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The Position

We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.

Roche Data Scientists are essential leaders in driving and implementing a broad range of quantitative drug development strategies; they bring data to life and enable the organization to make the best possible data-driven decisions.

The Opportunity:

As a Data Scientist at Roche Pharma, you’ll actively shape the future of healthcare as a member of Data and Statistical Sciences (DSS) within Product Development (PD) and PD Data Sciences (PDD).

You will be responsible for the strategic and analytical activities of the molecules and devices in our pipeline on a level matching your seniority.

DSS activities span multiple therapeutic areas, a wide range of data types, and collaborations with a variety of experts, all with the goal to develop innovative healthcare solutions for patients and society.

Your responsibilities in support of our PDD products may include a wide variety of contributions: partnering with key stakeholders, working on the molecule portfolio, supporting specialized business areas, or contributing to key initiatives that shape our technical, business and healthcare environments. You may be a work product owner and leader, quantitative expert on a project team, or driver of key internal or external relationships.

Key Accountabilities will include:

• Accountable for the development and implementation of Data Sciences products.

• Lead and/ or support multiple elements of the drug development process across various phases of clinical trials.

• Lead and/ or support regular review of opportunities to simplify and innovate, and collaborate with experts in DSS, PDD and beyond to accelerate and deliver patient benefits faster.

• Lead and/ or support prioritization efforts, demonstrating urgency and taking smart risks to make considered decisions in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Lead or contribute technical expertise to multiple elements of the business, including: strategic planning; communication; and implementation.

• Support and/or represent DSS and PDD across multiple functions of the Roche global organization, which may include; Pharma Research and Early Development (pRED); Genentech Research and Early Development (gRED); PD; Market Access, Global Product Strategy (GPS); and Pharma Technical (PT).

• Purposefully collaborate and influence to support PDD to be at the forefront of our industry for Data Sciences. Collaborate with Global Health Authorities to support our product pipeline.

Who you are:

• Ph.D in statistics/biostatistics

• Experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry is preferred, along with an understanding of the end-to-end drug development lifecycle, particularly as relevant to the Specialty of interest.

• Track record of establishing successful internal partnerships and collaborations.

• Influential and confident communicator

• Demonstrated experience or is adaptable to utilizing and/or models modern ways of working consistent with an agile and growth mindset, and agile behaviors and methodologies.

• Knowledge of GCP, international regulations, guidelines and their application, and all other applicable compliance standards

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $126,600-$235,000. 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. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.