Global Study Lead
Roche
Summary
The Global Study Lead is responsible for ensuring that all studies are designed, planned, executed, monitored, closed out and documented in an appropriate manner within the planned timeframe and cost; ensuring that the sponsor responsibilities are fulfilled, while assuring compliance to all applicable regulatory requirements. Responsible for the timeline and budget planning and execution of studies. Assigns and ensures delivery of specific tasks to/from other members of the study team. Provides oversight to outside support including CROs, consultants and/or medical advisors.
Job description
The Opportunity
- Leads the global study team with full accountability for the study deliverables with respect to quality, budget and timelines, in collaboration with the Study Team and ensures the development of high quality study designs for sponsored studies in collaboration with internal and external experts
- In collaboration with Program Leadership, prepares different scenarios for evidence generation (e.g. study, real-world evidence) in cross-functional collaboration (e.g. with Regulatory Affairs, R&D, CDMA Project Teams) to support global strategies and planning of timeline and costs
- Develops key study documents (i.e., Design Validation Plan, protocol, study training materials, study forms and templates, study report)
- Oversees planning and operational aspects of companion diagnostics studies sponsored by Pharma partners
- Accountable for study-level budget of assigned studies. Adherence to regulations, guidelines and standard operating procedures, and ensures audit/inspection readiness
- Execution of sponsored studies for assigned areas of focus for registrational and/or non-registrational purposes through all study phases (planning, start-up, conduct and close-out)
- Oversees study activities outsourced to a service provider (i.e., CRO)
- Ensure that study results are published in collaboration with the Publication Team
- Oversees projects to ensure completion on-time, within scope and budget; and tracks project performance to analyze the completion of short and long term goals
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with cross-functional leaders, key internal and external stakeholders and other alliance partners, including CROs, in meeting business goals and ensuring operational excellence
Who you are
- You have a bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field
- You have 8+ years of experience managing the full lifecycle of sponsored studies, ensuring projects meet performance goals within scope, quality, budget, and timeline
- You have in-depth knowledge and experience in the role of Clinical Operations in product development and are aware of Roche's place in the market and our value proposition to patients and customers
- You have clinical trial management knowledge and experience in the oversight and conduct of clinical trials within the pathology/tissue diagnostics indication areas
- You have clinical trial management knowledge and experience in the oversight and conduct of clinical trials within the Personalized Healthcare Solutions (PHCS)/Companion Diagnostic studies (in partnership with a Pharma partner) area
- You have experience managing complex projects by using analytical judgment and innovative thinking to assess risks and solve difficult problems
- You have prior experience building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with cross-functional leaders, key internal and external stakeholders and other alliance partners, including Pharma partners or CROs, in meeting business goals and ensuring operational excellence
Preferred Qualifications
- You have an advanced degree in Life Sciences or a related field
- You are able to serve as a resource for colleagues with less experience and provide functional guidance; can lead moderate sized projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
- You have the ability to solve complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field
- 8+ years of experience managing the full lifecycle of sponsored studies
- In-depth knowledge and experience in Clinical Operations in product development
- Clinical trial management knowledge and experience in pathology/tissue diagnostics indication areas
- Clinical trial management knowledge and experience in PHCS/Companion Diagnostic studies
- Experience managing complex projects using analytical judgment and innovative thinking
- Experience building and maintaining collaborative relationships with cross-functional leaders, stakeholders, and alliance partners including Pharma partners or CROs
Benefits
- Annual Bonus
- Health Insurance
- Disability Accommodation
Company overview
Roche is a Swiss multinational healthcare company and a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, founded in 1896 and headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. As the world's largest biotech company and the fifth-largest pharmaceutical company by revenue, Roche operates through two primary divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics. The company is renowned for its leadership in personalized healthcare, combining strengths in both drug development and diagnostic testing to deliver tailored treatments for patients. Roche maintains a strong focus on oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, and central nervous system disorders, with a portfolio that includes over 30 medicines on the World Health Organization's Model Lists of Essential Medicines. The company owns significant subsidiaries including Genentech, Chugai Pharmaceuticals, Ventana Medical Systems, and Foundation Medicine. With approximately 103,000 employees worldwide and operations in over 100 countries, Roche has established itself as a leader in cancer treatments globally while maintaining a robust pipeline of innovative therapies and diagnostic solutions. The company's commitment to sustainability has been recognized through ten consecutive years as Group Leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry.