Global Clinical Operations Excellence Leader

Roche; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 137,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoffmann‑La Roche Ltd. seeks a Global Clinical Operations Excellence Leader to transform trial delivery and implement new operating models across clinical finance. You will partner with PDQ, pRED, gRED, USM, and PDMA to improve efficiency and governance in budgets, contracts, and vendor oversight.

The role requires 7+ years in clinical space, deep knowledge of ICH/GCP, and ability to influence external stakeholders to shape long-term trial landscapes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 7+ years in clinical development.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trials and drug development processes.
• Proficient understanding of ICH, GCP and other regulatory guidelines.
• Ability to anticipate external factors and influence trial strategy.
• Familiarity with related business functions and cross-functional impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of program-level clinical finance strategies.
• Embed learning, process and system excellence across PDG initiatives.
• Develop strategies to support enterprise-wide clinical objectives.
• Oversee budgets, contracts, FMV and investigator/site payments across regions.
• Govern and optimize vendor relationships to enable trials and projects.
• Drive continuous improvement and change management across the organization.

Skills

Clinical trials

Budgeting & Finance

Regulatory guidelines (ICH/GCP)

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

At Roche/Genentech Pharma Product Development Global Clinical Operations (PDG), we are determined to transform drug development and realize our Pharma Ambition to deliver 20 transformative medicines addressing diseases with the highest societal burden by 2029.

As a Global Clinical Operations Excellence Leader in PDG, you will be pivotal in driving portfolio-wide improvements and boosting clinical trial delivery productivity. This role involves fostering innovative trial execution, tackling critical needs, and collaborating with key stakeholders across PDQ, pRED, gRED, USM, and PDMA. You will lead and shape initiatives to implement new operational models with both internal and external partners, ultimately impacting clinical trial delivery.

The Opportunity

• Lead the development and execution of program-level strategies in Clinical Finance ensuring alignment with patient and trial needs
• Provide strategic leadership and subject matter expertise to embed learning, process, and system excellence across PDG while advancing initiatives that accelerate delivery of enterprise-wide priorities.
• Develop and implement strategies for Clinical Operations Excellence initiatives that support our business objectives
• Oversee the execution and governance of initiatives within global PDG Clinical Operations and with external stakeholders relating to clinical trial Finance including Budgets, Contracts, FMV and Investigator/Site Payments.
• Leads the development and implementation of program-wide clinical finance strategies and standards in collaboration with program leadership. This involves overseeing process management, ensuring compliance, monitoring performance, and streamlining vendor decisions and oversight
• Provide subject matter expertise on a range of strategic activities to support the execution of our clinical trial infrastructure across different regions
• Identify and drive continuous improvement and change management activities to solve complex problems and embed change within the organization
• Participate in or lead vendor identification and build strong relationships to ensure the successful execution of clinical trials and/or enabling projects

Who You Are

• You bring a bachelors level education with at least 7+ years' of experience in the clinical space
• Strong working knowledge of clinical trials and drug development, or related expertise
• Proficient understanding and application of ICH, GCP, and other regulatory guidelines
• Ability to anticipate and influence the external environment to shape the clinical trial landscape for long-term success
• Familiarity with other business functions and an understanding of how your decisions impact other parts of the organization

Relocation is not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Mississauga is 136,936.00 and 179,728.50 of hiring range. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors as determined by the company.

We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for this role.

This posting is for an existing vacancy at Hoffmann‑La Roche Ltd.

Who we are

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.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.