Roche

Senior/Principal Scientist, Computational Neuroscience, Computational Sciences Center of Excellence

Roche$130K — $279K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD or equivalent in a relevant field with deep understanding of neurodegeneration/neuroimmunology and computational methods.
  • Postdoctoral research or 6+ years experience after PhD for Principal Scientist role.
  • Expertise in Perturb-seq and CRISPR screening methods.
  • Experience with patient tissue or CSF/PBMC atlases.
  • Familiarity with AI approaches to extract scientific insights.
  • Strong publication record with impactful scientific achievements.
  • Excellent communication skills and experience in multidisciplinary environments.

Responsibilities

  • Extend Roche’s data ecosystems to enhance the Neuroscience portfolio.
  • Develop a strategy for data mining using large language models, automation, and AI.
  • Integrate human genetic data, single-cell atlases, and other datasets to uncover insights into neurodegenerative and neuroinflammatory diseases.
  • Nominate new targets for the Neuroscience department and identify biomarkers for ongoing programs.
  • Lead computational efforts on pipeline programs, supporting validation and studies related to safety and biomarkers.

Benefits

  • Relocation benefits available.
  • Annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
  • Comprehensive benefits package as detailed in additional resources.
Full Job Description

We seek a creative and highly accomplished scientist to develop and execute Genentech/Roche’s Foundational Data and Models strategy in Computational Neuroscience, helping to deliver new treatments for neurodegenerative and neuroinflammatory diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS and multiple sclerosis, in the department of Computational Biology & Medicine within the Roche Computational Sciences Center of Excellence (CS-CoE).

The Opportunity:

  • Working within and extending Roche’s existing data ecosystems to accelerate our Neuroscience portfolio.

  • Developing strategy to effectively mine large data and drive science using LLMs, advanced automation and AI agents.

  • Analysis and integration of human genetic, single-cell atlases, perturbation and other data types to derive novel insights into the pathobiology of neurodegenerative and neuroinflammatory diseases.

  • Nomination of new entries to Neuroscience department Target Assessment Portfolio and identification of new biomarkers for existing therapeutic programs.

  • Serving as computational lead on pipeline programs, supporting target validation, mechanism of action, safety and biomarker studies

Who You Are:

  • PhD or equivalent with in-depth training in a relevant field, and deep understanding of both biological pathways relevant to neurodegeneration/neuroimmunology and computational methods to study these pathways (Senior Scientist). Additionally, successful postdoctoral research or 63e3 years equivalent experience after PhD (Principal Scientist).

  • The ideal candidate will have deep experience in many of the following types of analysis:

  • Perturb-seq and related CRISPR screening

  • Patient tissue or CSF/PBMC atlases

  • Use of human genetics to prioritize drug targets

  • Familiarity with AI approaches and AI agents to enable scientific insights

  • A track record of impactful scientific achievement, which may be demonstrated by co-first/lead as well as contributing author publications

  • Excellent communication skills and evidence of success in complex, multidisciplinary environments

Onsite presence, on our South San Francisco campus, is expected for at least 3 days a week.

Relocation benefits will be available for this posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, California is $130,800 - $242,800 (Senior Scientist) and $150,700 - $279,900 (Principal Scientist). 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.

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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.
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