Roche
Specialist Trainee Clinical Fellowship in Ophthalmology (1 year contract)
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The PositionThe Ophthalmology Clinical Development Group is a highly dynamic and globally connected team based in Welwyn Garden City, UK, dedicated to the strategy, design, and execution of late-phase clinical trials for groundbreaking ophthalmology medicines.
We are seeking an ambitious, UK-based specialist trainee doctor to join us for a one-year Ophthalmology Clinical Development Fellowship (MD) - a unique opportunity to broaden your clinical training through the lens of pharmaceutical medicine. Join our mission to bring vital new treatments to patients with ophthalmic diseases.
The Opportunity
This one-year fellowship offers a distinctive opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of clinical research methodology and medicines development from a global industry perspective.
As an Ophthalmology MD Fellow in the Global Clinical Development Group, you may:
Contribute to the design and execution of clinical studies, as well as the analysis and interpretation of data for both investigational and marketed compounds.
Interact with globally recognized academic experts and clinical investigators.
Participate in key clinical strategy, implementation, and study management meetings to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and challenges of medicines development.
Provide clinical expertise in the ophthalmology disease area to cross-functional pharmaceutical development teams.
Contribute to the generation of abstracts and oral presentations for major external conferences (e.g., ARVO, AAO, EURETINA, ASRS) and other specialty meetings, along with potential publication opportunities.
Why a Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship?
Collaboration between pharmaceutical companies, the health service, and academia is key to improving patient outcomes and care.
Understanding drug development, regulation, and reimbursement processes is critical for physicians seeking to influence the delivery of healthcare.Our fellowships provide a unique perspective for those wishing to participate in or conduct clinical trials in their future careers.
Opportunities exist for impactful research using large datasets and for collaboration with key opinion leaders in the field.
Who You Are
A highly motivated and collaborative medical doctor currently undertaking a UK specialist training programme, ready to diversify your clinical training by immersing yourself in global pharmaceutical development
A UK ST4+ ophthalmology trainee or fellow (MD).
Deeply interested in advancing your understanding of and ability to influence the development and approval of medicines for patients with ophthalmic diseases.
Expected to secure Out of Programme (OOP) approval from your Training Programme Director or Deanery prior to commencing the post.
Prior clinical research experience is preferred, though not essential.
Please note that this is not a basic science fellowship leading to a post graduate degree.
Please ensure you include a CV and cover letter with your initial application.
As part of your cover letter, Roche is keen to understand your motivation in applying for this position. Your cover letter should not exceed one page. Please provide responses to the following:
Your key motivation for applying to this placement
Other than your knowledge within the therapeutic, what skills and experience will you bring to the role
Please note that face to face interviews will be scheduled in December 2025 / early in January 2026
Our team follows a hybrid work structure (majority of days on-site is required)
Who we areA 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.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.
