative work environment with diverse teams
Full Job Description
The Opportunity
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Leading cross-functional Project Teams focused on the development of novel therapeutics including large and small molecules, and other therapeutic modalities.
Leading Project Teams from pre-IND to Phase III Go to deliver first/ best-in-class and/or best in disease therapeutic molecules for pivotal clinical trials to enable successful global development and commercialization of gRED molecules.
Provide direction and leadership to the Project Team including scientific oversight of activities, budget and planning.
Partner with key stakeholders to develop project vision, strategy, product evaluation, product scope, project milestones, risk assessment and management strategies, as well as project investment requirements. Project Teams typically include representation from Research, Development, Commercial, Finance, Regulatory and Manufacturing.
Utilize his/her deep understanding of disease biology and global drug development to effectively lead Project Teams and to drive strategic decisions for the Early Stage Portfolio Committee. The PTL role will report into the Portfolio Management and Operations function in gRED.
Who You Are:
Advanced degree in life sciences or medicine (MD/ PhD/ MS) required
10+ years of industry experience in drug development, including experience in early phase non-clinical and clinical drug development and regulatory knowledge.
Experience leading teams in a matrix environment is required
Strong decision-making and analytical skills are required
Must possess a strong ability to cultivate excellent cross-functional collaborations.
Excellent communication and influencing skills with a proven ability to work with executive management are critical to the success of the role.
Preferred:
Relevant therapeutic area experience in Immunology and/or Oncology
The location for this position is in South San Francisco, CA.
Relocation benefits are not available for this position.
The expected salary range for this position, based on the primary location of California, is between $247,000 and $458,800. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
About Roche
Roche Holding AG is a Swiss multinational healthcare company that operates worldwide under two divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics. Its holding company, Roche Holding AG, has bearer shares listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The company headquarters are located in Basel. Roche is the largest pharmaceutical company in the world, and the leading provider of cancer treatments globally. The company also produces a range of diagnostic tests for medical professionals and patients. Roche was one of the first companies to bring targeted treatments to patients. In 2019, Roche had over 100,000 employees worldwide, and generated revenue of CHF 61.5 billion.
