Experienced Clinical Scientist/Medical monitor in neurosciences

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Basel; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche is seeking an experienced clinical scientist to join the Neuroscience & Rare Diseases (NRD) group in pRED. You will lead Phase 0–2 clinical studies, collaborating with Clinical Operations and Medical Directors to plan, execute, and oversee trials while developing protocols and study reports.

A PhD in Neuroscience and medical monitoring experience in early trials are required. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration, and scientific leadership in a

Qualifications

• PhD in Neuroscience with 8+ years in drug development and 5+ years in early clinical programs.
• MD degree with experience as medical monitor in phase 1-2 trials.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with data review experience.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of Phase 0–2 studies in Neuroscience and Rare Diseases.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations and Medical Directors to plan, execute, and oversee clinical studies.
• Develop and write critical study documentation, protocols and study reports, guiding operational and regulatory strategies.
• Drive clinical data review plans and oversee study conduct, ensuring data quality from collection to analysis.
• Represent clinical science in study management and train/ support operations teams and sites.

Skills

Analytical skills

Education

PhD in Neuroscience

MD 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

In Roche’s Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organization (pRED), we make transformative medicines for patients in order to tackle some of the world’s toughest unmet healthcare needs. At pRED, we are united by our mission to transform science into medicines. Together, we create a culture defined by curiosity, responsibility, and humility, where our talented people are empowered and inspired to bring forward extraordinary life-changing innovation at speed. Neuroscience & Rare Diseases (NRD), we are committed to realizing the vision of the Roche One Pharma Strategy in Neurology to preserve and restore what makes people who they are. Our research and early development activities center around large and rare indications within four major therapeutic network areas: Dementias, Multiple Sclerosis, Movement Disorders, and Neuromuscular & Neurodevelopmental Disorders. With strengths across diverse disciplines, Roche is uniquely positioned to lead in transforming science to medicines for patients with disorders of the nervous system. We are looking for an experienced and passionate clinical scientist to join our team. You will bring 8+ years of experience in drug development and 5+ years the clinical scientist role in different neurological indications, including Alzheimer’s disease, neurodevelopmental disorders and multiple sclerosis. MD degree and medical monitoring experience in phase 1-2 clinical trials will be considered a major plus.

The Opportunity

Shape the future of global Phase 0–2 studies in Neuroscience and Rare Diseases, making a direct impact on patient care and innovative scientific research. Collaborate closely with Clinical Operations and Medical Directors to plan, execute, and oversee clinical studies in a supportive, high-performance team environment. Develop and write critical study documentation, including protocols and study reports, while guiding operational and regulatory strategies. Drive clinical data review plans and oversee study conduct, ensuring data quality from collection through to analysis, interpretation, and decision-making. Perform medical and safety data review in clinical studies and interact with study sites Represent clinical science in study management, fostering a culture of excellence by training and supporting operations teams and study sites. Partner with Data Management to design clinical forms and instructions, while continuously reviewing clinical and safety data to ensure patient wellbeing. Advance scientific knowledge by collaborating with leading academics, contributing to publications, and representing our innovative research at global conferences.

Who You Are

You hold a PhD in Neuroscience and bring over 8 years of experience in drug development and 5 years of experience in supporting early clinical programs in neuroscience spanning across different indications. You hold an MD degree and have experience as medical monitor in phase 1-2 clinical trials. You possess strong analytical and quantitative skills, with a proven track record in clinical data review, analysis, and reporting data. You have a solid understanding of clinical development processes, study design principles, and international clinical research and safety guidelines. You are a collaborative, solution-oriented scientist who communicates effectively across teams, values diverse perspectives, and makes sound, independent decisions. You have excellent written, oral communication, and presentation skills. You are adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, and willing to travel occasionally to support study needs.

At Roche, we aim high to deliver life-changing healthcare solutions. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on patients and healthcare systems worldwide, this is the place for you.

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. We believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are courageous in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow. We are proud of who we are, what we do, and how we do it. We are many, working as one across functions, across companies, and across the world. We are Roche.