MD Clinical Development Fellowship - Infectious Diseases

Roche; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche invites applications for the Clinical Development Fellowship in Infectious Diseases at the Welwyn Garden City site. This one-year, full-time role supports late-phase clinical trial strategy, design and execution with cross-functional exposure across Roche and Genentech while being mentored by a UK-accredited physician.

You will contribute to study design and data interpretation, engage with global experts, participate in strategy meetings, and support communications for conferences and

Qualifications

• GMC registration is required with the right to work in the UK.
• Minimum of 3 years of direct clinical experience after qualification.
• Strong interest in understanding and influencing medicine development.
• Willingness to broaden training across specialty areas.
• Ability to connect clinical data to pipeline strategy and business goals.
• Commitment to personal and professional growth with access to development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, execution, data review, analysis and interpretation of data for molecules in development.
• Collaborate with global academic experts and clinical investigators to drive innovation.
• Participate in clinical strategy, implementation and molecule management meetings.
• Provide infectious disease expertise to cross-functional development teams.
• Assist in generating abstracts and oral presentations for external conferences and potential publications.

Skills

GMC Registration

Clinical Experience

Drug development interest

Strategic mindset

Growth mindset

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 Roche Clinical Development Fellowship in Infectious Diseases is a one-year, full-time position based within the Global Clinical Development Group at our Welwyn Garden City site. This cross-functional team is responsible for the strategy, design, and execution of late-phase clinical trials, offering you direct interaction across Roche and Genentech sites globally, while being supported by an experienced Welwyn-based supervisor and a UK-accredited Physician mentor.

The Opportunity

• Contribute to clinical studies: Be involved in the design, execution, data review, analysis, and interpretation of data for molecules in development.
• Collaborate globally: Interact with globally recognised academic experts and clinical investigators to drive innovation.
• Participate in key meetings: Engage in clinical strategy, implementation, and molecule management meetings to gain a deeper understanding of medicine development.
• Provide clinical expertise: Contribute your infectious disease knowledge to cross-functional pharmaceutical development teams.
• Generate scientific communications: Contribute to the creation of abstracts and oral presentations for key external conferences, alongside potential publication opportunities.

Who You Are

• GMC Registration: You hold active registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and possess the existing right to work in the UK.
• Clinical Experience: You bring a minimum of 3 years of direct clinical experience post-qualification, with a focus on serious or difficult-to-treat bacterial infections (e.g., infectious diseases, medical microbiology, critical care, respiratory, or acute hospital medicine).
• Passion for drug development: You are deeply interested in understanding and influencing the development and approval of medicines for patients.
• Desire to diversify: You are eager to broaden your training, whether you are currently undertaking specialty training or have recently completed it.
• Strategic mindset: You have the ability to connect clinical and scientific data to overall business goals and pipeline strategy.
• Commitment to growth: At Roche, you're empowered to design your own learning path. With access to training, cross-functional exposure, and leadership development, we support your unique growth journey.

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.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified