Senior Director, Data Management & Analytical Data Science Solutions

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 183,000 - 339,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation not available

Job summary

Genentech, a member of the Roche group, seeks a Senior Director, Data Management & Analytical Data Science Solutions to lead Biometrics product strategy, data ingestion, processing, and AI integration in clinical development. You will bridge science and engineering, defining the architectural roadmap and analytics vision for global pipelines.

You will manage cross-functional teams, ensure GxP compliance, and drive AI-native solutions across regulatory submissions.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a science or technology discipline.
• 10+ years in Product Engineering and Business Analysis with pharma/biotech Biometrics experience.
• 4+ years in a leadership role managing interdisciplinary teams.
• Fluency in modern software architecture and AI agents in biometrics workflows.

Responsibilities

• Define long-term product roadmap and financial objectives.
• Integrate AI/ML capabilities and track KPIs for business outcomes.
• Lead modernization and scaling of cloud-native data pipelines.
• Oversee end-to-end portfolio from ideation to retirement.
• Architect seamless UX for internal scientists and clinicians.
• Manage global teams, SaaS vendors, and delivery partners.
• Drive data-informed decision making and cross-functional collaboration.
• Deploy generative AI agents and ML models into biometrics workflows.
• Ensure validated systems and regulatory alignment for AI-driven submissions.

Skills

Product Engineering

Business Analysis

Biometrics

AI Agents

Education

Master's or PhD in Science/Technology

Tools

APIs

Cloud

Microservices

Job description

Senior Director, Data Management & Analytical Data Science Solutions Roche Digital Technology (RDT) is where innovation meets purpose. As a global team at the heart of Roche, we are a community of business-minded technologists committed to help shape tomorrow’s digital future of healthcare. Our mission is to power Roche through cutting-edge digital technologies, harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence, data, and scalable tech innovations. Driven by purpose and passion, we’re building a future where digital is a core strength across all of Roche, enabling smarter ways of working, unlocking human potential, and driving breakthroughs that truly matter for millions of patients around the world.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Director, you will act as the Head of Product Biometrics holding complete strategic autonomy over the end-to-end technology portfolio enabling clinical data ingestion, processing, and advanced analytics. You will bridge complex scientific domains with modern digital engineering, defining the product strategy, architectural roadmap, and AI integration vision that powers Roche's global clinical pipeline. The Biometrics team provides the core analytical capabilities and data pipelines for clinical development. The team delivers the technology solutions required for acquisition, ingestion and harmonization of CRF and non-CRF data from clinical studies, enabling statistical analysis and aggregation and delivering the data for regulatory reporting. The solutions enable the development of advanced analytics models to support product development decisions. Your mission is to lead this multidisciplinary global team in building scalable and compliant AI-integrated/AI-native products that transform this critical pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the long-term product roadmap and financial objectives.
• Aggressively integrate AI/ML capabilities and track KPIs to ensure alignment with business outcomes.
• Lead the architectural modernization and global scaling of cloud-native data pipelines handling petabyte-scale clinical datasets with high availability and real-time processing capabilities.
• Oversee the end-to-end portfolio, identifying innovation opportunities and managing the evolution of complex products from ideation to retirement.
• Architect a seamless user experience for internal scientists and clinicians by anticipating market shifts and emerging technology trends.
• Manage a complex ecosystem of global internal teams, SaaS vendors and external delivery partners.
• Drive a culture of data-informed decision-making, continuous learning, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Drive the deployment of next-generation generative AI agents and machine learning models directly into biometrics workflows to automate data harmonization and regulatory reporting.
• Oversight of validated systems, GxP compliance and alignment with business functions for AI-driven clinical submissions and data pipelines.
• Coach and mentor product managers and engineers.

Who You Are

• Advanced degree (Master/PhD) in a Science or Technology discipline
• 10+ years in Product Engineering and Business Analysis, with at least 4 years recent experience in Pharma/Biotech Biometrics domain and 4+ years in a leadership role managing interdisciplinary teams.
• Fluency in modern software architecture (APIs, Cloud, Microservices) and experience of implementing AI Agents in Biometrics workflows
• Exceptional ability to influence senior leadership and align diverse groups (scientists, engineers and executives) toward a unified goal.
• Proven track record of delivering enterprise-scale data platforms and AI solutions within complex global environments.
• Experience leading technical teams (engineers and product managers).

Salary

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Boston, MA is $182,600 - $339,200. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.

Benefits

• Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.

Who We Are

Genentech, a member of the Roche group and founder of the biotechnology industry, is dedicated to pursuing groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases. To solve the world's most complex health challenges, we ask bigger questions that challenge our industry and the boundaries of science to transform society. Our transformational discoveries include the first targeted antibody for cancer and the first medicine for primary progressive multiple sclerosis. The next step is yours.