Science Lead - Digital Biomarkers & Remote Patient Management

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The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.

We, the Digital Biomarker (dBM) and Remote Patient Management (RPM) Chapter in Roche Information Solutions (RIS), are an integrated team of scientists, technologists, data analysts and operations experts, that leverages mobile technologies like smartphones and wearables to bring the power of sensor measures to patients everywhere: in clinical drug trials and clinical care.

We drive research, workflows and analytics for Digital Biomarkers and Remote Patient Management 

in RIS.

Together with our partners, we invent, design and deliver solution capabilities, products and services for better clinical research and improved healthcare outcomes.

We co-create innovative digital remote monitoring concepts for sensitive and meaningful drug development endpoints, implement them in technology solutions, develop health related outcome measures with the data,  seek community- and regulatory acceptance of corresponding endpoints and offer them to Biopharma companies and research institutes for use in clinical trials. 

We are establishing the scientific foundations for disease monitoring and screening solutions in clinical practice and enable patients and healthcare providers to leverage the power of sensor data for better outcomes in the management of neurological disease, diabetes and others. 

Your Opportunities

As the Science Lead Digital Biomarkers & Remote Patient Management you will

• Establish the science capability of the Digital Biomarker (dBM) and Remote Patient Management (RPM) Chapter in RIS Data, Analytics & Research (DA&R).

• Develop a roadmap and lead the development of novel digital outcome measures for use in clinical trials and clinical care and drive regulatory and community acceptance. 

• Lead (establish, grow and mature) the digital biomarker science team serving the full range of RIS needs, from digital biomarker research to clinically validated algorithms for use in RIS products

• Represent Science in the dBM&RPM chapter leadership team and contribute to the evolution of the chapter

• In the Roche Group, collaborate with stakeholders in clinical development, biomarker,  and translational science and technologies, patient-centered outcomes research, data science, regulatory, privacy, IP and pharmaceutical sciences 

• Leverage your recognition as a respected Digital Biomarker expert and advocate in the global research and development community to drive the acceptance of digital endpoints through cross-industry task forces and the communication of results at conferences and in peer-reviewed publications.

• Be a major driver of change internally at Roche and externally in the community as well as with regulators to unlock the full potential of Digital Health Technology in support of clinical trials and clinical use.

Who you are

• Scientific university degree (PhD. level) in a quantitative natural science or medical discipline with a focus on large-scale data analysis and an outstanding publication record 

• 10+ years professional experience in the pharmaceutical or related industry, ideally directly impacting decision making in clinical drug or medical device development

• Intrinsic passion for transforming healthcare using digital technology to modernize clinical endpoints in drug development and clinical care

• Extensive senior level leadership experience in a large organization

• Ability to establish internal and external networks 

• Recognized as a digital health leader by the community 

• Extensive experience in the design of complex and long-term clinical experiments

• Problem solving attitude and structured approach to work in complex fast changing environment

• Ability to establish direction and purpose for a team of scientists

• Native English or equivalent, excellent writing skills

Are you ready to apply? We want someone who thinks beyond the job offered - someone who knows that this position can be an outstanding opportunity to craft the future of Roche.

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more.

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.