Expert Imaging Lead, CVRM

The Opportunity

The Expert Imaging Lead, Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism (CVRM) plays a pivotal role in advancing the strategic and scientific application of imaging across our CVRM pipeline. The role bridges medical imaging science, pharmaceutical drug development, and advanced analytics/AI to design fit-for-purpose, scalable, and regulatory-ready imaging strategies.

• Serve as a leading expert in imaging science across the assigned therapeutic area, shaping strategy and leading high-impact, cross-functional initiatives
• Translate development needs into robust scalable imaging endpoints and embed AI, ML, and advanced analytics where appropriate
• Define and direct imaging strategy across multiple programs, influencing DEPCS TA digital strategy by anticipating clinical and business needs
• Partner with Disease Area (DA) Heads, TA Heads, and Franchise Heads to align strategic planning activities
• Identify pain points and specific critical needs of disease area strategies and large asset programs that can be addressed with imaging capabilities and solutions
• Represent DEPCS imaging strategy in functional and enterprise governance, influencing priority-setting, investment decisions, and cross-functional alignment
• Anticipate external trends in imaging science, regulatory expectations, and clinical innovation, incorporating these into strategic planning
• Lead the development and lifecycle management of DEPCS AI and medical imaging-based algorithms, from technology assessments to deployment
• Act as a scientific thought leader in imaging across Roche, enabling standardization, interoperability, and reusability of imaging data assets
• Lead large, global project teams or matrixed initiatives, ensuring integration of imaging into the broader development architecture
• Serve as a key liaison to external collaborators, academic partners, and vendors, shaping Roche’s role in the imaging science community

Who you are

• Hold a PhD, MD, or equivalent in Radiology, Imaging Science or a related discipline and 12+ years of experience in imaging science with strategic impact across clinical trials or drug development programs
• Broad and deep expertise in relevant imaging methods, including regulatory strategy and AI/ML-enhanced analytics
• Proven leadership in high-complexity, global projects and governance interactions
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead scientific strategy across functions and geographies
• Deep understanding of the clinical and drug development context, preference for CVRM experience
• Proven experience in data science, AI/ML, digital health, or related technologies and their application in the pharmaceutical industry
• Broad experience in the development of AI-based, data-driven solutions for healthcare
• Proven experience managing projects from concept through deployment and success measurement
• Process-oriented mindset with attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality results
• Capacity for independent thinking and ability to make decisions based upon sound principles
• Excellent strategic agility including problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Respect for cultural differences when interacting with colleagues in the global workplace
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in clear language

Preferred

• Recognized leader in the imaging community with external visibility (e.g., publications, leadership roles)
• Experience defining investment cases or shaping functional strategy for imaging innovation
• Familiarity with enterprise-level data architecture and how imaging integrates with multi-modal evidence generation