UK Study Start-Up Lead: Drive Efficient Trials

Roche Holding AG; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche Products Ltd. in Welwyn, United Kingdom, seeks a UK Study Start-Up Lead to drive efficient, compliant initiation of Roche-sponsored clinical trials across therapeutic areas.

You will collaborate with local and global teams, CROs, investigators, and site staff to enable timely activation and robust regulatory submissions. The ideal candidate has proven trial start-up experience and regulatory submission knowledge in the UK, strong communication and organisational skills, and a life sciences

Qualifications

• A degree in life sciences or equivalent; postgraduate/master's degree highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Leading the country's study start-up strategy, focusing on efficiency, innovation, and collaboration with external stakeholders.
• Overseeing start-up operations and ensuring timely and efficient site activation and regulatory compliance.
• Engaging with government and institutional bodies, such as Ethics Boards and Health Authorities, to align on clinical trial policies and practices.
• Providing comprehensive strategic planning and oversight for budgeting and contract management.
• Identifying and driving opportunities for process automation, standardisation, and innovation.
• You will champion inclusive behaviours in your team and provide opportunities for their growth and development.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical start-up

English fluency

Education

Life sciences degree

Postgraduate degree desirable

Job description

Roche Products Ltd. in Welwyn, United Kingdom, seeks a UK Study Start-Up Lead to drive efficient, compliant initiation of Roche-sponsored clinical trials across therapeutic areas.

You will collaborate with local and global teams, CROs, investigators, and site staff to enable timely activation and robust regulatory submissions. The ideal candidate has proven trial start-up experience and regulatory submission knowledge in the UK, strong communication and organisational skills, and a life sciences