Lead Medical Director, Product Development, Hematology

About the role

Roche's Clinical Development organization develops and executes late-stage (Phase II–III) clinical strategies and plans for medically differentiated therapies. The Lead Medical Director leads or makes major contributions to the Clinical Development (CD) strategy and plan and is responsible for the effective and efficient execution of the assigned molecule(s) and indication(s). The position is based on-site in Boston, MA, San Francisco, CA, Basel, CH or Welwyn, UK, and relocation support is not provided.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of the Clinical Development Plan (CDP) for the assigned molecule(s) and indication(s)
• Gather and analyze data needed to build the CD plan, and ensure the CDP aligns with the CD strategy and annual LCP
• Collaborate with internal and external partners and stakeholders, including business development, research, commercial and legal
• Take part in early development and Phase I study discussions, and review and give late-stage input to Phase I and II protocols
• Contribute to regulatory filings and submissions, and provide clinical science input for regulatory processes
• Work with CST members and sub-teams on CDP components such as analytics/data strategy, KOL development and publications strategy

Required profile

• Board certified or board eligible (or equivalent) MD (MBBS) or MD(MBBS)/PhD physician in Oncology and Hematology
• 5+ years of post-graduate clinical/scientific research and/or clinical trial experience
• 3+ years in biopharmaceutical clinical development, including late-stage drug development
• 3+ years of medical monitoring experience in life sciences, supporting senior team members
• 2+ years engaging with clinical sites, PIs and KOLs
• Significant experience with data analysis, interpretation and scientific writing (manuscripts, grants, protocols, health authority documents)
• Ability to foster an inclusive, productive team culture in fast-paced settings

Preferred

• Lymphoma as the disease area of focus
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication and influencing skills
• Experience with clinical trial designs, including outcome trials
• Sound knowledge of the pharma/biotech industry and drug development functions

What we offer

• Expected salary range of $213,000 - $396,000 for the Boston location, depending on experience, qualifications and location
• A discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance
• Benefits described in the original listing