Global Study Lead

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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.

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

The Opportunity: 

The key accountabilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• 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 5+ years of experience managing the full lifecycle of sponsored studies, ensuring projects meet performance goals within scope, quality, budget, and timeline. 

• You have extensive experience in ensuring that study results are published in collaboration with the Publication Team.

• You have in-depth knowledge and experience in the role of Clinical Operations in product development; are aware of Roche’s place in the market and our value proposition to patients and customers.

• You have experience with PHCS and Companion Diagnostic trials, specifically within pathology and core lab indications

• 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

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting  

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Tucson Off Campus is $100,400-186,400 Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.  

This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

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