Global Studies Leader (GSL)

F. Hoffmann-La Roche Gruppe; Welwyn Hatfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company seeks a Global Studies Leader in Welwyn, UK. The role involves leading the delivery of clinical studies, ensuring compliance with standards, and overseeing budget management. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in clinical research and demonstrate exceptional leadership and project management skills. This is an onsite position with multiple headcounts available.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading clinical studies.
• Experience in R&D within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional study management team.
• Oversee study budget and risk management.
• Ensure the study is always inspection-ready.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication

Strategic thinking

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

University degree in medical or biological sciences

Job description

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. The Product Development Global Clinical Operations team is at the heart of this mission, and we are looking for a Global Studies Leader to drive the operational execution of one or more clinical trials. This is a critical leadership position where you will have a direct impact on our ability to bring transformative medicines to patients with high unmet medical needs. As a Global Studies Leader, you will lead and drive the delivery of clinical studies from Phase Ib-IV, ensuring they align with our strategic goals, timelines, budget, and quality standards. This role requires a strong leader who can effectively collaborate and influence across a wide network of internal and external partners.

The Opportunity

• Lead a cross-functional study management team, guiding decision-making and ensuring the study progresses according to timelines, budget, and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain in collaboration with CRO partners a quality risk strategy and other essential study plans to drive clinical study execution and oversight.
• Oversee the study budget throughout its lifecycle, including re-forecasting and identifying and mitigating any financial risks.
• Manage external service providers and their contractual obligations, ensuring they deliver within agreed-upon timelines and budgets.
• Ensure the study is always inspection-ready, acting as the primary point of contact during audits or inspections.
• Lead with a growth mindset, providing regular feedback to study team members to support their professional development and foster a high-performing organization.
• Contribute to process improvements and innovation in clinical operations to exceed industry best practices.

Who you are:

You are a strategic, collaborative, and influential leader with a passion for clinical research. You have a proven track record of successfully leading clinical studies and inspiring cross-functional teams.

• You hold a university degree, preferably in medical or biological sciences, or a discipline related to clinical research.
• You have a strong, relevant clinical experience in R&D within the pharmaceutical industry, including project management experience.
• You have extensive knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements and demonstrated abilities in clinical study management processes.
• You have strong team leadership skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with strong strategic, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in a people leadership role is preferred, as this role may include people management responsibilities.
• Some international and/or domestic travel may be required.

This role is based onsite at our Welwyn, United Kingdom office. We have multiple headcounts available for this role. We look forward to your application.

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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.

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