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The Position

At Roche/Genentech Pharma Product Development Global Clinical Operations (PDG), we are

determined to transform drug development and realize our Pharma Ambition to deliver 20

transformative medicines addressing diseases with the highest societal burden by 2029.

As a key member of our Country Study Start-Up team, you will drive and facilitate the efficient

initiation of clinical trials, ultimately helping to deliver innovative treatments to patients. You will

work in a highly collaborative and cross-functional environment, where you have the opportunity

to influence and shape our clinical trial delivery strategy. This is a unique opportunity to use your

expertise to make a meaningful impact by ensuring seamless trial execution for patients,

investigators, and clinical site staff.

The Role

• Lead Country Strategy: You will lead the country strategy for study start-up, driving
  
  

efficiency, innovation, and collaboration with external stakeholders.

• Oversee Operations: You will oversee start-up operations to ensure timely and efficient
  
  

site activation and regulatory compliance.

• Drive Process Improvements: You will identify and lead opportunities for process
  
  

automation, standardization, and innovation at both the country and site levels.

• Collaborate and Harmonize: You will collaborate with regional and global counterparts
  
  

to harmonize systems and improve timelines.

• Manage Clinical Trial Submissions: You will oversee the development and
  
  

management of clinical trial submissions and amendments, ensuring regulatory

coordination.

• Strategize on Budget ; Contracts: You will provide strategic oversight for all aspects
  
  

of budgeting and contract management, including developing budget strategies and

negotiating with internal and external stakeholders.

• Influence the Environment: You will participate in external industry collaborations to
  
  

influence the countrys start-up environment.

Who You Are

• You have a degree (MD, PhD, MA/MS, BA/BS) in life sciences or a related field. A postgraduate degree in clinical trials or clinical research is highly desirable
• You have demonstrated experience in clinical trial start-up in Spain, regulatory
  
  

submissions, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Proven track record in managing site relationships with a customer centric mindset and
  
  

managing complex clinical trials start-up (e.g. at least 2-year previous experience as a

Clinical Trial Monitor).

• You possess a strong understanding of ICH-GCP, EU CTR, and local regulatory
  
  

environments.

• You have excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with a
  
  

collaborative mindset.

• You are fluent in both written and spoken English, and in Spanish
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to travel if needed
  
  

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.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.