(Lead) Clinical Director - Alzheimer's disease

Roche; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Roche as a Lead Clinical Director in the neurology franchise to guide the development of innovative treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. This pivotal role involves leading late-stage clinical trials, ensuring scientific integrity, and working with cross-functional teams to advance the drug development lifecycle. If you have an MD or MD/PhD and a passion for patient-centered innovation, apply to be part of a safer, healthier future.

Qualifications

• An MD or MD/PhD with clinical training in neurology or dementia.
• Solid clinical research experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• A proven track record of scientific impact through publications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical development strategy for Phase II-III trials in Alzheimer’s disease.
• Drive clinical trial design and execution ensuring scientific rigor.
• Mentor and coach Clinical Scientists within the team.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Communication skills

Collaborative problem-solving

Influencing across a matrixed environment

Education

MD or MD/PhD

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

The Opportunity

We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love. Our Clinical Development team has a fantastic opportunity for a (Lead) Clinical Director to join the neurology franchise to support late-stage clinical studies.

This position offers a unique opportunity to 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.

In this role you will:

• Lead the clinical development strategy for one or more late-stage (Phase II–III) trials in Alzheimer’s disease

• Drive clinical trial design and execution, ensuring scientific rigor, ethical integrity, and clear regulatory alignment

• Provide medical monitoring for ongoing studies and ensure patient safety and data quality

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including regulatory, clinical operations, safety, biomarkers, biostats, and early research

• Mentor and coach Clinical Scientists within the team

• Engage with external stakeholders such as advisory boards, key investigators, and health authorities

• Contribute to scientific publications and lead Roche’s presence in neurology through key conferences and community engagement

• Provide clinical input to earlier-stage programs to strengthen Roche’s neuroscience pipeline
  

Who You Are

You are a mission-driven medical leader who combines scientific expertise with strategic thinking. You bring:

• An MD or MD/PhD , with clinical training in neurology or dementia, with deep expertise in Alzheimer’s disease

• Solid clinical research experience , including leadership in trial design and execution (preferably in the pharmaceutical industry)

• A solid understanding of the drug development lifecycle , from early-phase studies to post-marketing

• A proven track record of scientific impact , demonstrated through publications, presentations, or advisory contributions

• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence across a matrixed, cross-functional environment

• A passion for innovation and collaborative problem-solving , always with the patient at the centre
  

If you're excited by the opportunity to contribute to pioneering science with a direct impact on patients, apply now and help us to do now what patients need next!

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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