Medical Director - Ophthalmology (2 year temporary position)

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The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.

Pharma Early Development is an exciting field in biomedical research that is central to delivering innovative medicines to patients. At Roche this involves working with colleagues across disciplines to integrate activities along the spectrum of development from the lab to patients, including Portfolio development, Research, Biomarkers and Translational Technologies. This position will give candidates the opportunity to experience cutting edge drug development and to gain experience in drug development from a Medical Director perspective.

The Opportunity

This position will enable you to acquire hands-on experience in Early drug development, and to be directly involved in the clinical development of therapeutic compounds in Ophthalmology. You will work closely with Patient Partnership, Safety, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Operations and Regulatory teams, integrating into an active program at Roche, and gaining new industry-specific skills. In addition you will:

• Participate in core responsibilities of clinical science and understand the role of different functions within Pharma Research and Early Development (pRED)

• Observe and support ongoing projects within the therapeutic area of the Ophthalmology department

• Contribute to key steps of drug development including strategic planning (e.g. clinical development plan, target product profile), preparation of Study material (e.g. study protocol), internal and external meetings (e.g. Investigator meeting, Scientific Advisory Meeting)

• Collaborate with different functions including Research, Biomarkers and Clinical Scientists, Patient Partnership, Safety, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Operations and Regulatory and to plan and implement study activities such as clinical endpoints and study design

• Interaction with senior leadership and patient associations

Who you are

You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point. Furthermore, it is essential that you bring all the following experiences and qualifications:

• Degree in Medicine (M.D.) or MD/PhD with deep expertise in Ophthalmology

• Previous industry experience within biomedical research in a large international matrix organization is essential

• Previous experience in pharmaceutical or drug development strongly also desired

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more.

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.