(Lead) Clinical Development Scientist

Roche; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Lead Clinical Scientist to advance the clinical development of Trontinemab for Alzheimer’s disease. This pivotal role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, designing and analyzing clinical studies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree and experience in drug development, particularly in Neurology. This position emphasizes collaboration in a dynamic global environment and offers an opportunity to impact Alzheimer's treatment significantly.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in relevant field.
• Proven drug development experience within biopharmaceuticals.
• Expertise in Alzheimer’s disease clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, monitor, and analyze clinical studies.
• Develop and maintain key clinical documents.
• Stay updated with scientific literature.

Skills

Clinical trials expertise

Data interpretation and presentation

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration in global teams

Education

PhD or PharmD preferred

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 Opportunity

Join Roche/Genentech as a Lead Clinical Scientist and play a pivotal role in advancing the clinical development of Trontinemab, the first anti-amyloid antibody in trials to use brain-shuttle technology to treat Alzheimer’s disease. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to ground-breaking drug development in Neurology, collaborate with cross-functional global teams, and drive progress in Phase II and III trials.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, monitor, and analyze clinical studies.
• Develop and maintain key clinical documents, including study protocols, investigator brochures, informed consent forms, and progress reports.
• Stay abreast of relevant scientific literature and integrate findings into clinical strategy planning.
• Review, interpret, and present clinical trial data internally and externally.
• Ensure adherence to GCP, regulatory standards, and quality protocols.
• Work closely with global teams through frequent remote collaboration.

Who You Are

You’re a highly motivated professional passionate about influencing your own development and making an impact in Neurology. You bring:

• An advanced degree (PhD or PharmD preferred) and proven drug development experience within the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical trials, particularly in Neurology, with a focus on Phase II or III Alzheimer’s Disease trials.
• Strong ability to interpret and synthesize scientific data and present it effectively in diverse settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative mindset, thriving as a team player in a global matrix environment.

Are you ready to help shape the future of Alzheimer’s disease treatment? Join us and make your mark.

The role will be based at our Welwyn or Basel sites. Please note that we are not able to provide any relocation benefits.

Where pay transparency applies, details are provided based on the primary posting location. For this role, the primary location is Welwyn. If you are interested in additional locations where the role may be available, we will provide the relevant compensation details later in the hiring process.

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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