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Roche Diagnostics is seeking a Principal Medical Science Director to join its Global Medical Affairs team. This pivotal role will lead medical affairs strategies within the Infectious & Immunity portfolio, specifically focusing on TB, Hepatitis, HIV, and HPV. The incumbent will be instrumental in driving external research collaborations and partnerships, including those in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). 

The role requires strong leadership experience, in-depth and broad scientific and disease area expertise at the level of internationally recognized Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and clear business understanding to identify and address the relevant medical needs of clinical practice and to drive the medical strategy supporting Roche Diagnostics' commitment as a trusted partner in Infectious Diseases.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Strategic Leadership

Creates and implements the long-term Medical Affairs (MA) vision for Roche Diagnostics’ Infectious Diseases team’s engagement with external research partners

Accountable for the development and delivery of the overall strategic medical external research collaboration plans

Contributes to establishing and implementing appropriate policies, standards, and governance for Roche’s medical affairs-driven external research collaborations, networks, and alliances in Infectious Diseases.

Represents MA in cross-functional and cross-departmental key projects requiring strategic direction

Ensures that planning of medical activities is aligned with Global Product Development Medical affairs processes/standards and budget

Ensures that team members:– 1. Stay abreast of internal and external developments, trends, and other dynamics in Infectious Diseases (TB, Hepatitis, HIV and HPV) 2. Maintain the highest levels of scientific and clinical knowledge in Infectious Diseases (TB, Hepatitis, HIV, and HPV).

People Leadership

Ensures good collaboration and communication between other stakeholders and functions, within and outside of Medical Affairs.

May have direct report line manager responsibilities, including but not limited to recruitment, compensation, development and training, performance management, succession management, and talent management

Compliance

Is responsible for acting in line with legal, regulatory, and company standards and codes of practice (such as the Roche Code of Conduct and any other Roche directives and guidelines)

International travel is required

WHO YOU ARE

Medical Doctor, registered as General Practitioner, with a PhD in Molecular Medicine (Virology) with intensive clinical practice in Diagnostics

Recognized leader in Infectious Diseases Diagnostics, substantiated by publication records.

An experienced leader with proven results in people management, coaching, and mentoring

Experienced track record of making decisions and aligning the organization behind them

Has directed large-scale programs targeting infectious diseases, including e.g. TB, HIV, and neglected tropical diseases, as well as non-communicable conditions such as cardiometabolic syndromes and cervical cancer.

Has developed and implemented global clinical trials leading design, data analysis, and outcome evaluation.

Proven track record of scientific/medical cooperation and network with key opinion leaders, clinicians, and laboratorians to advance innovative health commodities and integrate them into health systems globally.

Diagnostics industry knowledge and understanding/experience with product development and commercialization processes

Professional experience within the field of Diagnostics (Industry or Global non-profit Organization), ideally as CMO at a global level 

Fluent in written and spoken English; proficiency in an additional language, such as Spanish, is advantageous.

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.

Roche Diagnostics International in Rotkreuz is a leading provider of diagnostic systems solutions, and the largest manufacturer of fully automated in vitro diagnostic systems in Switzerland. We are more than 2’700 passionate colleagues from over 65 nationalities. Find out more about our site in Central Switzerland, here.

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 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.

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