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The Position

Job Mission

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 also establishing the scientific foundations for remote 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.

The Opportunity:

• Establish the digital 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 and analysis 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

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together more than 100000 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.

Lets build a healthier future together.