Principal Medical Scientist Director Infectious Diseases - Diagnostics

Overview

Principal Medical Scientist Director Infectious Diseases - Diagnostics at Roche Diagnostics (Rotkreuz, Zug, Switzerland). This role leads medical affairs strategies within the Infectious & Immunity portfolio, focusing on TB, Hepatitis, HIV, and HPV, and drives external research collaborations, including those in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

The position requires strong leadership, in-depth and broad scientific expertise in Infectious Diseases, and the ability to translate medical needs into Roche Diagnostics medical strategies that support clinical practice and drive Roche's commitment to being a trusted partner in Infectious Diseases.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Creates and implements the long-term Medical Affairs vision for Roche Diagnostics’ Infectious Diseases team’s engagement with external research partners
• Accountable for the development and delivery of the overall strategic medical external research collaboration plans
• Contributes to establishing and implementing policies, standards, and governance for Roche’s medical affairs-driven external research collaborations, networks, and alliances in Infectious Diseases
• Represents MA in cross-functional and cross-departmental key projects requiring strategic direction
• Ensures that planning of medical activities is aligned with Global Product Development Medical affairs processes/standards and budget
• Ensures that team members stay abreast of internal and external developments and maintain high levels of scientific and clinical knowledge in Infectious Diseases (TB, Hepatitis, HIV, and HPV)

People Leadership

• Ensures good collaboration and communication between other stakeholders and functions, within and outside of Medical Affairs
• May have direct report line manager responsibilities, including recruitment, compensation, development and training, performance management, succession management, and talent management

Compliance

• Is responsible for acting in line with legal, regulatory, and company standards and codes of practice (such as the Roche Code of Conduct and any other Roche directives and guidelines)
• International travel is required

Who you are

• Medical Doctor, registered as General Practitioner, with a PhD in Molecular Medicine (Virology) with intensive clinical practice in Diagnostics and recognized leader in Infectious Diseases Diagnostics, substantiated by publication records
• An experienced leader with proven results in people management, coaching, and mentoring. Strong track record of making decisions and aligning the organization behind them
• Has directed large-scale programs targeting infectious diseases, including TB, HIV, and neglected tropical diseases, as well as non-communicable conditions such as cardiometabolic syndromes and cervical cancer
• Has developed and implemented global clinical trials leading design, data analysis, and outcome evaluation
• Proven track record of scientific/medical cooperation and network with key opinion leaders, clinicians, and laboratorians to advance innovative health commodities and integrate them into health systems globally
• Diagnostics industry knowledge and understanding/experience with product development and commercialization processes. Professional experience within the field of Diagnostics (Industry or Global non-profit Organization), ideally as CMO at a global level
• Fluent in written and spoken English; proficiency in an additional language, such as Spanish, is advantageous

Closing date for applications: 29th Sept 2025

About Roche

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.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Strategy/Planning and Science
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing